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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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2017 | THE YEAR ON TWITTER

Jade Hayden Dec 28, 2017 0

It has certainly been a year, alright. It's been a year on Twitter as well - 2017, if you want to be exact. Over the past 12 months, lots of things have happened. Some of those things have been good, some of those things have been…

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The Art of Persuasion | Inside Repeal’s Artistic Influence

Jade Hayden Sep 13, 2017 0

Beneath a few layers of blue paint on the wall of Dublin’s Project Arts Centre is a 14 foot red heart. The words “repeal the 8th” are strewn across it in white, and were visible to all who walked by the building until the day they were…

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Mind Your Manners | Tone Policing & Repealing the 8th

Jade Hayden Aug 15, 2017 0

If it wasn’t for Twitter, Tara Flynn says she would probably be sitting in her flat wondering who else is pro choice. Now, social media has given her a pretty quick way of finding out. “One of the biggest reasons to stay online, and to…

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Hashtag Activism | Social Media & Repealing the 8th

Jade Hayden Jul 26, 2017 0

In late August 2016 two Irish women live tweeted their journey to the UK to have an abortion. The hashtag ‘#TwoWomenTravel’ dominated Twitter for two days, as users watched the anonymous women document their experience in real time amidst…

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The Week on Twitter | Caitriona Perry, Jobstown, & #KnowYourRepealers

Jade Hayden Jul 1, 2017 0

This week, Donald Trump made some inappropriate comments about Irish journalist Caitriona Perry, the Jobstown six were found not guilty, and Brid Smith became the first TD to speak publicly about her abortion. Ed Sheeran also announced a…

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The Week on Twitter | General Election, James Comey, & The Babadook

Jade Hayden Jun 10, 2017 0

This week, Jeremy Corbyn was the absolute boy, Theresa May went into talks with the DUP, and the Tories lost a load of seats. Ariana Grande also held a benefit concert in Manchester, former FBI director James Comey gave a testimony, &…

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The Week on Twitter | Chelsea Manning, Enda Kenny, & Avocados

Jade Hayden May 19, 2017 0

This week, Chelsea Manning was released from prison, Enda Kenny stepped down as Fine Gael leader, and Ched Evans warned young women about the dangers of alcohol. Avocados also ruined the property market, according to an Australian…

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#ALittleforAleppo gave orphaned Syrian children a childhood

Jade Hayden May 16, 2017 0

Last November, Aleppo’s only orphanage was bombed. The 50 or so children inside the building at the time experienced the terror and devastation of the blast first hand, as their entire food supply was destroyed and the orphanage's car was…

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The Week on Twitter | Emmanuel Macron, Stephen Fry, & Eurovision

Jade Hayden May 13, 2017 0

This week, Emmanuel Macron won the French presidency, maternity benefit payments were delayed, and Stephen Fry nearly got done for blasphemy - and then didn't. The Eurovision semifinals were also on telly, and lots of people did some good…

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The Week on Twitter | Leo Varadkar, Bernie Sanders, & Fyre Festival

Jade Hayden Apr 28, 2017 0

This week, the Citizens' Assembly confirmed their recommendation on Ireland's abortion laws, Leo Varadkar received some backlash for his 'social welfare cheat' campaign, and tickets for a Bernie Sanders talk sold out in 5 minutes. Ja Rule's…

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