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

Content with a ‘good enough’ peace?

Angela GrahamMay 2, 2018

What, I wondered, would Farhadullah Farhad feel about this? In these city-centre aftermaths there’s always a tight knot of men, close to the camera, clutchin... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Callum McNeillApril 29, 2018

“A new age of peace" between the two Koreas. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made history by crossing his country's southern border to meet his South Korean... Read More...

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Women aren’t angry – They’re afraid.

Alina UtrataApril 27, 2018

This article addresses sexual violence. “If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘me too’ as a status, we might give people a sen... Read More...

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Reflections on Northern Ireland politics from the desert

Terry MadillApril 25, 2018

One has to wonder if anyone could be happy with progress 20 years on from the Good Friday Agreement. If the absence of gunmen and bombers from our streets is th... Read More...

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Will the circle be unbroken?

Heather WilsonApril 23, 2018

Though from a traditional Hymn originating from the Mid-West that would scare the devil out of you, the lyrics of this famous song, covered by greats such as Jo... Read More...

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Remembering Redmond: The Other Centenary

Fionnbharr RodgersApril 23, 2018

In the decade of centenaries, it stands to reason that some will be commemorated with greater efforts and zeal, and others may pass by with a simple ‘huh’ excha... Read More...

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