Six Counties: Ballymena’s racist pogrom
The recent racist riot and pogrom in Ballymena on 9 June triggered a wave of clashes with police and attacks on migrants in many areas.
The recent racist riot and pogrom in Ballymena on 9 June triggered a wave of clashes with police and attacks on migrants in many areas.
The main parties have seen off challenges from left and right, for now
Northern Ireland’s sectarian culture has proven fertile ground for the spread of racist bigotry towards Muslims
The recent riot in Dublin dramatically shone a new light on the activities of Ireland’s emerging far right.
When a video of two women paraded naked by a mob in the Indian state of Manipur went viral in July, it shone a light on the crimes of Modi’s India.
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The GFA promised much but delivered little—except a breathing space for British imperialism
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UK-EU deal sidelines reveals decorative nature of Northern Ireland Assembly
Hindu nationalism is promoting anti-Muslim hatred
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The 1972 dock strike has important lessons for today as we enter a new period of industrial struggle
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By Bernie McAdam IN RESPONSE to threats over pay, compulsory redundancies and safety, RMT rail workers have voted in favour
Sinn Fein victory runs into Unionist veto
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Forty years ago, Margaret Thatcher’s Tory government fought an undeclared war against Argentina for control of the Malvinas.
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P&O Ferries have brutally sacked 800 workers without notice and replaced them with scab crews on less than the minimum wage.
Cuts to London transport funding are a political attack on Labour and the unions
On 30 January 1972, Bloody Sunday, the British Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 unarmed civil rights protesters in Derry and wounded 15 others.
Dublin Bus workers have soundly rejected a deal recommended by union leaders
The pandemic has exposed that the NHS is not so much at breaking point, but beyond it.