What we do with our empathy matters — and sometimes, twelve people can carry the weight of a nation’s conscience

The RTÉ documentary Housewife of the Year shows how Irish society continues to exploit women’s unpaid labour under a new, economic dogma — and why it’s time to honour that work again

Bono’s critics accuse him of false equivalence in Gaza — but true peace demands uncomfortable truths, not performative purity

Once the dream destination for Irish students, America now feels distant and disillusioning — and our cultural ties are fraying

It is simply not enough for Blindboy to say he respects journalism before dissuading his listeners from engaging with its content

As Irish schools send students on ski trips, too many families can’t afford the basics — let alone inclusion

Louis Theroux’s The Settlers uncovers the chilling beliefs behind Israel’s West Bank settlements and their global echoes

After Britain’s trans rights ruling, concerns grow that autistic people may be next in line for political targeting

Inhabiting shared creative spaces is an antidote to the 'main character energy' of the tech bros and their acolytes

We need to focus on the people suffering, not on which of us is morally superior