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1916 - Just What Are We Celebrating?

1916 - Just What Are We Celebrating?

The Easter Rising was heroic, but the republica elite that emerged in its wake protected the rich, using the IRA to suppress land occupations. Andrew Flood argues that left republicanism is a dead end, always subordinating social revolution to the national cause.

Republicanism as Radical Self-Rule: An Irish Perspective on Sovereignty and the Republic

Republicanism as Radical Self-Rule: An Irish Perspective on Sovereignty and the Republic

Republican sovereignty is a multifaceted concept, says former Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson. Drawing on her own experience as well as the broader struggle, she traces the evolution of republican thought and its application to contemporary issues.

Long live THE Republic! Irish Double Consciousness and the Republican Ideal

Long live THE Republic! Irish Double Consciousness and the Republican Ideal

Drawing on WEB Du Bois’ notion of Double Consciousness, Roibeard Mac an Bheatha discusses what Irishness means now in the context of colonialism past and present.

Frontline: Europe

Frontline: Europe

The European Union is increasingly setting itself on a war footing, aligning itself ever more starkly with Empire. The contradictions of membership for Ireland couldn’t be clearer, writes Clare Daly. Progressive politicians must choose whether they stand with or against revamped imperialism.

Why Irish Neutrality Should Be Defended

Why Irish Neutrality Should Be Defended

The 26-county state’s tradition of engaging in principled neutrality has its roots in our anti-colonial struggle, writes Kieran Allen. We have no choice but to defend it vigorously against the pressures of empire and oppression.

The Price of Expression: Artistic Freedom, Capital and the Republic

The Price of Expression: Artistic Freedom, Capital and the Republic

Ireland’s artistic reputation thrives abroad, yet at home the system supporting creative freedom is under strain. Sara and Joshua Muthi argue that art cannot survive on private patronage alone and ask if the republic will protect it as a space of freedom or let it fall to market forces.

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