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Jade Hayden

Jade Hayden has an MA in journalism, a degree in English, and a house rabbit who sleeps in her bed sometimes. You'll often find her wearing glasses, fixing her fringe, and complaining about the amount of time she spends on public transport. Jade is also the editor of HeadStuff's topical section, and she'd love if you sent your submissions over to [email protected]

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The Week on Twitter | Citizens’ Assembly, National Maternity Hospital, & Theresa May

Jade Hayden Apr 22, 2017

This week, Theresa May called a snap election, the Sisters of Charity are being given a maternity hospital, and the #WeAreIrish hashtag celebrated diversity in Ireland. The Citizens' Assembly also voted in favour of changing Ireland's…

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The Week on Twitter | Kendrick, Orkambi, & Sean Spicer

Jade Hayden Apr 14, 2017

This week, Sean Spicer said some things about Hitler, Kendrick Lamar released an album, and new drugs are set to become available for people living with cystic fibrosis. It was also National Pet Day, so that was nice. #SeanSpicer claims…

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The Week on Twitter | Article 50, Cristiano Ronaldo, & Transport Strikes

Jade Hayden Mar 31, 2017

This week, Article 50 was triggered, activists rallied outside the Dáil for disability rights, and Dublin Bus services were cancelled due to secondary picketing. Someone also made a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, and it was an event.…

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Irish Students Are Taking Consent Classes Into Their Own Hands

Jade Hayden Mar 29, 2017

There used to be flyers hanging in UCD’s arts block that read ‘Drinking is not a crime. Rape is.’ The words screamed from the page, white on red background, beside an image of an unconscious woman with makeup smeared across her face. Next…

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The Week on Twitter | Enda Kenny, Donald Trump, & Shite Pints

Jade Hayden Mar 17, 2017

This week, Enda Kenny visited Donald Trump, someone poured an atrocious pint, we got the referendum we've all been gasping for, and there was a protest at RTE. The EU also ruled that employers were allowed to ban the hijab in the workplace,…

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The Week on Twitter | Strike4Repeal, International Women’s Day, & Rihanna

Jade Hayden Mar 10, 2017

This week, Ireland went on Strike4Repeal, the rest of the world celebrated International Women’s Day, and Rihanna looked well, as usual. It was also the two year anniversary of #YokeTuesday, when ecstasy and other drugs became temporarily…

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The Week on Twitter | Milo Yiannopoulos, Simon Harris, & Pie-gate

Jade Hayden Feb 24, 2017

This week, Milo Yiannopoulos resigned from Breitbart, Minister for Health Simon Harris was a vampire, Robbie Williams was at the Brits, and we discovered some new planets. A goalkeeper was also forced to resign when he ate a pie at a…

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The Week on Twitter | Justin Trudeau, Enda Kenny, & the Grammys

Jade Hayden Feb 17, 2017

This week, there were calls for Enda Kenny to step down as Fine Gael leader, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was desirable, and Valentine's Day happened. The Grammys were also on this week, and Adele won lots of awards. Pressure on…

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The Week on Twitter | Ann Lovett, Beyonce, & the Rose of Tralee

Jade Hayden Feb 5, 2017

This week, the Rose of Tralee stated that they had not banned trans women from entering, Beyonce announced that she was with child(ren), and it was the 33rd anniversary of Ann Lovett's death. It was also the 1st of February, so St. Brigid's…

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The Week on Twitter | Strike4Repeal, Piers Morgan, & Nazis

Jade Hayden Jan 27, 2017

This week, a Nazi got punched, Piers Morgan was an idiot, and we all planned to Strike 4 Repeal. The Oscar noms also came out, so I finally decided to watch La La Land. It was fine. Activists launch #Strike4Repeal movement #repealthe8th On…

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