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
Hate Online – In Facebook the far right has found a haven in which to organise and spread their message
This is Part Two of Hate Online, a series examining the online presence of the far right in Ireland. Read Part One here. Facebook is
Notes on far-right Sweden in politics and on the streets
While the SÄPO (Swedish National Security) warns that the Nordic Resistance Movement (NMR) represents one of the greatest threats to Sweden’s safety and democracy, the
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
Members of Alternative für Deutschland mistake quotes from their leader as coming from Hitler
Björn Höcke, leader of Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), has shown his love for Third Reich terminology as well his overblown ego once more. In
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
Hate Online – Meet the Irish website where users discuss staging a military coup, promote Islamophobia, racism, and conspiracy theories
This is Part One of Hate Online, a series examining the online presence of the far right in Ireland An Irish website appears to be
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
Recent election results in Germany illustrate the alarming trend of the far right’s rise
Recent regional elections in Germany’s most eastern states, Brandenburg and Saxony, have seen far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) receive the second highest vote count.
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