Category: Politics
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Studies Find That Media Framing Can Contribute to Online Harassment for Female Politicians
By Jessica Lee In the digital age, politicians and the public have never been more accessible to one another. While social media can make it easier for politicians to reach potential voters, platforms such as ‘X’ and ‘Facebook’ have become breeding grounds for…
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“Politics don’t belong in the sport”: Fighters speak on the IABA’s ‘withdraw if you draw Russia or Belarus’ Policy
by Diana Lazar The Irish boxers going to the European Under-22 Championship were asked to sign a contract by the sport’s governing body stating that they would withdraw from a fight if they drew a Russian or Belarusian opponent. The Irish Athletic Boxing…
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TU Dublin feeling the rise in violence happening in Dublin.
By Mia Waterhouse In recent months the violence in Dublin City Centre has been top of the news agenda and it seems that violence has reached the university TU Dublin’s campus. TU Dublin president, Professor David Fitzpatrick, wrote directly to the minister for…
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Focus on peace: Ireland’s pro-Palestine demonstrations
By Leon Thompson Ireland’s support during the Gaza crisis has extended following the announcement of €13 million in aid being sent to Palestine. Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced the aid in Dáil Éireann as an acknowledgement of the escalated violence in the Middle East. …
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Office for Public Works extends consultation period on gigs at the Iveagh Gardens
According to event organisers and locals in Dublin, a small group of people are campaigning against events being held in The Iveagh Gardens, which is already having a negative effect on the use of this space…
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The fragile discussion about changing Japan’s constitution during the Covid-19 pandemic
TheCity.ie’s Ayumi Miyano spoke with a Professor of Political Science at the University of Tokyo about the impact of amending Japan’s famously pacifist document.
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‘If they want us in power, they’re going to have to do more than greenwashing us’ – Reactions to FF/FG’s letter to the Green Party
TheCity.ie’s Kate Brayden speaks to Co. Clare Green Party councillor Roisin Garvey and Futureproof Clare about the Shannon LNG concession, and the party’s 7% emissions target.
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‘I never imagined I would live through such moments of fear’ – Iraqi blogger Omar Muhammad discusses life under ISIS
Cameron Weymes spoke to the inspiring Omar Muhammad, who blogged about life under ISIS at great personal risk.
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‘Everyone is invited to run, we hope it will pave the way for the future’ – Outgoing president of TU Dublin Students’ Union welcomes nominations for March election
TheCity.ie’s Kim O’Leary sits down with outgoing TU Dublin Student Union president Pierre Yimbog to find out what the upcoming election means for the student body and the university itself
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Opinion: are Sinn Féin really agents of change?
Sinn Fein have a mandate for change, but how far can they really go?
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