Alex Mulhare

Alex Mulhare

Programme Assistant Intern

Alex is our current Programme Assistant Intern at STAND News. She is currently studying a Master’s in Journalism in Dublin City University. She also has a BA in English and Film from University College Dublin. Alex is 23 and from Limerick. She has been actively involved in student newspapers and magazines throughout her time in college, with interests in politics, social justice, and the arts. In her spare time, she enjoys reading.

This month’s top picks can be found here. 

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The status of women’s rights to personal autonomy today

Lucy Perrier presents a global analysis on the setbacks and advancements regarding abortion.

5 world conflicts you don’t hear about on the news

Meadhbh Hayden explores five crises threatening stability and human rights that have gone under the radar of global media attention.

A crisis response from Canada: Students and the housing crisis

Erin Hirst explains why Canada is closing its borders to thousands of students to combat a spiralling housing crisis.

Shared Histories, Shared Voices: Ireland’s emphatic support for Palestine

Tara Dempsey explores the reasons behind the Irish people’s fervent support for the Palestinian cause.

What are the economic impacts of Javier Milei’s presidency?

Adam O’Neill Mayós on why libertarian Javier Milei’s success amongst Argentines in Ireland and beyond has turned Argentina into a macroeconomic experiment. 

Missiles over Mouths: Could government policy in North Korea be leading towards a second famine?

Forestalling a second famine in North Korea is contingent on the actions of the governing regime. Despite this, leader Kim Jong-Un prioritizes organizing a National Holiday to celebrate his missile might, before tackling the “serious political issue” of food scarcity.

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