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.
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.
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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Government can choose how divisive this recovery will be
Leo Varadkar raised eyebrows when he stated that the coming economic recovery could be “very divisive”. The government has a choice in this matter.
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.
Carbon tax can’t be the solution to government finances
The Programme for Government’s lack of clarity regarding the financing of future expenditure is problematic. Carbon tax can’t be the answer.
The Beginnings of Pride
In our first Pride article, Roland Baldwin discusses the origins of Pride Month from the time of Prohibition right up to the Stonewall Riots.
How can we get to Basic Income?
A discussion with John Baker of Basic Income Ireland on how we can deal with some of the perceived issues with basic income and garner more support.
Towards a 21st Century Social Contract
In the first part of a series on the topic of a new ‘social contract’, Daithí Ó Sé of Cork Social Democrats lays out the case for creating a more equal future via radical change.
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