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# democracy - Yesterday’s News
Explainer: Why is a new law in Hong Kong about the Chinese national anthem so controversial?
The law was approved by Hong Kong legislators on Thursday.
# democracy - Friday 8 May, 2020
Unrest returns to Hong Kong as politicians battle for key committee position
Hong Kong reopened in recent days after riding out the Covid-19 health emergency.
# democracy - Friday 13 March, 2020
Britain cancels its May local elections due to coronavirus outbreak
The Electoral Commission yesterday wrote to ministers warning of ‘real risks’ to holding the elections as planned on 7 May.
# democracy - Friday 7 February, 2020
'Barristers cannot discriminate': Bar Council responds to criticism of FF TD who advised Gerry Adams
In other #GE2020 news, Sinn Féin accused Mairéad McGuinness’ Auschwitz comments of revealing a ‘panic and desperation’.
# democracy - Monday 25 November, 2019
Hong Kong leader to 'listen humbly' after pro-democracy parties crush opposition at local elections
The Labour Party in Hong Kong attributed to the victory to the “sweat, blood and tears” of protesters.
# democracy - Sunday 24 November, 2019
Hong Kong voters wait in hundred metre-long queues to cast their ballot in elections
One-third of registered voters had cast their ballot in the first five hours.
# democracy - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong
A measure banning the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment that have been used by security forces was also approved.
# democracy - Saturday 26 October, 2019
Why was there such a big fuss over 'Votegate' and what happens next?
There have been calls for a review of the voting system, but some TDs have said deputies simply need to follow the rules.
# democracy - Wednesday 16 October, 2019
'Carrie Lam step down!': Chaotic scenes in Hong Kong legislature as hecklers shout down major speech
The speech by chief executive Carrie Lam was billed as an attempt to win hearts and minds after four months of seething pro-democracy protests.
# democracy - Monday 9 September, 2019
Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing
Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.
# democracy - Thursday 29 August, 2019
Hong Kong police ban pro-democracy rally over fears of violence by protesters
It follows a return to violence during protests in the region last weekend.
# democracy - Sunday 18 August, 2019
Hundreds of thousands attend another huge protest in Hong Kong
Weeks of demonstrations have plunged the city into crisis.
# democracy - Saturday 17 August, 2019
'We wouldn’t like to see Tiananmen Square happen again' - Hong Kong citizens in Ireland on why they support the protests
Hong Kongers in Ireland believe there is no end in sight for protesters.
'If we stop now, things will only get worse': More mass protests take place in Hong Kong
Rival pro-democracy and pro-government demonstrations were held in the city today.
# democracy - Sunday 2 June, 2019
Bertie Ahern worried Ireland was 'a laughing stock with our stupid old pencils', so why was e-voting never introduced?
The history of e-voting in Ireland is a long, winding, costly saga.
# democracy - Saturday 1 June, 2019
Irish people are split over whether we should have another go at e-voting
Fewer than half of poll respondents thought it was a good idea.
# democracy - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Opinion: Directly elected mayors would be good for democracy
Citizens of some cities will vote on Friday as to whether to introduce a directly elected mayor – the move would boost local government, writes Deiric Ó Broin .
# democracy - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Taoiseach says any protests against expected Trump visit 'allowed and welcomed'
Both the Labour party and the Social Democrats have spoken out against Trump’s visit, stating he is “not welcome in Ireland”.
# democracy - Sunday 14 April, 2019
Sudan wants the international community to back its new military rulers
The plea came from its foreign ministry.
# democracy - Thursday 7 March, 2019
Opinion: The Venezuelan government must go - it has failed its people and become utterly corrupt
Venezuela, once among the richest countries in Latin-America, now needs food aid. Only free and fair elections can save the country, writes Eamon Stack.
# democracy - Saturday 9 February, 2019
Opinion: Ireland is wrong about Venezuela - US regime change never brings improvement
‘An impressive spin campaign has been waged to create an illusion that all ‘civilised nations’ support regime change in Venezuela – similar to the ‘grand alliance’ which invaded Iraq’, writes Eilis Ryan.
# democracy - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
The Government wants you to tell it how to make voting easier
The Government now intends to reform and modernise the electoral registration process.
# democracy - Wednesday 5 September, 2018
Opinion: On either side of the Atlantic, a disregard for verifiable facts has increasingly become the norm
Simon Foy examines politics in the era of Donald Trump, taking in fake news, allegations about Jeremy Corbyn, and the behaviour of Boris Johnson.
# democracy - Saturday 1 April, 2017
Activist shot dead as protesters storm government building in Paraguay
Offices were ransacked and 30 people were injured as a demonstration turned violent.
