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# protest - Sunday 20 May, 2012

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Poll: Is online activism effective?

Sun, 11:25 AM 3,199 Views 33 Comments

Do you think “clicktivism” can utilise the Internet to facilitate meaningful social or political action?

# protest - Saturday 19 May, 2012

China

Chinese activist who fled house arrest heads to US

Sat, 2:55 PM 1,315 Views 3 Comments

The well-known Chinese activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States after a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that has tested US-China relations.

# protest - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

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Poll: Were the Gardaí right to dismantle the Occupy Galway camp?

16/05/12 4,513 Views 108 Comments

The final Occupy camp was evicted in the early hours of this morning. Right decision? Or would you have liked to see it stick around?

# protest - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Hunger Strike

Palestinian hunger strikers reach deal with Israel

15/05/12 641 Views 6 Comments

Israel has agreed to better conditions for Palestinian prisoners in return for a commitment to halt to all terrorist activity inside jails.

# protest - Monday 14 May, 2012

Sewage

Residents vow to step up campaign against ‘monster’ sewage plant

14/05/12 4,468 Views 19 Comments

The location of a proposed all-Dublin sewage works has now been narrowed down to three sites.

# protest - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

From The Score Protest

BBBoC threaten to strip licenses of Haye-Chisora fight promoters

09/05/12 244 Views No Comments

A statement said that “those behind this proposal are not concerned with the interests of the sport of boxing”.

Protest

Ex-Ukraine PM moved to hospital after two week hunger strike

09/05/12 1,662 Views 10 Comments

The former prime minister has been on hunger strike for more than two weeks to protest alleged abuse.

# protest - Sunday 6 May, 2012

Occupy

Occupy The Dáil action shut down by gardaí

06/05/12 8,031 Views 75 Comments

But an activist said the group are planning a “substantial” action before the fiscal treaty referendum.

Protest

How the Vita Cortex workers held on for 139 days (and why Twitter mattered)

06/05/12 2,872 Views 8 Comments

The 32 Vita Cortex employees took turns working 8 hour shifts at their former employer until a negotiation was reached. Kevin Curran finds out how they did it.

# protest - Saturday 5 May, 2012

Nuclear Power

Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor amid protests

05/05/12 1,526 Views 9 Comments

It’s not clear whether the Tomari plant will reopen as demonstrators called for the country to renounce nuclear power.

# protest - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

Vita Cortex

Taoiseach welcomes end of Vita Cortex dispute

02/05/12 3,698 Views 19 Comments

Enda Kenny said that the agreement reached had brought to an end “a long period of uncertainty” for the workers and their families.

Vita Cortex

Vita Cortex sit-in ends as workers agree settlement

02/05/12 4,575 Views 43 Comments

The former employees will soon be on their way home after voting to accept new proposals from management.

# protest - Saturday 28 April, 2012

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Photos: Tear gas used as 25,000 rally for reforms in Malaysia

28/04/12 1,405 Views 2 Comments

The protest, one of the largest held in the country in the past decade, was held to demand an overhaul of biased electoral policies.

# protest - Thursday 26 April, 2012

Got Milk?

That’s not a protest, THIS is a protest.

26/04/12 12,551 Views 31 Comments

Milkmen from India show us how it’s done.

# protest - Saturday 21 April, 2012

Opinion

Column: Ireland may not riot like Greece – but protests are spreading

21/04/12 6,446 Views 58 Comments

The ongoing campaigns against the household charge, Anglo, and NAMA show the political terrain is ripe with possibility, writes Moira Murphy.

# protest - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

Hunger Strike

Hundreds of Palestinians declare hunger strike

17/04/12 1,244 Views 31 Comments

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails are refusing food to mark an annual commemoration of those detained by Israel.

# protest - Saturday 14 April, 2012

From The Score Protest

Formula One announcement sparks unrest in Bahrain

14/04/12 2,529 Views 7 Comments

The FIA’s decision to go ahead with next week’s Bahrain Grand Prix has triggered a renewal of hostilities between riot police and anti-government protestors.

Protest

United Left Alliance ‘tripping over themselves with hypocrisy’ – Labour TD

14/04/12 2,724 Views 31 Comments

Colm Keaveney says that the alliance of left-wing parties in the Dáil stands for nothing but People Before Profit’s Joan Collins accused him of being “disingenuous”.

# protest - Friday 13 April, 2012

Household Charge

Household charge registrations creep over 900,000 barrier

13/04/12 4,192 Views 99 Comments

Around 10,000 new households have been accounted for in the last three days – still only just over half the population.

