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international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Sunday June 28, 2009 15:32 by Bazooka Joe
In a move that not only mimics the Bush tactics on illegal detention Obama is "crafting language for an executive order that would reassert presidential authority to incarcerate terrorism suspects indefinitely." The Washington Post observes, "Such an order would embrace claims by former president George W. Bush that certain people can be detained without trial for long periods under the laws of war." read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / other press Sunday June 28, 2009 14:52 by Mohamad Reza Shalgouni
The Iranian Socialist Organisation Rahe Kargar analyses the current situation in Iran and says that it is time to move from street demonstrations to a General Strike. Full text at link. The call for a general strike has been put forward by a number of tendencies active in the current protest movement inside Iran and is gaining increasing support amongst Iranian activists outside. In my opinion, ignoring such calls is ignoring the challenging potential of the mass movement we and the world are witnessing in total amazement, a protest whose brave steps are witnessed with great admiration. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Sunday June 28, 2009 13:03 by Sean McGowan
For years, recruitment to the British army has failed to meet its targets, but as a result of the growing economic crisis the number of young people joining is on the increase, particularly unemployed youth from working-class communities. That has always been the case: they want young people to die defending the interests of the rich and powerful. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Sunday June 28, 2009 11:48 by Guillotine
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A series of 17 Bills which are in the queue for legislation for the Dáil period 2009 are now subject to guillotine debate and are expected to be passed into law. One of the list is the 2006 Defamation Bill which was part of a twinset introduced to the Dáil by now defunct Minister for Justice and Barrister Michael Mc Dowell. read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections / other press Sunday June 28, 2009 07:05 by Turlough Kelly
It may no longer be hot off the presses, but the analysis of the recent European and local elections which appeared in the June 21st edition of the Sunday Business Post has something of the flavour of workhouse gruel about it. Unpalatable when hot, positively stomach-churning when allowed to cool and fester for seven days. read full story / add a comment
kildare / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday June 27, 2009 22:52 by Le Cheile Saor [P.R.O]
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Le Cheile Saor Launch Several Campaigns Republican Socialism Today Join Le Chéile Saor www.lecheilesaor.webs.com Email: [email protected] Contact:0852818681 read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday June 27, 2009 22:39 by Damien Dillon [P.R.O]
Le Chéile Saor attend Our Ladys Childrens Hospital Protest.This was our first protest of many to come that we attended. read full story / add a comment
cork / environment / event notice Saturday June 27, 2009 17:05 by cork s2s
Protest this monday the 29th in Ringaskiddy against shell use of the irish navy in mayo. Meet at 15.00 at bus station Parnell place, bus 223 leaves at 15.10 arriving at 16.00 Bring friends, banners and enthusiasm! read full story / add a comment |
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