Culture… Sectarianism Distorting NHS Scotland’s Workforce ? 17 Jul 201322 Jul 2013 By Wladyslaw Mejka For some centuries now, being a Catholic in Scotland has not been a passport to an easy life and it has certainly not been an identity which…
Edinburgh… The 2013 James Connolly Commemoration Video 17 Jun 20132 Jul 2013 The 27th annual James Connolly Commemoration was organised by the James Connolly Society Scotland and the 1916 Societies.
Culture… Offensive Behaviour And The Independence Referendum 22 May 201331 May 2013 This article was originally published on Emancipation and Liberation. By Jim Slaven (@JimSlaven) As another football season draws to a close it is fair to say this one will not…
Edinburgh… Scotland’s Met Of The North 5 Apr 201310 Apr 2013 By Jim SlavenĀ (@JimSlaven) Tomorrow there will be a demonstration calling for an end to the criminalisation of football fans in Scotland. The demonstration will take place at George Square in…
Events… Independence: Should We Stay Or Should We Go 20 Mar 201322 Mar 2013 This article, by 107 Cowgate's Jim Slaven, first appeared at Tal Fanzine. The referendum campaign in Scotland is well under way and almost all politics is dominated by the 2014…
Events… The Flag Riots 9 Jan 20139 Jan 2018 By Jim Slaven The unionist protests across the Six Counties over the decision of Belfast City Council to reduce the number of days the union flag is flown over City…
Ireland… The Policing You Don’t See 19 Dec 201221 Dec 2012 The problem of the lack of transparency and accountability in policing structures is not one confined to Ireland. In Scotland the SNP Government are introducing a single police force which…
Events… Ireland And The Broader Implications Of The 2014 Referendum 23 Nov 201226 Nov 2012 By Jim Slaven The deal between Alex Salmond and David Cameron on the arrangements for the 2014 constitutional referendum has been widely welcomed. Most commentators have focussed on process issues…
Edinburgh… Orange Order Material Used In Primary Schools 7 Nov 201213 Nov 2012 By Jim Slaven At first glance it might look like just another cartoon character. Colourful and odd looking it is designed to get young children's attention in primary school. Placed…
Culture… The British Ideology 3 Sep 201226 Nov 2012 By Jim Slaven So the Olympics are over and it is time to reflect on the significance of London 2012. While the coverage has been extensive, none of it has…
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