Dr Maria A. Deiana
@drdeiana.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in International Relations Queen’s University Belfast | Feminism Peace Security| Creative Methods | Dance Culture & Global Politics| she/her From Sardinia like Antonio Gramsci https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/maria-adriana-deiana
Tech companies generate billions for the Irish exchequer in corporation tax, so they have a considerable amount of power and sway over the Irish government, writes illustrator Harry Burton. "This reminds me of the power and sway the Catholic Church had over previous governments and politicians."
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant is to ban the Drumcree parade. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drumcree: Secretary of state Sir Chris Bryant to ban the Drumcree parade
The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.
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🚨 Open letter from people of Protestant backgrounds concerning the Garvaghy Road 🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown 🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures
#speirgorm Re the Cornell case, this isn't just an American thing or a frat boy thing. It happened here too. And this is one that got to trial. Most don't. I hope Jane Doe gets justice. But as women know only too well. She might not. www.theguardian.com/news/2018/de...
How the ‘rugby rape trial’ divided Ireland
The long read: After a trial that dominated the news, the accused were all found not guilty. But the case had tapped into a deeper rage that has not died down
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The far-right online site 'The Liberal' is shamelessly grifting off the residents of Garvaghy Road. None of the monies raised are going towards the residents. It's going to the owner of the online site Leo Sherlock. He was quick enough to support the Coolock/loyalist rioters in Belfast. Don't donate
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Just to fully underline how spiteful this shit is for those unaware: On the left is the route the Orange Order have been ordered to take for the past 3 decades without trouble. On the right is the route that has brought hundreds of cops to Drumcree. The only motivation is sectarian antagonism.
Huartan and friends. Garvaghy Road, Portadown. 28.09.26.
Her story is part of the record the @gazagenocidecenter.bsky.social is building. Follow them to see Somaia’s full interview coming out soon.
On December 2, 2023, an Israeli airstrike buried Somaia Al-Suwairki beneath the rubble of her family’s home. Her mother was trapped beside her and stayed with her for seven days before she died.
On this day in 1943, PPR's founder, trade unionist, women's rights and human rights activist Inez McCormack was born. Along with many others, Inez fought relentlessly to secure commitments to human rights and equality in the Good Friday Agreement.
Looking forward to our first event of the academic year @centreforgender.bsky.social centreforgender.substack.com/p/under-auth...
Under Authoritarian Eyes: Feminist Solidarity and Resistance in Russia and Serbia- book talk with Dr Leandra Bias
We are looking forward to hosting Dr Leandra Bias at the Centre to discuss her new book.
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NEW: Meet the real AI ‘rogue agent’: Lord Watson of Palantir. I am sick to the teeth of this current AI hype cycle & its perversion of language. The only thing going ‘rogue’ right now are AI boosters, a gullible & compliant press & a Labour Lord 1/ broligarchy.substack.com/p/meet-the-r...
Meet the real AI “rogue agent”: Lord Tom Watson
A Labour leader is out of control. The world needs a containment strategy now
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"The streets of Portadown will eventually clear, the police Land Rovers will go back to base and the mutual assistance officers will head home across the Irish Sea," writes Allison Morris. "But the political fallout is going to be huge and is already being felt..."
Fallout from Sunday’s Drumcree standoff set to be politically significant
Executive at risk as republicans join together in protest and DUP demand action
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Fergal Keane, ex BBC: ‘I reported on all the Garvaghy Road disputes through the Nineties and the associated deaths and destruction. Also reported on the first banned parade in Portadown in 1985. Terrible times. It’s incomprehensible that we could be heading back there.’
And I can’t stress this enough: people are re-traumatised by this decision to antagonise and push through the community. There isn’t a single net positive to this entire farce before the courts. There has not been a single element of responsibility with the Parade Commission.
'Unrest' is some way to describe three children being murdered in their house after it was burned down by the UVF.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2w agoNorthern Ireland live: Orange Order to march in Catholic part of Portadown after near 30-year ban
Thank you Gavin Bazuna for taking a stand on behalf of the Irish people and against genocide. I wish the FAI, the Irish government and the other players were as principled and brave as you. Show your support for him on instagram: @gavin_bazunu #SpéirGhorm #SpeirGorm
Virgin Media Sport@virginmediasport.bsky.social · 2w agoIt has been confirmed that Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad after a "significant majority" of players voted to fulfil tomorrow's nights UEFA Nations League game with Israel. #VMSport #FAI #Israel #Nationsleague
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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I've just talked to Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social before our @causewaypride.bsky.social next week. She is open, passionate, committed and has a powerful story to share that is changing hearts & minds. It's a conversation you don't want to miss! Infuse Cafe Coleraine Fri 31 July 7pm
Almost 60% of far-right arrested during the Henry Nowak protests were domestic abusers. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse
Exclusive: Hampshire police data reveals 22 of 37 detained had been accused or convicted of intimate partner violence
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After “starting the war against Iran on a lark”, Trump surrendered for “political convenience”: historian and commentator @timothysnyder.bsky.social on the stupidity of Trump’s war in the Gulf www.thenerve.news/p/timothy-sn...
Our thoughts are with the victims in this case, who have been incredibly brave to bring this forward, to give evidence and to face down their abuser in court. We wish them the very best in their recovery and with their future. Read the full statement here www.wrda.net/blog/stateme...
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty in historical sex offences trial Read more: tinyurl.com/3wpzebcb
Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty in historical sex offences trial
Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 historical sex offences against two women when they were children, including one count of rape, 13 of indecent assault and four of gross indecency.
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Less than 10 days ago End Deportations Belfast submitted written evidence to UK Parliament's NI Affairs Committee inquiry on 'Reconciliation'. Our response focused on paramilitarism, policing and racist violence. Our submission seems prophetic given what has transpired in Belfast this week.
