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Catholic tide can’t be held back

Falling below the 50 per cent figure was a staggering psychological shock for unionists, many of whom still have it fixed in their head that they amount to two thirds of the north’s population.

Published December 14, 2012

Long history of unionist domination

It took nearly one hundred years for democracy and equality to arrive in Belfast City Hall in Ireland’s second largest city, writes Jim Gibney.

Published December 7, 2012

Another issue flying in the face of change

The present kerfuffle about flying the Union flag over Belfast City Hall is a reminder of how long it takes to change anything and of the obstacles in the way of change.

Published November 30, 2012

Only fascists would force others to wear a poppy

The annual poppy police hysteria kicked off again this week with the hunt on to find someone who caused offence - not by what they did but what they didn't do.

Published November 16, 2012

Border poll distracts us from serious debate

Unionists are scared stiff of even talking about a border poll because it immediately throws up a series of unwelcome questions.

Published November 9, 2012

Baggott must rein in the securocrat cabal

The arrest, charging and detention of leading republican Padraic Wilson will not advance by one millimetre the objective of bringing justice to the McCartney family for the killing of their brother Robert.

Published November 9, 2012

Wrong Tone

It would be useful if in the process of shaking off its recent past, rebranding and reviving Fianna Fáil, whether as the republican party or the party of a new form of republicanism, that Mr Martin would go beyond old platitudes.

Published October 26, 2012

A border poll is the next step

A little bit of history was made in the Seanad chamber in Leinster House last Friday.

Published October 19, 2012

Irish solution has been to make most vulnerable pay

The response to the crisis in the 26 County economy has been a relentless assault on the disadvantaged, accompanied by protestations by the government of the day that everything possible is being done to protect the vulnerable.

Published October 12, 2012

The internment of Alan Lundy was a statement of intent

A north Belfast republican activist who was arrested and twice refused bail on an unsubstantiated charge of rioting early this summer, was finally released on bail this week. A commentary from Sean MacDiarmada (1916 Society Ard Eoin).

Published October 5, 2012

No wonder Orders laugh at Commission Rulings

Why should any of the predominantly paramilitary-linked bands that the so-called loyal orders swagger along behind pay any attention to the Parades Commission?

Published October 5, 2012

A visit to Gerry McGeough

Independent councillor Angela Nelson reports on her visit to Maghaberry jail to visit protesting republican internee, Gerry McGeough.

Published September 28, 2012

Rewriting past won't solve political woes

A resolution asking the Dublin government to apologise for its role in the early days of the conflict is a unionist ploy to distract attention from the real issues.

Published September 21, 2012

Support Marian Price

A major rally for interned republican activist Marian Price takes place this Saturday [tomorrow] in Dublin. Writing this week, Eamonn McCann said that the era when Irish republicans were imprisoned in British jails without due process is supposed to be history -- but some want to turn the clock back.

Published September 14, 2012