It is approaching a year since Ireland became the first country to legalise marriage between people of the same gender via referendum. Speaking in Dublin Castle after the result was announced, Enda Kenny declared, “All people will now have an …
Rory O’Neill
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Professors debate Ireland’s eighth amendment at LawSoc event
Mairead Enright said that “there is a black hole waiting for us to fill after the repeal of the eighth amendment” which could either be “filled with conservatism” or trust in women.”
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union, in association with the Law Society, held a debate on Monday evening: “Repealing the Eighth Amendment: The Legal Consequences”.
The speakers included pro-choice activists Mairead Enright and Professor Fiona de Londras, as well as pro-life …
What explains the rise of Jeremy Corbyn?
A Socialist Worker perspective on what the success of this veteran MP means for the future of European politics.
When Jeremy Corbyn, among the most left-wing MPs in the British Labour party, announced his candidacy to succeed Ed Miliband in June, it was universally assumed that this would be another effort in the honourable tradition of token leadership bids …
Being against same-sex marriage isn’t homophobic
Ciara O’Rourke
Contributor
A few weeks ago, I was Googling same-sex marriage when I came across a piece by Yasmin Nair. In it she says: “Denying marriage to some is denying them their ability to love or to have their …
Pantigate: An interview with Rory O’Neill
Online Editor
“Suddenly people are recognising me out of drag”, says Rory O’Neill “which is an entirely new experience!” As a young gay man, my awareness of Rory’s drag persona Panti Bliss has varied from Pride rally speeches …