Category Archives: Irish Stew

“A dignified conversation with protests”

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Irish peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy was recently released from prison. She’s 79, she has cancer and arthritis (from a broken neck!), and one would think someone in that condition would be more than happy to take to her rocker and … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with this picture?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Yup, this is in Ireland. That is a man’s hand on a woman’s butt (how charmingly patriarchal!) And, coming on the heels of this, it makes me want to smack a different kind of bum…the kind that trots around all … Continue reading →

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Dear Ireland: Could you please loan out your president?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Sabina Becker

The reason I ask is because this is just so damn satisfying to hear: That was Michael Higgins, in 2010, when he was a member of the Irish parliament. He has since been elected president. And this is the Reader’s … Continue reading →

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