Over 30 years of anarchist writing from Ireland listed under hundreds of topics
International Anarchist Mayday statement
Date: Fri, 2009-05-01 12:01
Today as in the past, May Day means respect for mobilizations throughout the world by workers who suffer, at times even paying with their lives, for the sake of their struggles to improve the condition of men and women who labour under the control of capitalism.
A history of pro-choice struggles in Ireland from 1980's to 2009 - Audio
Date: Wed, 2009-04-29 12:13
Three speakers talk about the pro-choice struggles in Ireland they were involved in over the last three decades. These include the 1983 anti-referendum campaign, the Womens' Information Network, the SPUC v students case, Dublin Abortion Information Campaign, X-Case, Repeal 8th Amendment, 1992 Referendum, Dublin Abortion Rights Group, Alliance for a No Vote, 1998 referendum, Choice Ireland and the D-Case.
Torab Saleh on the Iranian revolution - Audio
Date: Tue, 2009-04-28 11:59
Torab Saleh who took part in the Iranian revolution of 1979 spoke in Dublin of his personal experiences of that time and the challenges it presented to him and others on the left. This is the audio recording of that meeting.
Torab Saleh on the Iranian revolution of 1979 - HOPI meeting in Dublin by Andrew Flood on Mixcloud
Interview with Charlie Maxwell- Deputy convenor at Ford/Visteon Belfast plant
Date: Mon, 2009-04-27 19:42
Interview conducted today at the plant. Workers remain determined to achieve their demands despite attempts by the administrators to evict them.
Solidarity is Strength!
1000 attend 2009 Anarchist Bookfair in Liberty Hall
Date: Mon, 2009-04-27 12:17
Around 1,000 people attended the 4th annual Dublin Anarchist Bookfair in March for a day of meetings, films, debates and - of course – lots of books. One of the organisers, Colette O’Reilly, felt the “growing interest in anarchist politics is reflected in the larger attendence and bigger book sales than last year”.
Why We Celebrate on Mayday
Date: Mon, 2009-04-27 12:16
The struggle against capitalism and authority is constant but each year on May Day the labour movement takes time out to celebrate its history and achievements. Rather than dwell on the hardships of struggle we take to the streets and remember what it is we are aiming for - the emancipation of our class. Climbing a mountain means paying close attention to the ground you walk but it's important to look up now and again in order to focus on exactly where it is you're headed.
UCC Censors Pro-Choice Students
Date: Mon, 2009-04-27 12:15
Any excuse will do for the University College Cork “Societies Guild” in order to suppress the freedom of speech of pro-choice students. First it was that “a society already exists which caters for debate in the area of abortion and choice”. That society being the clearly anti-choice “Prolife” society – who have no interest in debate on the issue.
London Calling to the Faraway Crowds
Date: Mon, 2009-04-27 12:14
At the beginning of April, the G20 group of major world economies met in London. Media attention focused as much on the confrontation between police and demonstrators outside the conference as on what was going on between the suits inside. The London police were their usual charmless selves and even managed to kill an uninvolved man, Ian Tomlinson, on his way home from work.
Anarchism & the WSM
Date: Mon, 2009-04-27 12:13
April saw Workers Solidarity Movement members from around the country meet for their twice-yearly conference. As the WSM has a much fuller concept of democracy, it organises itself quite differently to the way Fianna Fail, Sinn Fein, the DUP or Labour do. The conference is open to every member and every member can put a motion for consideration. Decisions are made by majority vote. As well as setting out policy, the conference also elects officers and discusses how to put our policies into action in our day-to-day political activity.
What Can a Strike Achieve?
Date: Mon, 2009-04-27 12:12
People often pose the question, what can a strike achieve? The WSM policy on trade unions states the following: “What is anarchism? When we get down to basics, it is workers collectively running a free society. Instead of taking orders from the boss and serving his/her mad rush for profit at any cost, it is about working together for the common good.