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international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Tuesday March 11, 2014 23:08 by William Wraithwrite
Once you are born a creature (and irrespective of your personal circumstances which can vary greatly) that is as you were forced into existence (not by any choice on your part but according to European religious dogma originating in the Middle East) not just for a lifetime on earth but also forever after by some notion of an immortal soul, so then you are also forced into an immortality (almost like a vampire who too can never truly die in literature) and irrespective of however terrifying such an immortality might present itself. “What kind of God (or Yahweh) would put a soul, any soul (no matter how supposedly evil in human terms) into an eternal length of torture—and never having to contemplate acquiescence—what kind of compassion is that? This is as extreme of cruelty and barbarity as one could espouse. Such cosmic outcome, supposedly as Divine Justice, doesn’t even reach the categories of mere human ideas to justice. read full story / add a comment
international / racism & migration related issues / news report Tuesday March 11, 2014 15:01 by CalaisMigrantSolidarity
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In the week of the 3rd to the 7th of March four houses were squatted in Calais. One of these has already been evicted once and reoccupied. The remaining three are legally secure (in France exists a law which stipulates that houses which have been squatted for more than 48 hours cannot be evicted without a legal procedure) but despite this remain as before under threat. In the past in Calais there have been countless illegal evictions by police, predominately those of living quarters of refugees. Many of the initial squatters have now traveled further on and so there is the need for support from activists who can secure these future safe spaces, document police violence as well as any eviction attempts and help make the houses livable. The current situation is a key moment in the story of squats in Calais. It is the first time that there is the possibility to keep many houses at the same time --- a chance which we shouldn't pass up! It will pay off in the future to fight for these houses and the struggle begins now! We have lots of room for creativity and the energy of people who want to support us in this struggle! read full story / add a comment
galway / history and heritage / event notice Monday March 10, 2014 08:33 by John Cunningham
Lecture from Dr John Regan (Dundee University) entitled 'The “Singing Flame” Rekindled: The Destruction of the Public Records Office 30 June 1922″ at 8 pm in Town Hall Theatre (studio) Galway at 8 pm on 10 March It might be advisable to book in advance - especially if you're travelling http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / other press Sunday March 09, 2014 10:48 by Red Banner
Issue 55 of Red Banner: a magazine of socialist ideas is out now €2 / £1.50 from bookshops or the address above read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Thursday March 06, 2014 17:17 by Robert Long
Foreign backed coup in Kiev.
This year will mark the one hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. Observing the media of Europe and the U.S one could be forgiven for seeing startling similarities between 2014 and 1914. Imperialist powers and entangling alliances pitting the world into two opposing camps over the fate of a small nation. In this case the autonomous Republic of Crimea. Crimea which is an autonomous region belonging to Ukraine but with an ethnic Russian majority has held the attention of world since the Pro-Russian government of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown by rioters in the countries capital of Kiev on February 23rd, 2014. read full story / add a comment
dublin / eu / event notice Thursday March 06, 2014 12:06 by protester
Tommorrow (fri 7th march) the European Peoples Party will be Gathering in the Dublin Convention Centre ahead of the European Elections . It will be attended by heads of government, party leaders, ministers, national and European parliamentarians . Its being hosted by Fine Gael. Much of the Political Driving Force behind the European Union or United States of Europe will be in attendance. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday March 06, 2014 01:45 by Justin Morahan
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Three peace activists, Mairead Maguire Ann Patterson and Medea Benjamin were detained in Cairo and deported read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday March 05, 2014 00:59 by Anthony Ravlich
Major Western Powers invited to New Zealand gives opportunity to advocate a global 'turn-around' by adopting 'bottom-up' emphasis of global ethical human rights (developed in New Zealand) to replace 'near absolute', 'top-down' control of 'neoliberal absolutism'. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / press release Monday March 03, 2014 22:33 by Friends of Irish Environment
PRESS RELEASE - MONDAY 3 MARCH - FRIENDS OF THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT Call on Minister over salmon farm ‘wipe-out’ Simon Coveney is being asked to give the figures of the escapees from the recent storm damage to a salmon farm in Bantry Bay. A written parliamentary question tabled by Clare Daly, TD, is due for reply later this week. According to the west cork based Friends of the Irish Environment, the farm has effectively been ‘wiped out’. In a statement released today, the group said that they ‘understand that there are only between 3,000 and 5,000 fish left at a site that held between 160,000 – 180,000 salmon.’ ‘Simon Coveney should have known about the extent of the loses since the fish were moved and counted on 19 February and yet his Department is silent on the subject.’ read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Monday March 03, 2014 10:33 by Dublin Film Qlub
