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
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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
Editorial – In the last week we’ve seen how quickly and how effectively the lies of the far right spread
The last few days have shown how easily the lies of the far right can take hold and spread like a virus. In Oughterard, the
Independent TD attacks asylum seekers during heated public meeting about direct provision centre
A TD has accused asylum seekers of coming to Ireland to “sponge” off the government. The comments were made by TD for Galway West, Noel
Editorial – Brexit Chaos is a gift to extremists and it’s only going to get worse
Boris Johnson seems intent on causing chaos. His handling of Brexit, and the chaos that it’s already caused, has been nothing short of contemptuous. His
Editorial – Ireland’s hate speech laws aren’t up to scratch
One of the talking points we see brought up again and again by extremists is their right to free speech. For them, this allows them
Gemma O’Doherty launches legal proceedings against Village magazine for defamation
Former journalist Gemma O’Doherty has launched legal proceedings against Village magazine. O’Doherty announced the move after the magazine published an editorial criticising O’Doherty as a
Editorial – The mainstream media’s ignoring of the far right is putting us all in danger
The mainstream media in Ireland has failed. It has failed to call out the far right. It has failed to hold it to account. And
University College Cork lecturer receives death threat in ‘chilling’ voicemail message
A lecturer in contemporary Islam in University College Cork (UCC) has revealed that he has received death threats. Dr. Amanullah De Sondy, who is a
In an email sent to Leo Varadkar, Gemma O’Doherty says he will ‘one day be held to account for his crimes’
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been accused of standing “idly by” while the rule of law collapses. The accusations were levelled by former journalist and failed