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Lawyers Against Racism have compiled a fact sheet on asylum seekers and immigration rules in Ireland, to stem the flow of disinformation from far right groups during the general election. They are below:

There IS a left-wing agenda, and it’s to prioritize compassion over greed. Kindness isn't a limited resource.

Or em 1/3? Vote left transfer left.

Vote left, transfer left.

Put this shower of shite out of office, or I will never forgive you. 🗳️

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We are in awe of the determination & bravery of Nikita Hand as she endured the civil process to seek justice for the brutality she received at the hands of Conor McGregor. We hope that the verdict today gives Nikita a sense of vindication and will help her healing and recovery.

Some solid advice on tactical voting in Galway West to block far right candidates. If you can stomach it.

A war surgeon’s perspective on crimes in Gaza | Letter Letter: Richard Villar has treated injured people in Gaza and is in no doubt that crimes against humanity are being committed there

A war surgeon’s perspective on Gaza. "Most of the multitudinous patients I treated were children, women and elderly people. I never once saw fighters or tunnels, but I did see many families ripped apart and children rendered orphans in a blink." www.theguardian.com/law/2024/nov...

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Image of news headline ‘historic first: female Israeli combat soldiers conduct Lebanon operation’

Israel trying to ‘feminist wash’ its muderous campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon! Not a ‘historic’ first any right thinking feminist, historian or person would claim.

Never has a crime so obscene been so confessed to, so endlessly, so shamelessly, so proudly

Important Announcement from Khan Younis Municipality The municipality has announced a critical halt in fuel supplies needed to operate water and sewage facilities, as well as garbage collection services. The consequences of this disruption include: 1. Suspension of Essential Services: Core operations in water supply, sewage treatment, and waste collection will cease entirely. 2. Environmental and Health Disasters: Sewage overflow into streets will increase the risk of disease outbreaks and epidemics among residents. 3. Water Shortages: Over 1.2 million people, including displaced individuals, will lose access to clean and safe drinking water due to the shutdown of wells and desalination plants. 4. Health Risks from Waste: Garbage accumulation in neighborhoods and displacement camps will result in severe public health hazards and the spread of deadly diseases. The municipality urges immediate intervention to prevent this impending crisis.

Important Announcement from Khan Younis Municipality, southern #Gaza:

The municipality has announced a critical halt in fuel supplies needed to operate water and sewage facilities, as well as garbage collection services.

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12 days for #GE24 Please, if you're canvassing for Socialist candidates you can't emphasise enough #VoteLeftTransferLeft
The need to oust the FFG parties has never been so bad.
We need TD's who will build affordable homes, pass the OTB, stop our airspace been violated & stand up to the far right.

Being any kind of centrist in 2024 is like seeking a twelfth opinion on your malignant tumor instead of operating.

Yesterdays BBC report that schoolchildren from struggling families are pretending to eat out of empty lunchboxes to save their embarrassment at having no food is exactly why I’m joining @bigissue.bsky.social in calling for a POVERTY ZERO LAW👇

My Voice, My Choice Movement for safe and accessible abortion in Europe. Join us and be a part of change for Europe that is free, equal, and just for all. Together we are stronger.

Hey European pals 🇪🇺

There is a citizen's initiative to make abortion more accessible for people across the EU, including those in countries without legal abortion.

Another 250,000 signatures needed (including 3,000 in Ireland). Sign up and pass it on!

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