This animal rights policy is very much inspired by the goals of the National Animal Rights Association. We believe that animals intrinsically have rights by virtue of being sentient but that they are just not recognised socially or legally yet. We fight for changes both in social consciousness and the law. We encourage members to move […]
Irish Socialists and Anarchists Show Solidarity with Ukraine
Irish socialists, anarchists and trade unionists have come together to form Irish Left With Ukraine and show solidarity with the resistance. On 24 August 2022 members of the displaced Ukrainian community in Ireland held a march to mark six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Independent Left members joined with other socialists, anarchists and trade unionists […]
Solidarity With Polish Women
The Polish left-wing party Razem alongside feminist groups have drafted a bill to end the abortion ban in Poland and provide legal and unconditional access to abortion until the 12th week. Having secured over 200,000 signatures, the Polish parliament are obliged to discuss the bill, which will be voted on 23 June. Razem released the […]
Independent Left Statement on Ukraine
Independent Left condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Putin’s war is an imperialist adventure. We support the demand for complete withdrawal of Russian forces from all of Ukraine. We support the right of the Ukrainian people to resist the Russian invasion by all means necessary – armed and civil resistance. We defend the right of […]
March for Climate Justice
On 6 November 2021 a march for climate justice took place in Dublin. Photographer Karl Leonard was there and created this photo essay for Independent Left. March for Climate Justice These images are copyright Karl Leonard and not for reuse without contacting Independent Left first. Why we are against Climate Geo-engineering.