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national / health / disability issues / opinion/analysis Friday January 05, 2007 20:21 by Sean Crudden
 5 comments (last - wednesday september 26, 2007 20:37)
The name "National Disability Authority" had a certain ring about it when it was set up in 2000 A.D. It seemed as if a strict teacher was being appointed to the task of preventing disabled people from being bullied any longer. However the fear now materialises that "authority" is the last thing disabled people want in their lives. Indeed most people are uncomfortable with the idea of authority and we all resent people who set themselves up to tell us what we can and cannot do. A cynical observer might conclude that the NDA has morphed into an organisation which colludes in the oppression of disabled people? read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Friday January 05, 2007 06:19 by jack rider
The Whitehouse is in damage control over the bungled execution of Saddam Hussein. The hurried execution backfired in the worst possible way; a vanquished leader should never be allowed to continue his work from the ‘grave’. Anthropologists are familiar with appeasement rituals and ceremonies for the dead, which are common to numerous cultures. In the wake of Saddam’s bungled execution these curious rituals begin to make sense. read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice / event notice Friday January 05, 2007 02:17 by Robbie
3 comments (last - monday january 08, 2007 20:37)
Thurs Jan 11th marks the 5th anniversary of the first victims of Guantanamo prison camp, and people from all over Ireland will be holding a vigil at the US Embassy in Ballsbridge, Dublin, between 4:30-6pm to demonstrate our strong feelings towards inhuman acts by the US government, and to express our concerns and shame that the Irish government has turned a blind eye to CIA flights going through Irish airports. We should have some spare props, but people are encouraged to make/bring their own to add to the colour and diversity. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Friday January 05, 2007 01:15 by reabhloid dearg
2 comments (last - sunday august 12, 2007 13:46)
Colm Maguire joined the INLA during the 1980s and was active in the cause of national liberation and socialism. Through his resistance, Colin found himself imprisoned in Portlaoise were he was to later die after being involved in numerous protests against conditions. read full story / add a comment |
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