Peter Robinson’s resignation threat shows what a savage blow the failure
of the prosecution of John Downey has dealt to the political process in
the north.
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Robinson hedged threat with sufficient waffle
Peter Robinson’s resignation threat shows what a savage blow the failure
of the prosecution of John Downey has dealt to the political process in
the north.
Published March 1, 2014
Why doesn’t Gregory Campbell launch a campaign to lift The Power of
Orange Knickers up the charts? This would be a more apt and less risible
response to the success of Glasgow Celtic supporters in pushing The
Roll of Honour into the BBC’s chart show.
Published February 21, 2014
Fathach á mhúscailt – Lá Mór na Gaeilge
A major protest against the erosion of the Irish language and the
rights of Irish speakers takes place at 2pm later today [Saturday] at
the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin. An article on ‘Lá Mór na Gaeilge’
by Tomaí Ó Conghaile, editor of NÓS
Published February 15, 2014
After Mandela’s death, remembrance of his struggle against the state
oppression of his people reminds us of Bobby Sands, another human rights
defender, who fought for the same goals in Ireland.
Published January 31, 2014
Without any doubt, the release from prison of Lurgan man Martin Corey
will be welcomed by all persons with an interest in justice.
Published January 25, 2014
While it’s great fun watching the lying and deceit, the
accusations and acrimony, what you have to understand is that the putsch
against Ian Paisley in 2008 had a political purpose,
Published January 25, 2014
Irish Republicans have stretched ourselves in the negotiations and we
are up for the challenge the Haass proposals contain, writes Gerry Adams.
Published January 17, 2014
Official calls are constantly being made by government figures including
David Cameron for a resolution of the past here. But they themselves by
their inaction are preventing the very resolution that they are
demanding.
Published January 11, 2014
A united response is the only option
As families and friends gathered for a Christmas vigil in protest at
internment, the Republican Network for Unity released this commentary on
the situation.
Published December 28, 2013
The PSNI and the HET have vested interests
concerning what the State did during the conflict, and
are perpetuating the legacy and culture of
State impunity.
Published December 20, 2013
Mandela tributes full of political revisionism
It's interesting to compare people's comments on bomb attacks by
different organisations.
Published December 14, 2013
Media’s abuse of power and Sinn Fein leader must end
Few other political leaders in this country or indeed in Britain have
been scrutinised to the same degree of bias as Gerry Adams.
Published December 6, 2013
British Army stupidity increased IRA support
By how long did the dishonest, sneaky, secretive
unjust behaviour of the MoD prolong the conflict?
Published November 15, 2013
Ireland’s sovereignty will stay lost after the bailout
The promise by Enda Kenny that the 26-County state is on course to “retrieve our
economic sovereignty and independence”. is an illusion.
Published November 8, 2013
The new criminalisation agenda
Sean Bresnahan warns that an attempt is being made to rewrite history,
with some victims of the conflict being targeted and discriminated
against, even in death. For the Pensive Quill.
Published November 1, 2013
A look at the controversy over comments by sports
commentator Joe Brolly in defence of
nationalist communities who name facilities
after hunger strikers and other republican heroes.
Published October 25, 2013
Vulnerable and poor targeted again
They targeted the vulnerable again: women with babies, the
vulnerable elderly, the vulnerable youth, poor people dependent on
prescriptions.
Published October 18, 2013
It will be sad and a major setback if 5000 jobs are not realised and
300 million pounds in investment lost. More important than Peter Robinson
reneging on the MLK [Maze/Long Kesh] project, is what his decision
symbolises.
Published October 11, 2013
Unionist threat to use violence nothing new
Sinn Fein spokesmen have been queuing up to express disappointment at
what they complain is a lack of unionist leadership. Where have they
been?
Published October 11, 2013
Hierarchy of victims debate diminishes us all
There has been much exploitation and manipulation of people bereaved and
injured in our conflict - playing on emotions and grief for political
capital.
Published October 4, 2013
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