With or Without Brexit, There Should Be No Border in Ireland
With the question of the Irish border looming large over Brexit calculations, Barnaby Raine argues it's time to put the question of Irish reunification back on the table.
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3 Reasons Ireland Must Repeal the Eighth Amendment
On 25 May, Irish citizens will be given the chance to remove and replace the eighth amendment - the wording in their constitution which makes abortions illegal in the majority of circumstances. Here are three reasons the amendment must be repealed.
Northern Ireland Needs Jeremy Corbyn More Than It Realises
With the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement almost upon us, the recent political deadlock shows the future of the peace process rests on the ability to take a radical approach to Northern Ireland's social ills.
The Right to Truth in Northern Ireland: Power, Justice and Accountability
Nearly two decades following the Good Friday agreement, the road to historical justice remains obscure and full of systemic challenges. However, the families of victims and survivors remain steadfast in their pursuit of transparency and accountability.
The End of the UK?
James Butler is joined by Dawn Foster and Pat Kane to discuss Scotland, Ireland and the possible end of the UK.
The Real Threat to the Union is English Nationalism
Yesterday Nicola Sturgeon announced her intention to bring a second referendum on Scottish independence. Meanwhile politicians in the Republic of Ireland were laying down a roadmap for Irish reunification. But it's English nationalism driving the latest divisions.
The End of a Unionist Majority: Where Next for Northern Ireland?
The northern Irish assembly elections ended the long-term unionist majority in Stormont. Donnacha Kirk on what just happened, what it means, and how things may play out.
Election Reaction: Breaking the Pro-Austerity Hegemony Won’t Be Enough for Northern Ireland
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
‘Deep’ State, Subversion and Legitimacy
On last week's Novara FM, Aaron and James discussed the relationship between elections and the activities of the 'deep' state. Rosa Gilbert wrote a piece reflecting on that conversation and the tactics of the deep state in Northern Ireland.