I, YOU, HE, SHE (Je, tu, il, elle) Dir. Chantal Akerman, 1976 Starring: Chantal Akerman, Niels Arestrup, Claire Wauthion French (with English subtitles) sat 15 March 2014 The New Theatre Temple Bar Dublin 2 2.30pm (doors open at 2) day membership: 8 euro (free tea and coffee) read full story / add a comment
sligo / education / event notice Friday February 28, 2014 21:53 by robert
Thursday, 6th of March, 5.20 p.m. - at IT Sligo, Library Social Zone - book launch of "Negotiating Legitimacy - Rituals and Reflection in Schools" - all welcome. read full story / add a comment
international / history and heritage / press release Friday February 28, 2014 20:34 by Seán Ó Murchú
The Annual Clonmult Martyrs Commemoration took place in Midleton on Sunday 23rd February. As 2014 is the hundred anniversary of the foundational of Cumann na mBan, they were given the honour of carrying the Tri-Colour, with another proudly flying the Cumann na mBan flag in the Colour party. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / opinion/analysis Friday February 28, 2014 17:52 by Albert Collins
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"Sir, In recent times we have witnessed the ousting of two democratically elected presidents. The Egyptian president Morsi was deposed in an army coup, which, strangely, was not regarded elsewhere as a coup. Pro-Morsi demonstrators suffered about 800 casualties at the hands of the police and army. Little outside sympathy was shown towards the massacred and their families. read full story / add a comment
dublin / history and heritage / event notice Monday February 24, 2014 22:13 by Proinsias Ní Mhurchú
Exhibition: Pádraig Pearse and the Irish Language in The Pearse Centre, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Photos History Books Monday 3 March, Tue. 4 March, Wed. 5 March & Thurs. 6 March 12 noon - 4 p.m. Free Entry All Welcome read full story / add a comment
dublin / history and heritage / event notice Monday February 24, 2014 22:05 by Proinsias Ní Mhurchú
Taispeántas in Ionad an Phiarsaigh 27 Sráid an Phiarsaigh, BÁC 2 Pádraig Mac Piarais & An Ghaeilge - Grianghrafanna, Stair, Leabhair ar Luan 3 Márta, Máirt 4 Márta, Céadaoin 5 Marta agus Déardaoin 6 Márta ó 12 meánlae - 4 i.n. Saorchead Isteach Fáilte roimh chách read full story / add a comment
national / environment / press release Monday February 24, 2014 20:58 by foie
Press Release 22-02-2014
FIE has written to Pat Rabbitte asking him to take issue with the Ombudsman who has accepted the Department of Agriculture's claim that the scientific advice provided by Inland Fisheries Ireland for an EU investigation into salmon and sea lice contained 'many inaccuracies', 'fundamental errors', and 'omissions of relevant facts and misleading commentaries' which 'would have had disastrous results for Ireland's reputation had it sent the report to the European Commission'. read full story / add a comment
dublin / gender and sexuality / event notice Monday February 24, 2014 19:33 by Rosa
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LGBT Rights in Ireland and Russia Speakers: -Igor Iasine, LGBT rights activist in Russia (via Skype) - Paul Murphy, Socialist Party MEP - Rita Harrold, ROSA 7 pm, Thursday 27 February, Wynn's Hotel, Abbey Street Organised by ROSA - for Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism and Austerity read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Monday February 24, 2014 10:51 by Allyn Fisher-Ilan
This is an article about an important topic that gets very little coverage. For all the complaining Israel does about discrimination and unfairness one would think they would be an example of tolerance and harmony. The truth is far from that as many around the world have been realizing recently. This story I came across enraged me and I'm sure it will others. The sheer hypocrisy makes one wonder if the Israeli leadership has finally just gone insane. Judge for yourself. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Sunday February 23, 2014 22:53 by Fracking watch
Attention Globalfrackdown family
Here is the last news from Zurawlow, Poland, please forward it, also to all the journalists you know directly:
Call for the direct support of in Zurawlow, Poland: Chevron plans to stop the protest by force on Monday February 24. The farmers have stood their ground for nearly 300 days! PROTEST SUPPORTERS AND VIDEO MAKERS ARE NEEDED!
After almost 300 days, the longest in the history of post-war Polish protest of residents and inhabitants of ?urawlow and other villages of the municipalitiy of Grabowiec need our support. On Monday February 24, against the law and without official permits, the company Chevron plans to step in with heavy equipment onto the concession's Grabowiec leased plot. As usually practiced in such cases, a security company should give a support. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday February 19, 2014 17:02 by Arielle Retrosi
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Argentina officially requested that the US Supreme Court hear an appeal in a debt case that will impact people living in extreme poverty around the world. The case dates back to Argentina's 2001 default, after which 92% of all Argentine bond holders restructured their defaulted debt. Predatory hedge fund, NML Capital leads a small group of holdouts who won judgments for payment in lower US Courts. NML Capital never invested in Argentina and bought the debt cheaply after Argentina's default. Because sovereign lending is contracted in the United States, the precedent the case sets impacts some of the poorest economies around the globe and allows these hedge funds to target assets that benefit poor people. The International Monetary Fund, the Paris Club, legitimate investors, the US and most governments oppose this predatory behavior because it cancels the benefits of debt relief, makes sovereign debt restructuring more difficult and limits credit to poor countries read full story / add a comment |
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