Over 30 years of anarchist writing from Ireland listed under hundreds of topics
Ecuador: Oil, Rainforests & the challenge of climate change
Date: Wed, 2011-04-27 14:01
In previous issues, we examined aspects of the challenge of climate change. We have argued that carbon trading is merely an enclosure of the atmospheric commons, while carbon offsets are a form of neo-colonialism whereby the “developed north” continues to pollute while the “global south” are paid not to (please see: wsm.ie/content/high-price-lot-hot-air and wsm.ie/content/offsetting-democracy). Another, more radical, proposal is one based on prevention, that is, the non-extraction of fossil fuels. The argument is that once extracted, the use of fossil fuels is inevitable, and that any mechanisms to mitigate the increase in CO2 emissions will be unworkable.
Review: Democratic Left: The Life and Death of a Political Party
Date: Wed, 2011-04-27 11:38
Kevin Rafter's “Democratic Left: The Life and Death of a Political Party” is a study of its short lifespan from 1992, when it split from the Workers Party (WP), to 1999, when it merged with the Labour Party. As such, it can be seen as a companion piece to Scott Miller and Brian Hanley’s “The Lost Revolution”, a history of the Workers Party. Rafter’s work, however, is somewhat different as it has an academic style, being his PhD thesis, which some may find off-putting. Nevertheless, it is an entertaining read for those with an interest in the dynamics of political organisations. All of the main protagonists were interviewed as part of Rafter's research and internal party documents are widely referenced, so his version of events is reasonably accurate, one would suspect.
A Day out of the Ordinary! The Dublin Anarchist Bookfair 2011
Date: Tue, 2011-04-26 15:26
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It’s the time of year again that the Workers' Solidarity Movement is busy finalising the last minute details for our annual Anarchist Bookfair. Much has changed since we first began the venture back in 2006, not least the scale of the event, but also the implosion of the Celtic Tiger and its catastrophic effect on Irish society.
Seeking cover art for Irish Anarchist Review 3 - see your work in 3000 copies
Date: Tue, 2011-04-26 10:50
The editorial group for Irish Anarchist Review 3 are seeking a volunteer to produce the cover art for Issue 3 on the theme 'imagining the future' in a positive and pro-revolutionary sense (i.e. not a dystopia!). 3,000+ copies of the issue will be printed to be distributed at the Dublin anarchist bookfair and other nodes.
Cork Spring Talks: Abortion in Ireland – Where To From Here? – Dr. Mary Favier 8pm, Tuesday, 3rd May @solidaritybooks
Date: Mon, 2011-04-25 21:30
Dr. Mary Favier is a Cork based GP and a founder member of Doctors For Choice (Ireland). Active in health politics generally she was
recently involved in the provision of a supporting brief in the
European Court of Human Rights ruling (“the ABC Case”) that condemned the Irish Government’s record on the provision of abortion in Ireland.
Film Night at Solidarity Books: Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood (2008) Wednesday 27 April at 8pm
Date: Mon, 2011-04-25 20:59
Consuming Kids throws desperately needed light on the practices of a
relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine that now sells kids
and their parents everything from junk food and violent video games to
bogus educational products and the family car. Drawing on the insights
of health care professionals, children’s advocates, and industry
insiders, the film focuses on the explosive growth of child marketing
in the wake of deregulation, showing how youth marketers have used the
Cork: Boardgames at the Bookshop – every Sunday! - from 7 - 10pm
Date: Mon, 2011-04-25 20:32
Boardgames at the Bookshop every Sunday from 7-10pm in Solidarity Books, 43 Douglas Street (across from Fionn Barra's). New faces always welcome!
Cork: Boardgames at the Bookshop – every Sunday! - from 7 - 10pm
Date: Mon, 2011-04-25 20:29
Boardgames at the Bookshop every Sunday from 7-10pm in Solidarity Books, 43 Douglas Street (across from Fionn Barra's). New faces always welcome!
Cork: Boardgames at the Bookshop – every Sunday! - from 7 - 10pm
Date: Mon, 2011-04-25 20:27
Boardgames at the Bookshop every Sunday from 7-10pm in Solidarity Books, 43 Douglas Street (across from Fionn Barra's). New faces always welcome!
Cork: Boardgames at the Bookshop – every Sunday! - from 7 - 10pm
Date: Mon, 2011-04-25 20:26
Boardgames at the Bookshop every Sunday from 7-10pm in Solidarity Books, 43 Douglas Street (across from Fionn Barra's). New faces always welcome!