Comment & Analysis

Editorial
Seanad University Panels are Elitist, But Reform Shouldn’t Lose What Makes them Valuable
Certain reform proposals, while tackling elitism, may mean we lose out on what makes the university panels worthwhile.

Léiríonn Ráth an Fheachtais “Feiminithe na Tríonóide” Cumhacht Fhéideartha Feachtas Mac Léinn
Léirigh feachtais le déanaí an tionchar a bhfuil ag mic léinn nuair a chomhiobríonn siad ar theachtaireacht thábhachtach.

Editorial
The Success of “Feminists of Trinity” Proves the Potential Power of Student-Led Campaigns
Recent campaigns have shown the difference students can make when working on an important message.

Contribution
Hiding in Plain Sight: I’m Many Things, But I’m Not a Man
I want to be and deserve to be treated as a human being but there are people out there who disagree with me on that point.

Contribution
In Ireland, Fathers are Seen as Disposable Utilities
James Behan argues that fatherhood is seen as a privilege to be granted, rather than an inalienable right.

Contribution
The 1916 Commemoration was Impressive, but In Some Ways Misguided
Megan McDermott argues that the prioritisation of relatives and the focus on military aspects may not have been what the Rising's participants had in mind.

Ba Cheart go mbeadh Meabhrúchán ar Chumas Daoine Óga Athrú a Bhaint Amach atá in Éirí Amach 1916
Ta comhthorthaí do dhaoine óga ag an reifreann chomhionannais pósta agus Éiri Amach na Cásca. Anois, ní mór dúinne troid.

Editorial
1916 Should be a Reminder of Young People’s Power to Effect Change
The marriage equality referendum has some corollaries with the 1916 Rising for young people. Now it’s time for us to fight.

Fírinne Scanrúil Meabhairshláinte LGBT a Dhéanann Riachtanas de Shochaí Níos Fáiltiúla agus Níos Fulangaí
Ní leor í inglacthacht fhoirmiúil an chomhphobail LGBT chun dul i ngleic le fulaingt intinne daoine óga atá ag teacht chun réitigh lena bhféiniúlacht, daoine atá tacaíocht níos pearsanta uathu, a áitíonn an Bord Eagarthóireachta.

Editorial
The Reality of LGBT Mental Health Necessitates a More Welcoming Society
Formal acceptance of the LGBT community is not sufficient to ease the anguish of young people coming to terms with their identity.