Repeal the 8th Archives - Solidarity (Ireland)

Women, the Church & the Irish State: A history of misogyny & repression

By Aislinn O’ Keeffe The power of the Catholic Church in Ireland was cemented even before the founding of the Irish Free State in 1922. The instatement of Penal Laws in the 17th and 18th century ensured that the repression of the

May 8, 2018

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What’s fuelling the global revolt against misogyny & sexism?

Young people are entering the stage of struggle. This new wave of activists hold ideas of equality and liberation from oppression as central to their world-view. These young people have a passionate opposition to racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia. In fact any

May 5, 2018

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International Women’s Day 2018: The fight for abortion rights in Ireland

The following statement was written by Socialist Party member and ROSA activist Laura Fitzgerald for the website of the Committee for a Workers’ International to mark International Women’s Day 2018. International Women’s Day 2018 will be dominated by the issue of abortion

Mar 5, 2018

News & Analysis·Ruth Coppinger

Socialist, pro-choice TD speaks – Interview with Ruth Coppinger

Carah Daniel spoke with Socialist Party member and Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger about the upcoming referendum to repeal the 8th and how the battle for abortion rights can be won in Ireland. Ruth was also a member of the Committee on the

Jan 19, 2018

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Socialist feminism, abortion rights & the fight against capitalism

By Emma Quinn The fight for abortion rights in Ireland is fast approaching its pivotal moment and the mood amongst sections of women, LGBTQ and young people is one of unapologetic determination in the struggle for “Repeal”. Much more than the essential

Jan 17, 2018

Abortion rights, fighting for liberation and socialism

By Katia Hancke The debate on abortion rights has moved on dramatically over the last five years. Just look at the discussions taking place even in as conservative an environment as the Oireachtas Committee on the 8th Amendment, dominated as it is

Nov 25, 2017

Campaigns & Issues·Theory & History

Pamphlet: Winning Repeal & Abortion Rights

Introduction: Abortion is a Rights Issue By Ruth Coppinger TD Those who want abortion banned refer to themselves as ‘pro-life’. In fact, abortion bans result in the deaths of women. Such ‘pro-lifers’ despicably and ludicrously brand a huge proportion of women as

Nov 14, 2017

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Latest Amnesty Poll shows Pro-Choice is the “Middle Ground”,

by Diana O’Dwyer The latest Amnesty opinion poll shows what ROSA and the Socialist Party have been saying all along – that the public are way ahead of politicians and the establishment media on abortion rights. Ever since the Citizens’ Assembly voted

Nov 2, 2017

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Establishment attempt to overturn Citizens Assembly proposals

By Diana O’Dwyer A year ago, there was a sudden outbreak of tone policing of the abortion rights movement in the media. In the space of a month, upwards of thirty articles appeared urging women not to be so shrill, to be

Oct 15, 2017

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As Dáil Committee meets, demand: Pro-choice- Nothing less

By Ruth Coppinger TD CRITICAL DECISIONS will be made on abortion rights in Ireland between September and December. An Oireachtas Committee of 21 TDs and Senators will adjudicate on the Citizens’ Assembly proposals. It will recommend to the Dáil what should

Sep 9, 2017

Repeal the 8th

Women, the Church & the Irish State: A history of misogyny & repression

What’s fuelling the global revolt against misogyny & sexism?

International Women’s Day 2018: The fight for abortion rights in Ireland

Socialist, pro-choice TD speaks – Interview with Ruth Coppinger

Socialist feminism, abortion rights & the fight against capitalism

Abortion rights, fighting for liberation and socialism

Pamphlet: Winning Repeal & Abortion Rights

Latest Amnesty Poll shows Pro-Choice is the “Middle Ground”,

Establishment attempt to overturn Citizens Assembly proposals

As Dáil Committee meets, demand: Pro-choice- Nothing less

Socialist Alternative – Marxist journal of Solidarity

Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden