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A Morning Thought @ 232

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Dessie Black

Anthony McIntyre recalls a Springhill neighbour who died earlier this year.

Dessie & Cassie Black
Three years back TPQ dedicated one of its end of year obituaries to Cassie Black, a good friend...



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Let’s Remember Victims Of British Tyranny. You Said It, Akala

Gabriel Levy in a piece last month focuses on a book to highlight the bloody poppy culture and its associated racism.  
The vindictive, cowardly racism that black Britons face on the streets is...



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One Man Ever Convicted Of Blasphemy In Philippines

From Atheist Republic a piece on the use of Blasphemy law to suppress criticism of religious authority. 



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Carlos Celdran took on the Catholic Church eight years ago...



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A Morning Thought @ 231

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Charlie McKiernan

Anthony McIntyre remembers an old friend from the cages and H Blocks of Long Kesh.

Singin': "Don't worry 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Singin': "Don't worry (don't...



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Netanyahu Needs A War

Writing for Tikkun Magazine, Yoav Peck argues that Benjamin Netanyahu is badly in need of a war to protect and extend his political career. 


Photo Courtesy of Cat J Zavis The...



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A Morning Thought @ 230

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Robert Coulter

Obituary for Rev Dr Robert Coulter, Ulster Unionist politician, Loyal Order Chaplain, and Presbyterian minister composed by and provided to The Pensive Quill by his son John, a regular columnist with...



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At Your Own Risk ➖ A Saint's Testimony

Christopher Owens reviews a pioneering book from the world of gay culture.



Since his death from AIDS in 1994, Derek Jarman has been consistently hailed as a visionary artist. One so openly...



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