Over 30 years of anarchist writing from Ireland listed under hundreds of topics
State authority - Thinking about Anarchism
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 14:43
Mary Harney has banned the sale of magic mushrooms!! In a decision taken in record-quick time, Harney and her government colleagues decided that they couldn’t have us all going around sampling mind-altering fungi and maybe even enjoying them. More importantly the decision was made that we couldn’t be trusted to decide for ourselves what was safe/unsafe for each of us to try. We need such decisions to be made for us because apparently we are incapable of deciding for ourselves.
Thats capitalism
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 14:38
Our Money? - Their money? - Loadsa Money - Taxpayers Money? - Offensive
WSM Speaking Tour
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 14:35
The Workers Solidarity Movement has been running a national speaking tour since the start of the year.
Joanne Wins: We All Win
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 14:33
Friday February 24th saw one of Ireland’s biggest and most anti-union firms back down. Dunnes Stores wrote to sacked shop steward, Joanne Delaney telling her that she had been reinstated in her job at the Ashleaf Shopping Centre in Dublin.
1916: 90 Years on - Gombeen Nation
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 14:22
This Easter marks the ninetieth anniversary of the 1916 rising. There is an unedifying scrabble by every politician in the state to wrap the green flag around themselves and stake their claim to be the inheritors of the tradition.
Pat Rabbitte and Immigration
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 14:18
Labour leader Pat Rabbitte showed his opportunism when he called for a look at work visas for EU nationals. He raised the spectre of 40 million poles chasing “Irish Jobs”. It was a thoroughly disappointing turn by Labour but hardly surprising.
Anti War: Back to Basics
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 14:12
This March marks the third anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Everyday we see the result; bombings, killings, torture and other atrocities. There are no reliable estimates for those who have died but most put the figure at 100,000 or higher. It’s clear that the invasion didn’t help the people of Iraq and it is equally clear that the occupation is making the situation worse.
Rossport Solidarity Camp June Bank Holiday Gathering
Date: Mon, 2006-04-10 11:13
To celebrate our 1-year anniversary and to get more people to Co. Mayo and involved with the campaign, we are hosting a June bank holiday weekend gathering on the camp. The gathering will take place from the 2nd to the 5th of June
WSM greetings to IWU conference
Date: Sun, 2006-04-09 11:40
The 3rd conference of the Indepedent Workers Union took place in Dublin Saturday April 9. The Workers Solidarity Movement extended our solidarity and ongoing support for the work of the IWU.
The Only Hope of Ireland
Date: Thu, 2006-04-06 13:47
Writing shortly after the execution of James Connolly for his part in the 1916 rising the Russian/US anarchist Alexander Berkman published 'The only hope of Ireland' in his paper 'The Blast'. He argues that British policy towards the leaders of the rising was typical of British policy elsewhere and in particular in India. He also attacks the timidity of Irish American who only organised protest meetings against the executions suggesting that instead "A British Consul ornamenting a lamppost in San Francisco or New York would quickly secure the respectful attention of the British lion".