The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, in association with Zed Books, is proud to host the Irish launch of Dr. David Landy’s “ground-breaking” new book, 'Jewish Identity and Palestinian Rights: Diaspora Jewish Opposition to Israel'.

The launch will take place on Tuesday 1st November at 6.30 pm in The New Theatre (behind Connolly Books), 43 East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Speakers:
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Dr. David Landy (author and TCD academic)
Dr. Ronit Lentin (author and TCD academic)
Kevin Squires (IPSC National Coordinator)  
 
 
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Ireland Worst
Among the more nauseating narratives that have come to define the current crisis is that which insists we will only emerge from the wilderness if we are willing to remain silent like infants and lis....
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Rough Guide to Socialism: Socialists and the Environment
The demise of the Irish Green Party, once again raises the question of how socialists approach environmental issues.  Human societies and the environment are inextricably linked in a number o....
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Water charges coming down the pipe
A water tax is in the pipeline. The Fine Gael-Labour Government has now decided, as they will not have meters installed in every home in the country by next year, to impose a flat-rate annual fee of....
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On the road to bankruptcy - next stop default
Enda and Eamon obviously do not know the difference between kicking ass and kissing ass. During the election campaign, our aspiring Taoiseach and his would-be deputy were talking tough with Europe. ....
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Sinn Féin - a tale of two parties
Sinn Fein has always condemned the partition of Ireland. But it seems to have divided itself into two different parties following the partition line between North and South. South of the border, S....
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Campaigns
 
Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes Cant Pay, Wont Pay
The Campaign Against the Household Tax is currently a precursor coalition of political and community activists, including trade unionists, tenants association organisers, TDs, and others come togeth....
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Irish Ship to Gaza - Freedom Flotilla 2
Support Irish Ship to Gaza efforts to send a large Irish contingent on Freedom Flotilla 2 by donating towards the cost of an Irish ship. Please help them ensure that Ireland is fully represented in t....
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Asbestos - The Silent Killer
Local leaflet distributed by Belfast ISN.   ASBESTOS - THE SILENT KILLER Dear Resident, It has been brought to our attention that asbestos is contained within a building site located at 1....
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The 420 Billion giveaway: How Ireland is losing its valuable natural resources
An information pack on Ireland’s offshore oil and gas and the Corrib Gas controversy, prepared by Dublin Shell to Sea November 2009. Download a PDF file (46mb) of the information pack INTRO....
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1% Network demands that the rich pay for their own crisis
The Irish Socialist Network is part of the 1% Network - putting the spotlight on the rich elite who gave us the economic crisis and now expect us to pay the costs while they keep hold of their wealth.....
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It looks as if the UK government is allowing shale gas fracking companies to regulate themselves
Before the government approves a new industrial process in the UK it must have ensured that it won’t harm either people or the environment. Mustn’t it? That’s what any sane person ....
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New Hope in Ireland
The Irish election returned five TDs for the United Left Alliance, with 2.8 per cent of the first preference votes. But this victory for the Left is only part of a bigger picture of political change....
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From NAMA Republic to New Ireland? Fintan O’Toole’s Vision For Change
Daniel Finn takes a look at Fintan O Tooles last two books and takes issue with the mainstream view of his radical positions. "Anyone trying to make sense of Ireland’s crisis, and looking ....
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Global recession is due to get worse - much worse
US radical economist Jack Rasmus discusses the impending "double-dip" in the global economic crisis.....
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