What happens when openly fascist and racist groups radicalise young men? We have seen the answer to this particular question time and again. From Christchurch
Tag: Far Right
Facebook removes video of far-right activist calling for politicians to be ‘hung by the neck’
Facebook has removed a livestream by far-right activist Rowan Croft, aka, Grand Torino, after he called for the execution of Irish leaders. In the stream
Israel’s version of white supremacy is on full display as it once again destroys Palestinian lives
With Israel’s latest military assault on Palestinian lives in full swing it could be easy to dismiss it as more of the same. Israeli violence
Irish court ruling destroys latest far-right disinformation campaign about garda revenge
Disinformation is nothing new in the worlds of conspiracy theories and extremism. In both milieus those with an agenda twist evidence and facts to suit
Having a right good laugh
Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. However, I dare say if you are screaming out in extreme pain you would not want me telling
Independent TD calls for state funding for Gript
A member of the Rural Independent Group has called for state funding for alt-right website Gript. Michael Collins, independent TD for Cork South-West, made the
Editorial – The virus may be losing its grip but extremism and conspiracy theories are here to stay
As Ireland heads towards the fifth month of lockdown, COVID denialists and anti-lockdown activists are becoming more emboldened. Their message hasn’t been dulled throughout the
Helen McEntee ‘determined to stamp out prejudice and hate’ with updated hate crime laws
Justice minister Helen McEntee has published proposed updates to Ireland’s hate speech laws. According to the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill
New report argues Irish far right producing ‘Layers of Lies’ on Telegram
A new report has highlighted the extent to which the Irish far right is using Telegram. According to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), the
INAR report argues ‘Irish far right fake news industry’ adding to racism problem
The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) has divulged an increase in reports of racism the public made to it in 2020 compared to 2019. Although
UCD students call for investigation of Professor Dolores Cahill saying she ‘endangers public health’
The president of the Students’ Union (SU) of University College Dublin (UCD), Conor Anderson, has called for an investigation of Professor Dolores Cahill for gross
Why do I care about anti-maskers? In a word, ableism!
Webster’s dictionary defines the word ableism as….Okay. Relax. This isn’t a leaving cert essay! “But”, you cry, “Therese (Because that’s my name!) what the actual