Donnacha DeLong

Donnacha DeLong is an online journalist, Twitter reporter, online consultant and argumentative anarchist. He is a former President of the National Union of Journalists. All views expressed are his own unless otherwise stated.

Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, April 3, 2014 11:01 - 0 Comments

Ideas | Anarchist without Adjectives: Why Rudolf Rocker still matters

On the occasion of the release of a new edition of Rudolf Rocker's classic, 'Anarchism and Anarcho-Syndicalism', Donnacha DeLong revisits some of Rocker's most important contributions to trade union history in the UK.

Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, December 2, 2012 14:46 - 1 Comment

Comment | Media Ethics: Leveson’s support for the Conscience Clause is a significant gain

Donnacha DeLong, outgoing president of the National Union of Journalists, explains why one of the least noticed conclusions of the Leveson report, its support for the Conscience Clause, could prove a significant victory for ethical journalism.

Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, July 11, 2012 15:07 - 9 Comments

Comment | Media reform: the NUJ is calling for a statutory backstop not regulation

Donnacha DeLong, president of the National Union of Journalists, argues that those over-reacting to the NUJ's proposals to the Leveson Inquiry have got it wrong.

New in Ceasefire - Saturday, June 16, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment

Music | Review: Sahara Nights (Roundhouse Studio Theatre)

Donnacha DeLong reviews Sahara Nights, last week's diverse and engaging multimedia showcase in London aimed to draw attention to the rich culture of the people of the Western Sahara.

Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, May 5, 2012 0:00 - 3 Comments

Comment | Rupert Murdoch and his amazing dog-whistle

When testifying last week before the Leveson inquiry into media ethics, Rupert Murdoch insisted he had never used his media outlets to exert political influence. Donnacha DeLong, president of the National Union of Journalists, begs to differ.

Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:13 - 11 Comments

Comment | In bed with the Enemy’s Enemy: on the hypocrisy of the authoritarian Left

In an impassioned polemic, Donnacha DeLong denounces the "gross hypocrisy" of the unconditional support some on the Western Left have shown Arab dictators against their own people.