Month: April 2017
11 posts
Paul Murphy TD on Jobstown trials, political policing & the role of the state
“This public force exists in every state; it consists not merely of armed men, but also of material…
Jobstown trial: Burton shamefully claims Connolly’s mantle
By Solidarity Councillor and Socialist Party member Michael O’Brien The claim by Joan Burton today in the witness…
Britain: Corbyn must fight election with socialist policies
Theresa May has called a general election for one reason – not the reason she gave – but…
Ibrahim Halawa: Government inaction is damning
By Sami El-Sayed On 3 April, news emerged of the continuing deterioration of Ibrahim Halawa’s health. One of…
Medicinal cannabis – make it legal!
By Eleni Vetsika Medicinal cannabis could assist thousands of people in Ireland if legalised, however, the government are…
Tuam scandal: Church’s regime of horror exposed
By Fiona O’Loughlin When the full scale of the Tuam (grotesquely misnamed ‘Mother and Baby Home’) scandal was…
Review: “Socialism on Trial”
Reviewed by James McCabe Reading the transcript of a courtroom testimony might seem like a boring prospect, but…
Strike & protests sends clear message: Take out the 8th
By Laura Fitzgerald March 8th 2017 saw young people spilling onto the streets for abortion rights, many…
Is Sinn Féin right? Is a united Ireland on the agenda?
By Stephen Boyd The crisis at Stormont and Brexit has sparked debate and discussion on the prospects for…
Socialists on trial
Three Socialist Party members – Solidarity TD Paul Murphy and Councillors Kieran Mahon and Mick Murphy – are…