# democracy - Sunday 18 December, 2016
Poll: Are you confident the Citizens' Assembly will resolve the issue of abortion?
A recommendation will likely be made before the end of March.
# democracy - Tuesday 22 November, 2016
Opinion: Allow emigrants and young people vote for real democracy
Extending voting rights to emigrants and young people aged 16 and 17 would strengthen, expand and enrich our democratic system, writes James Doorley.
# democracy - Sunday 20 November, 2016
Angela Merkel has decided to run for a fourth term to 'defend democratic values'
Although she knows re-election will not be a “cakewalk”.
# democracy - Wednesday 26 October, 2016
'Hullabaloo over EU's best trade deal in history makes no sense', says Irish MEP
A French-speaking region of Belgium called Wallonia has voted against the trade agreement CETA – and because of this, the deal will most likely not go ahead.
# democracy - Saturday 16 July, 2016
Why is there a coup happening in Turkey?
Why is this happening? TheJournal.ie takes a look at the background.
# democracy - Friday 15 July, 2016
Turkey coup: Military says it has taken over - but thousands take to the street to protest
The military said it has “completely taken over the administration of the country” but President Erdogan has urged people to take to the streets.
# democracy - Tuesday 21 June, 2016
The Debate Room: Should Britain leave the EU? An Irish perspective
As the referendum on Brexit approaches, we ask two people living in England for their views
# democracy - Friday 26 February, 2016
Here's the great TheJournal.ie guide to voting in an Irish election
Everything you ever wanted to know about voting, but were too afraid to ask…
# democracy - Friday 29 January, 2016
A cute kid just made the perfect election request to a Dublin candidate
‘Just wanted to see if I could get a hamster’.
# democracy - Sunday 24 May, 2015
This referendum will be remembered as a victory for equality, democracy and love
This historic vote has served as a catalyst for profound social change by prompting us to think beyond our narrow self-interests and helping us to overcome some of our deepest fears.
# democracy - Saturday 31 January, 2015
Column: So, you've made it into government? Here's how to avoid a democratic revolution
Congratulations, you’ve been elected! Luckily you can avoid living up to any promises you’ve made – just follow this guide.
# democracy - Wednesday 31 December, 2014
Vincent Browne set to take 'democracy television' on the road
‘The People’s Debate with Vincent Browne’ will be visiting north county Dublin, Galway, Wicklow and Clare next year.
# democracy - Tuesday 25 November, 2014
Poll: Should we lower the voting age in Ireland?
The Taoiseach has said there will be a referendum on it next year – do you think it’s a good idea?
# democracy - Thursday 20 November, 2014
Opinion: Is it any wonder protests turn nasty when they make fools out of those who believe?
Like many, events of last week and last weekend have shaken my certainty in Irish democracy. The wicked go unpunished and the good go unrewarded.
# democracy - Monday 10 November, 2014
Opinion: Irish Water protests show exactly why we need direct democracy
This week the Government will respond to a recommendation to hold a referendum about placing a citizens’ initiative provision in the Constitution.
# democracy - Saturday 18 October, 2014
Protesters in Hong Kong have retaken their protest camp
Protesters are angry at what they see as China’s interference with Hong Kong’s independence.
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Poll: Will you go to a pub/restaurant when they're permitted to open on 29 June?
THE PLAN TO re-open Ireland has accelerated rapidly, after the Taoiseach yesterday announced a string of guidelines that had been brought forward.
One of those guidelines concerns pubs. The original plan had been to re-open them at the beginning of Phase Five in August, but under the new plans pubs that serve food will be permitted to open when Phase Three begins on 29 June.
They do not require a restaurant licence to open but must comply with strict social distancing protocols which would prohibit gatherings around the bar and require people to be served at appropriately spaced tables.
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan urged pubs to be “sensible” yesterday, and added that a few “fellas drinking pints and eating a packet of peanuts” will not constitute a pub operating as a restaurant.
Restaurants will also be permitted to open from this date, as long as they adhere to the above protocols.
So, today we’re asking you: Will you go to a pub/restaurant when they’re permitted to open on 29 June?
Poll Results:
I'll leave it a week or two, maybe longer (5752)
No (4428)
Maybe sometime during that week (3619)
Yes, on the 29th (2971)
I wouldn't usually frequent them anyway (1367)
Not sure (1111)
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Opinion: Entrepreneurs with a disability need support to compete - and it's just not there
By Eddie Hennessy - @EddieHennessy1
Professor Sam McConkey: The reality is it could be November before schools are back in full
By Professor Sam McConkey
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