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Alienation, distrust and disabled activists rising — how the government lost the referendums
The most significant and noteworthy development in the Family and Care referendums that were resoundingly rejected on 8…
Referendums: Vote Yes Yes to remove sexist notions and recognise all family types
Two referendums are taking place on Friday 8 March. 39th Amendment (The Family) The constitution only gives rights…
Oppression & the Olympics: How can we challenge discrimination in sport?
By Aoife Coppinger The Norway Beach Handball team went viral recently after they were fined by the European…
Referendum in May Vote YES – Remove all restrictions on Divorce
By Paul Murphy TD “Hello Divorce – Bye Bye Daddy” was a key slogan of the right-wing No…
Vote Yes and fight all homophobic laws
By Conor Payne The most recent opinion poll shows an enormous 76% support for the upcoming referendum on…
Abortion ban must go
[highlight]Statement from ROSA to Coalition to Repeal the 8th Conference. ROSA is an anti-capitalist, pro-choice women’s rights group,…
Suicidal rape victim denied abortion; 8th amendment must go
Under new act women are being treated as vessels without basic human rights While protecting the identity of…
Pride 2014: Step up the fight for full equality
The huge change of attitudes in Ireland to LGBTQ people which has taken place over the last decades has been clearly shown this year.
#YesAllWomen Twitter storm shows millions are ready to fight back against sexism
The misogynistic massacre of Santa Barbara, California is yet another horrific expression of a society that is based on the constant oppression of women. However, this expression of hatred also triggered a massive backlash. A storm of tweets around the Twitter hashtag #YesAllWomen showed not only deep rooted anger but also the potential to build a powerful mass movement against sexism.
NUIG students smash homophobia on campus
The week of a college referendum on whether or not the Students' Union should support gay marriage has seen hundreds of NUI Galway students take a stand against anti-LGBTQ bigotry and fear-mongering. Last Wednesday, hundreds of students crowded around an anti-gay marriage stall set up on the main campus canteen, standing there for hours and showing the homophobic campaigners behind the display that they weren't welcome in the college.
