Racism

Racism·Socialist Feminism·Theory & History

Fascism & misogyny – how anti-feminism fuels the far right

Misogyny and the promotion of oppressive, rigid gender norms have always been key characteristics of the far-right and fascism. This was clearly evident under Nazi rule in the 1930s and 1940s in Germany, where women’s roles were strictly defined in the context

Jul 15, 2026

News & Analysis·Racism·The North

North: End the racist pogroms! Solidarity with all those attacked by far-right mobs last night

Solidarity Statement in response to racist violence on 9 June The scenes we saw last night were utterly horrific. We send our utmost solidarity to all those harmed and left afraid by last night’s violence. This was a racist pogrom of collective

Jun 10, 2026

Elections·News & Analysis·Racism

By-election results highlight growing polarisation and important political trends

By Donal DevlinThe results of the by-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West give an insight into political developments and the shifts taking place in Ireland today. We see an unpopular government with a diminishing support base; the further normalisation of the

May 26, 2026

News & Analysis·Racism

Demand an independent public inquiry into the killing of Yves Sakila in Dublin

By Donal Devlin A 35-year-old Congolese man, Yves Sakila, was killed in Dublin City Centre on Friday, 15 May. Suspected of shoplifting, Yves was held down on the ground by five or six men for almost five minutes. One of these men

May 19, 2026

News & Analysis·Racism

A warning – the fuel protests and the far right

By Laura Fitzgerald The far-right are giant frauds. Wielding language to portray themselves as on the side of “the people”, they seek to tap into genuine and righteous grievances with the Government and political establishment, but derail them for their own nefarious

Apr 21, 2026

News & Analysis·Racism

Socialist Party statement on the racist riot in Citywest

We send our heartfelt solidarity to the child who was a victim of a horrific sexual assault which took place around Citywest on Tuesday. We also send our solidarity to the asylum seekers, migrants and people of colour communities in Ireland, and

Oct 22, 2025

United States: The killing of Charlie Kirk and the vengeful MAGA backlash

By Sam Casey The chilling footage of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, with a bullet to the neck as he spoke to a crowd at a college campus in Utah, left many with a distinctly ominous feeling. A martyr was created for the rabid

Sep 13, 2025

News & Analysis·Racism

Anti-racist protests in Dublin – important steps in the fight against racism

By Summer Conneely Last weekend saw three anti-racist protests in the aftermath of a brutal racist assault on an Indian national in Kilnamanagh, Tallaght. On Friday, a protest in Tallaght itself was held with 400 in attendance. While a far-right counter-protest was

Jul 30, 2025

News & Analysis·Racism·Socialist Feminism

Stand against the far-right – solidarity against racism, transphobia & division

Text of Socialist Party leaflet for tomorrow’s counter-protest against the far-right Today’s counter-protest is an important show of opposition to the far right. Lies, scapegoating and intimidation should not go unchallenged on our streets. Globally, wherever the far right gains ground, it

Jun 6, 2025

Racism·Theory & History·World News

Trump, big business & the fascist menace

By Laura Fitzgerald, from issue #19 of Socialist Alternative Real life in 2025 reads like the plot of a dystopian miniseries. We’ve seen the richest man in the world perform Nazi salutes at the US President’s inauguration; that President’s first weeks have

May 19, 2025

News & Analysis·Racism

Anti-immigration protest in Dublin shows we need a new anti-fascist movement

By Conor Tormey On Saturday, 26 April, a protest called by Dublin City Councillor Malachy Steenson, and endorsed by an assortment of far-right politicians, parties, and local groups, marched through Dublin City with approximately 10,000 in attendance. Conor McGregor, found guilty of

Apr 29, 2025

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