Politics

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

Will Irish Labour provide a socialist alternative in NI?

John CoulterSeptember 26, 2019

Is the Irish Labour Party strong enough to compete with established movements in Northern Ireland elections, asks Dr John Coulter. You can follow John on Twitte... Read More...

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The Electoral College is an eccentric nuisance

Fionnbharr RodgersSeptember 24, 2019

Today is National Voter Registration Day in the US. At a time when the country’s electoral system is under more scrutiny than ever, Fionnbharr Rodgers looks at ... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Ruth FosterSeptember 22, 2019

Ruth Foster and Jamie Pow review this week's political week in 5 points. There is no Planet B On Friday millions of people – mostly school students – took to ... Read More...

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Sinn Féin’s VP tussle: stage management or chance for debate?

John CoulterSeptember 20, 2019

Is the Michelle O’Neill/John O’Dowd tussle for the deputy leadership of Sinn Féin a stage-managed stunt or a genuine chance for debate within the party, asks Jo... Read More...

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Humanity’s Last Stand?

Alina UtrataSeptember 19, 2019

With the latest worldwide Climate Strike set for tomorrow, Alina Utrata offers some personal observations. I don’t know much about the climate crisis... Read More...

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Democracy leaves Trump running scared

Fionnbharr RodgersSeptember 14, 2019

In April of this year, the news that former Governor of Massachusetts Bill Weld had launched a campaign to challenge the President for the Republican nomination... Read More...

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