Restricting election literature hurts representation. To build a truly inclusive society, democracy must speak the diverse languages of its people. Continue reading Democracy Should Speak the Languages of the People
When a controversial Bill is introduced, it’s easy to assume the proposing party has already decided the law. But that’s not how the Northern Ireland Assembly works. In this first Legislation 101 article, we explain how a Bill becomes law—and why understanding the legislative process matters, whatever your political views Continue reading 📚 Legislation 101: Who Decides?
On the 11th of November, Ireland stood at a crossroads of memory and momentum. As the nation bowed its head in solemn remembrance for Armistice Day, it also raised its eyes to the future with the inauguration of President Catherine Connolly. From poppy wreaths to presidential oaths, this day marked both reflection and renewal.
Read on for a look at how Ireland honoured the past and embraced a new chapter — all in one historic day. Continue reading Grá agus Cuimhne: Honour and Hope in Ireland
So, it seems that my closest match is Social Democracy. That sounds about right. If you want to take the test you can do so by clicking the link: https://www.idrlabs.com/8-values-political/test.php Continue reading 8 values political test
Sadly, I do not have a vote in the election for the leader of the Irish Labour Party as I joined too short a time ago. However, I support Aodhán Ó Ríordáin in his campaign to be our next leader. Continue reading The same future: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
There is to be a General Election to Dáil Éireann in Ireland on Saturday 8th February 2020. As part of the coverage for this, the national broadcaster RTÉ has decided to have a Leaders’ Debate. Sadly only two political party … Continue reading RTÉ should not threaten the democracy of the State
Hardly surprisingly, I am disgusted with the Conservative Party over their dirty tricks of creating a website purporting to be the Labour Manifesto (published by the Conservative Party). If you really want to see the Labour Party’s manifesto for the … Continue reading Conservative dirty tricks continue in UK General Election
Last Saturday, the Labour Party held its conference in Mullingar. The conference’s theme was Building an Equal Society, which surely is what the Labour movement is all about across the world. Labour has set out their core goals: a Living … Continue reading Building an equal society
It is over two-and-a-half years since the Northern Ireland Assembly last sat. In that time, many issues have come and gone, and many more are threatening the public services in Northern Ireland through the inaction of the main parties in … Continue reading Assembly gathers to pretend to care about Northern Ireland
Earlier this afternoon, I was encouraged by a friend on Facebook to visit Vote to Remain to pledge my vote to remain. Long term readers of this blog and of my other posts on other blogs will know of a … Continue reading Lib Dems pledge to “keep Great Britain in Europe”. What about Northern Ireland?
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