Wednesday 18 May, 2022
Our columnist says the leaked Roe V Wade draft and Republican candidates endorsed by Donald Trump may prove costly for the Biden administration.
Growing up, Marguerite Penrose had various labels placed on her: Black, born in a mother and baby home, disabled. Here, she writes about her journey to be herself.
The environmental campaigner says none of the main political parties have the slightest appetite to push through measures that are unpopular with the public or resisted by lobbyists.
Michelle Murray outlines how her husband Charles is living in a nursing home nearly two years after being discharged from hospital due to unsuitable housing.
Ireland’s history of emigration has made most of us resistant to anti-immigration rhetoric, our columnist writes.
Founder and CEO of Chernobyl Children International Adi Roche shares her fears as the world marks the 36th anniversary of the tragedy.
The former BBC correspondent says recent political unrest in Northern Ireland follows a well-worn pattern.
For symbolic and propaganda reasons, Putin has a few weeks to turn things around in Ukraine, writes security analyst Tom Clonan.
Liam Herrick says that the process of investigating tragic deaths is not functioning as it should be.
Our columnist addresses the news that a referendum to allow Irish diaspora to vote for a new Irish president to take place before 2024.
Mark Mc Menamin writes about how he discovered the fascinating story of the hunt for the Ireland’s Nazi spies.
The senator says some unscrupulous operators are cashing in on demand for certain breeds and that further regulation is urgently needed.
Security analyst Tom Clonan writes about how the Russian forces have taken out their frustrations on the civilian population.
Author Catherine Prasifka reflects on what growing up has taught her about how society treats teenage girls.
Brendan Kelly writes about what he’s learned in his decades of working as a psychiatrist and how best to serve people.
Our columnist says Republicans in the US are agitating around the culture wars to energise their base ahead of the US midterms in November.
Our columnist addresses the contentious debate around trans women in sport and outlines the damage it is doing to many trans people.
The security analyst looks at the past few days of activity and peace talks and what that tells us about the future.
Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make.
The Fianna Fáil senator says war in Ukraine has shown how international events truly affect us here and it’s time party leaders debated the issues.
However, the security analyst writes that the Russian military has been “mauled” on the approach to Kyiv.
Poet Trudie Gorman has found solace and hope through writing about the unseen – like chronic illness and poverty.
The former ambassador says events in Ukraine bring to light the need for wider discussion around Ireland’s neutrality.
Lauren Tuite is a local environmental activist – she has some tips for other budding environmentalists.
From patiently waiting for a pint to settle to accepting everyone will be late, our American columnist has some advice for his countrymen visiting Ireland.
Author and medieval historian Elizabeth Boyle writes that tomorrow we should reflect on how we can write a new chapter of Ireland’s history.
Irish climate activist Jessica Dunne says she has learned a lot since the massive global protest three years ago today.
The Newcastle boss has been criticised for not condemning Saudi Arabia’s execution of 81 people in one day.
The Irish MEP says Putin had a hand in atrocities in Syria too but the EU’s response there was muted at best.
From TheJournal.ie
Author Denise Deegan uses Irish sayings and phrases to look at the Irish soul.
As war rages in Ukraine, the question of Ireland’s place in the world as a neutral voice for peace is under the spotlight.
The security analyst says based on the trajectory of this invasion, it’s now clear that the civilian population in Ukraine is a de facto target.
Larry Donnelly writes about President Biden’s speech, which had to undergo a massive edit due to the invasion of Ukraine.
The best strategy for creating a bilingual family environment is for one parent to speak the minority language exclusively, writes Caoimhín De Barra.
Director Luke McManus on how being confined to his local area made him see it in a new way.
Director Alan Gilsenan has made a new documentary about the history of Baggot St in Dublin. Here, he explains the inspiration behind it.
The choreography for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has been protracted and overt, Tom Clonan writes.
Russia’s recognition of the breakaway republics’ ‘2014 borders’ represents a declaration of intent to re-take the region, Tom Clonan writes.
The independent senator says criminalising addiction is about intimidation – it’s society taking revenge and warning others of their fate.
Putting money in people’s pockets after the fact instead of tackling the cause of high prices won’t curb the cost of living, Victor Duggan writes.
