“Mission Economy” – Government has done too little for too long
Mariana Mazzucato’s latest book leaves governments with little excuse for turning a blind eye to inequality in our society.
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Category: Opinion
Fine Gael Flying High in Polls, Prove Immune to Government Troubles
Fine Gael top the latest Red C poll, with Sinn Féin in second and Fianna Fáil languishing behind at a measly 11%,
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Debenhams Protestors’ Plight Proves Workers Need More Rights
The struggle of Debenhams workers is not isolated, it is linked to workers’ rights, lack of union recognition, sick pay and bargaining power.
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Does Cancel Culture Even Exist?
Molly Kavanagh examines the existence, or lack thereof, of “cancel culture” through the lens of #MeToo, JK Rowling and Phil Hogan.
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Can Trump Delay the US Election?
In his latest tweet Donald Trump has threatened to postpone the November 3rd Election. But can he do so? And if not, what exactly is he up to?
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Being diagnosed with autism changed my life – for the better
April Hollingworth discusses how an autism diagnosis can act as a catalyst for positive change and empowerment.
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Seven claims JK Rowling got wrong in her recent essay
JK Rowling’s recent ill-informed essay suggests that transphobia may be going mainstream. Here we fact-check seven of her most dangerous statements.
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Editorial: Programme for Government
The view of TheCurrent.ie on the Programme for Government agreed today [June 15th] by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party.
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Biden’s path to victory must be built on unity
A look at Joe Biden’s chances in the upcoming Presidential election in November, an outline of the voters he needs to convince, and a consideration of his need to differentiate himself from Obama and the pre-Trump status quo.
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I know you’re angry, but the far-right is not the answer
The reaction of the Irish far-right to the assault of a 17-year-old boy in Carrigaline, Co. Cork on Saturday night should be enough to put paid to the fallacy that Ireland does not have a problem with racism
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Direct Provision – It’s not about the money, Leo
It’s not about getting things for ‘free’. It’s about treating our asylum seekers with a sense of dignity and respect that the majority of Irish society takes for granted.
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Racism and police misconduct are not alien to Ireland
Luc O’Leary considers the prevalence of racism and police misconduct in Ireland’s present and recent past, and stresses the importance of engendering a high level of vigilance regarding both of these issues.
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