Last week the entire database of a neo-Nazi website was uploaded to the Internet Archive. The leak consisted of IP addresses, usernames, forum posts, and
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Man arrested in relation to threats made against TD Martin Kenny
A man has been arrested in connection with threats made against Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny and in relation to an apparent arson attack on
Editorial – Leo Varadkar’s comments on asylum seekers are a dangerous concession to the far right
The normalisation of hatred in Ireland continues. Our own taoiseach has waded into the mire of far-right talking points. Over the weekend he declared that
Editorial – The consultation on Ireland’s hate speech law is an opportunity to create a safer and more inclusive country
With the announcement that the government is launching a public consultation regarding Ireland’s law on hate speech there is now a chance that it might
TD who received death threats for supporting asylum seekers has car destroyed by fire overnight
A TD who has previously received death threats for his support of asylum seekers has had his car burnt out overnight. Martin Kenny, a Sinn
Editorial – Even though many don’t want to believe it, the far right is here and it poses a credible threat
The time is “ripe” for the Irish far right. That’s according to University College Cork (UCC) lecturer Dr. Natasha Dromey. She was speaking at a
‘Sharp divides’ exist in Europe as new research shows large numbers of people hold ‘unfavorable views’ towards Muslims and Roma
A new report has found a “wide divergence” across European countries when it comes to attitudes towards Muslim people. The report highlighted that “unfavorable opinions
Editorial – Last week social media companies showed they either don’t understand or don’t care about the hatred spread on their platforms
Social media companies don’t deal with hate speech and racism in a consistent and realistic manner. That’s the only opinion one could walk away with
Editorial – To ignore the torture of direct provision is to ensure our guilt in the eyes of future generations
In 2019 we look back in disgust and horror on the days of Magdalene laundries and industrial schools. We ask ourselves how could such a
Editorial – Facebook’s need for profit is giving space to the far right to recruit and spread its message
Social media companies need to do more to tackle hatred and lies that are spread on their platforms. This is the only message that you
Editorial – The far right is trying to normalise hatred while politicians target minorities to gain votes
In the past week police in the UK have revealed that the threat from the far right has substantially increased in recent years. They disclosed
TD for Cork South-West argues Ireland should ‘Look after our own people first’ before helping asylum seekers
An independent TD for Cork South-West has argued that the Irish government should stop helping asylum seekers and those in direct provision. Michael Collins, speaking