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Making sense of political events, decisions and ideas directly affecting Northern Ireland. Given their geographical proximity, events in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland will be included in this section

“We’ve got to Create a Place where there’s Hope.” Post-Pandemic NI: Should I Stay or Go?

Connor DalyMarch 31, 2021

Seismic changes forced by Brexit, COVID-19 and technological innovations are shaping Northern Ireland beyond recognition, yet much of our political and societa... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinMarch 29, 2021

Stuck Boat Apparently Unstuck In what seemed like a perfect metaphor for literally everything this week, much of the world’s commercial activity came to an ... Read More...

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NI voices heard at virtual UN Commission on the Status of Women

Bronagh LawsonMarch 28, 2021

For the past two weeks, thanks to the generosity of NIWEP, I was a delegate to the 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Because ... Read More...

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How to Build Back a Better NI Post-Pandemic

Connor DalyMarch 26, 2021

According to the last census in 2011, around a quarter of working-age adults born in Northern Ireland were living in England and Wales. There are various reaso... Read More...

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Rethinking: Mandatory coalition

Sean HaugheyMarch 23, 2021

Every so often it’s healthy to reflect on where things are and where they are going. At Northern Slant, we want to promote a conversation as to how Northern Ir... Read More...

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The Week In Five Points

Steve McGookinMarch 22, 2021

Amid vaccine row, Europe sees worrying Covid spikes It was a week of contrasts as the world continues to wrestle with the Coronavirus. As the UK reached the... Read More...

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