Opinion: This current crisis is calling for the emergence of a bolder, braver and kinder humanity
Ruairà McKiernan says yes, this is a scary time, but our social structure hasn’t been working for everyone, and we may have an opportunity to change.
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Ruairà McKiernan says yes, this is a scary time, but our social structure hasn’t been working for everyone, and we may have an opportunity to change.
We are becoming increasingly like the United States, and not by accident, writes Ruairi McKiernan.
On the day of Chelsea Manning’s release from prison, campaigner Ruairà McKiernan reflects on the Irish campaign for her freedom.
Compelling first year Trinity College students to attend mandatory classes on sexual consent has raised eyebrows, writes Ruairà McKiernan.
We can help heal Ireland and send a powerful message to the world about what kind of people we are.
We need a solution for our water needs – but one that doesn’t include creative accounting, cronyism, and possible privatisation.
It may not seem so right now, but the world is your oyster…
I met Aaron at Harvard when he was 24. It was immediately clear that he was not only a genius, but also a gentleman who was wise beyond his years.
We must – of course – question the behaviour and practises of Irish charities, but should also ask why they are providing so many vital services instead of the State, writes Ruairà McKiernan.
Mandela was was rare role model for many, a man who was unafraid to speak truth to power, writes Ruairà McKiernan, who says the challenge now is for us to remember him by taking action.
Last month, Ruairà McKiernan hitchhiked around the country, recording people’s thoughts about the country. He heard from them about an Ireland where people are optimistic about the future – but also very, very angry.