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Covid-19 Pandemic
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5G conspiracies — looking for answers in the wrong place
By Niamh Ní Bhranghaile A year ago, conspiracy theories about the damage of 5G Wi-Fi emerged but failed…
Oppose Government plans to hold the Junior and Leaving Certs
By Michael O’Brien The high handed approach of the Department of Education and Science in their proposals for…
North: We need proper PPE NOW!
The Tory Government and Assembly Executive have referred to the Covid-19 pandemic as a war. However, across many areas of our health and social care service, the staff who are on the frontline of this war have not been supplied with the protection they need.
Traveller discrimination and COVID-19
The Traveller Community face extreme marginalisation, poorer health, greater overcrowding and unemployment and as a result are at significantly greater risk to covid-19.
Capitalism’s Covid-19 Catastrophe
Apologists for capitalism claim that the system is doing the best it can faced with a new virus in today’s complex and interconnected world.
Wuhan Lockdown Lifted After 76 Days
On 8 April, the 76-day lockdown imposed on the metropolis of Wuhan (11 million inhabitants) ended.
Covid-19: State must act to support workers in the arts
By Martina Stafford The precarious conditions of work for artists and performers has been acutely exposed by the…
Covid-19: Direct Provision system putting lives in danger
By Shane Finnan The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the surface existing inequalities and oppression within our society,…
End private ownership of hospitals – with no compensation
By Colm McCarthy The severe pressure the health service has come under from the Covid-19 outbreak has led…
Covid-19: Capitalist market & the PPE shortage
By Conor Burke Throughout the COVID-19 crisis workers in various essential services have gone beyond the call of…
