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Vote Left, Transfer Left?
On May Day, People Before Profit released a statement encouraging people to adopt the slogan of “Vote Left, Transfer Left”, as used in the 2020 general election. In 2020 this saw voters transferring between Sinn Féin, the Green Party, People Before Profit, Social Democrats, and independents. However, given that the Green Party subsequently went into … Read more
Baby wipes and ethnic cleansing
Lupilu baby wipes have become the target of a nationwide campaign, as part of the broader BDS movement targetting Israeli goods. As the campaign escalates, it is worth looking back at the history of the land on which they are produced to understand why they are an important target of the BDS movement in Ireland. … Read more
BDS activists win big in West Belfast
Two of the main consumer boycott targets of the international BDS Movement, Sabra Hummus and SodaStream have also been major local targets for Palestine solidarity activists in Belfast. It seems this targeted pressure campaign has begun to pay off, with Sabra and SodaStream products notably missing from their spots on the shelves in the Kennedy … Read more
A Fenian Walks into an Orange Museum
A few weeks ago I decided to visit the Museum of Orange Heritage in Schomberg House, East Belfast. As a Protestant I grew up with Twelfths, had relatives in the various Orders, and have generally been exposed to the “Orange tradition” for much of my life. Indeed, before becoming more politically conscious it was a … Read more
CYM Wexford host succesful housing rally
Leaflets were distributed that laid out our organisation’s position and countered far-right, and liberal lies about the housing crisis. The rally was well organised, with postering campaigns in Gorey, Courtown, Enniscorthy, Riverchapel, Courtown, and Wexford town. The message was clear and simple; “Housing for the People, Not for Profits” and “Vultures Out!”. Actions were coordinated … Read more
