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"The struggle of Debenhams workers is not isolated, it is linked to workers' rights, lack of union recognition, sick pay, and bargaining power", writes @Atakan_Uzun_3

https://t.co/sIZg2PtlxG

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"No more would talk of “limited budgets” and fears of “maxing out the [public] credit card” act as convenient excuses for government inaction and failure to mend societal ills", review of @MazzucatoM's latest book, "Mission Economy". https://t.co/XEg9C1qF97

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"Seeing Fine Gael at the top of the table will be a painful sight for parties of the left, but overall the signs are not ominous."

Fine Gael Flying High in Polls, Prove Immune to Government Troubles https://t.co/bnptfUsBLD

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"The struggle of Debenhams workers is not isolated, it is linked to workers' rights, lack of union recognition, sick pay, and bargaining power", writes @Atakan_Uzun_3

https://t.co/sIZg2PtlxG

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"The struggle of Debenhams workers is not isolated, it is linked to workers' rights, lack of union recognition, sick pay, and bargaining power", writes @Atakan_Uzun_3

https://t.co/sIZg2PtlxG

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Atakan Uzun (@Atakan_Uzun_3), a self-described socialist and @UCC student, recently announced his intention to run in the 2024 local elections in Cork City. Here he outlines his priorities, which include housing, education, health and social welfare.

https://t.co/FskVSVbv95

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"If cancel culture removes officials who are incompetent, or don’t represent the views of their communities [...] where’s the problem in that? What’s the difference between cancel culture and demanding better behavior from people in positions of power?"

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https://t.co/RQyK7WPbSz 🔍 Hearts, Hands, & Empty Stomachs; New article from Stephen Moynihan, Alana Daly Mulligan, Niamh Browne and Emer Walsh examining the Cahersiveen hunger strikes. 🔍 #Cahersiveen #Motley

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Donald Trump has threatened to postpone the November 3rd election, but the real question is can he do so? And if not, what exactly is he up to?

Can Trump Delay the US Election? https://t.co/ZfmQtHoTf5

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Does Paddy Power calculate the scale of social harm it causes?

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Roland Baldwin (@rolandbaldwin79) looks at the experience of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1970's, from the beginnings of the modern Pride parade to the tragic killing of Harvey MIlk (pictured)

After Stonewall: The LGBTQ+ Community in the 1970’s https://t.co/xbeGvmmkNv

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"This agreement is a positive step for the European Union, but efforts must be made to ensure the “frugal” nations do not hold the rest of the EU hostage to their self-interested preferences."

https://t.co/5iytwK6GYW

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The COVID-19 situation in the US is getting worse, but the White House is more concerned with imaginary enemies of the people and Dr Anthony Fauci.

The White House continues to live in an alternate reality https://t.co/9XqB1iwzBC

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"I’ve finally, after 25 years, realised I’m not stupid and can achieve anything that I decide to do. The only limitations I have, are the ones I place in front of me."

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"The Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Party coalition have choices to make going forward. If they sow division they must be held accountable."

Government can choose how divisive this recovery will be https://t.co/xDvjqpSZca

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Transphobia has no place in society. Here, Emily Linehan deconstructs seven of JK Rowling's most dangerous statements in her recent essay.

https://t.co/39P5ojxS0b

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Happy #pride!

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There's a gaping hole in the Programme for Government; here's why the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Party coalition might be presented with a dilemma should a government be formed.

Carbon tax can’t be the solution to government finances https://t.co/S63CdW0EQd

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In our first #Pride article of the month, Roland Baldwin (@rolandbaldwin79) discusses the origins of #PrideMonth from the time of Prohibition right up to the Stonewall Riots #PRIDE2020 #LGBTQ

The Beginnings of Pride https://t.co/sb5kmMTqo6