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The erosion of state welfare systems have made life increasingly precarious within global society – especially for people who experience marginalisation.

Explore how social movements old and new are offering community, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics.

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The erosion of state welfare systems have made life increasingly precarious within global society – especially for people who experience marginalisation.

Explore how social movements old and new are offering community, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics.

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  • Protestors the day before Derek Chauvin's conviction, bearing a coffin as well as a portrait of George Floyd and a sign reading 'black lives matter'

    Justice is a world without police

    A guilty verdict for a murderous cop is not a ‘victory’. It’s time to abolish the police, says Lauren Pemberton-Nelson

  • A crowd of protestors at the 2023 'Ireland for all' rally behind a banner reading 'Limerick Against Racism'

    Just Irish

    Emigration may be at the core of Irish national memory but this has not translated to into a welcoming embrace for its immigrant population, writes Ola Majekodunmi

  • Image: William McCue

    Why planning is political

    Andrea Sandor explores how community-led developments are putting democracy at the heart of the planning process

  • Who decides what counts as ‘political’?

    Government demands for public sector ‘neutrality’ uphold a harmful status quo. For civil servant Sophie Izon, it’s time to speak out

  • A promotional image for the book Asylum for Sale. A raised fist holds barbed wire that features currency symbols and a flying bird

    Asylum for Sale – review

    The edited volume from Siobhán McGuirk and Adrienne Pine is a powerful indictment of the modern migration complex, writes Nico Vaccari

  • A sunflower lanyard produced by Sainsbury's for people with hidden disabilities such as autism

    Autism-friendly brands and performative awareness

    As autistic people become more visible in public life, Errol Naeem examines how brands are seeking to repackage themselves as ‘autism friendly’

  • Members of Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) holding banners and placards protesting outside Norwich Jobcentre Plus

    The shirkers united will never be defeated

    Nic Murray argues the need for collective solidarity and organising amongst welfare claimants