# protest - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

Household Charge

Estimated 890,000 have paid the household charge

10/04/12 4,506 Views 107 Comments

The official deadline passed on 31 March but several thousand property owners have paid the €100 charge over the past ten days.

# protest - Friday 6 April, 2012

Like The Clappers

Irish pornstars protest for safe sex

06/04/12 20,290 Views 79 Comments

Outside the Dáil yesterday afternoon, Mark Williamson was joined by another performer to call for stricter regulations in the Irish adult film industry.

Household Charge

Several thousand a day paying the household charge

06/04/12 4,916 Views 78 Comments

The final deadline was at midnight last Saturday when an estimated 800,000 people had paid – but how many people have paid the charge now?

# protest - Thursday 5 April, 2012

Prejudice

Michael D Higgins hits out at racism and homophobia

05/04/12 2,811 Views 31 Comments

The President said the problems can cause violence and even lead to suicide among young people.

# protest - Wednesday 4 April, 2012

Household Charge

How many people have paid the household charge now?

04/04/12 15,454 Views 239 Comments

The official deadline passed at midnight on Saturday night – but more people have paid since then.

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Photos: Staff at Game stores remain in limbo as sit-in continues

04/04/12 6,847 Views 29 Comments

Staff at the 11 Game stores around the country have been holding sit-ins in a dispute over redundancy payments.

# protest - Saturday 31 March, 2012

Explainer

Planning to pay the household charge today? Here’s what to do

31/03/12 9,026 Views 31 Comments

Today is the deadline for paying the household charge. Decided you want to pay but not sure what to do? Here are your options.

Household Charge

Planning NOT to pay the household charge today? Here’s what to do

31/03/12 14,194 Views 126 Comments

So you’re liable for the household charge but you’ve decided you’re not going to pay? Here’s a few things you might want to do instead.

# protest - Friday 30 March, 2012

Protest

Vita Cortex dispute escalates as workers barricade site

30/03/12 2,802 Views 20 Comments

The workers are on the 106th day of their protest at the Cork factory and say they are frustrated with the lack of progress from negotiations.

# protest - Thursday 29 March, 2012

2 Days To Go

Over half a million have paid the household charge

29/03/12 9,322 Views 236 Comments

A poll today found 61 per cent of householders say they will pay the €100 charge, with 39 per cent saying they won’t.

# protest - Wednesday 28 March, 2012

3 Days To Go

More than one million have not yet paid the household charge

28/03/12 8,465 Views 192 Comments

Just over 31,000 payments were made in the past day – a slight decrease on the previous 24 hours.

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“We’re resolute and ready to fight” – Game staff hold sit-ins around the country

28/03/12 7,689 Views 33 Comments

Around 110 staff are holding sit-ins at eleven stores after the company said it was closing all its branches in Ireland – but would not be paying redundancy.

# protest - Monday 26 March, 2012

Tibet

Tibetan exile sets himself on fire at China protest

26/03/12 922 Views 11 Comments

Demonstrators took to the streets of Delhi to protest an upcoming visit by the Chinese president.

Household Charge

Ministers add to Household Charge confusion

26/03/12 4,947 Views 151 Comments

Phil Hogan had to correct a statement made by Joan Burton to confirm that the Household Charge cannot be paid at the Post Office.

# protest - Saturday 24 March, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

24/03/12 6,284 Views 14 Comments

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as any of the bits and pieces you may have missed.

9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Saturday

24/03/12 4,768 Views 5 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# protest - Sunday 18 March, 2012

Opinion

Column: Does the Occupy movement have a future?

18/03/12 4,324 Views 42 Comments

Occupy’s moment may have passed it by – but that is not to say that it could not have a lasting impact, writes Dr Sarah Campbell.

# protest - Saturday 17 March, 2012

Sudan This post contains videos

George Clooney released after Sudan protest arrest

17/03/12 1,323 Views 1 Comment

Protesters are calling for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Sudan to prevent a major crisis from developing.

# protest - Friday 16 March, 2012

Sudan This post contains images

In pictures: George Clooney arrested at Sudan embassy protest

16/03/12 9,377 Views 31 Comments

Demonstrators are calling for intervention to prevent the Sudanese situation becoming a major humanitarian crisis.

# protest - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

From The Score Protest

Cameron rejects call for Olympic boycott

13/03/12 2,132 Views 4 Comments

David Cameron claims Olympic sponsor Dow Chemical bears no responsibility for either the Bhopal gas disaster or mismanaged efforts to decontaminate the Indian region.

Tibet

Tibetan teenage monk dies after self-immolation

13/03/12 4,275 Views 15 Comments

The 18-year-old set himself alight during Saturday’s anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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