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Sherwood

Caoimhin O’Muraile ☭ reviews Sherwood, a BBC Drama Mini-series. I was watching with a certain amount of political interest the recent BBC dramatized mini-series, Sherwood. I was not too interested in the story, which no doubt for those who enjoy such drama was very good. I just thought modern characters modelled on Robin of Loxley (Robin Hood) running round Sherwood Forest with a Long-Bow

A Morning Thought @ 1481

Protecting The Privileged

Tommy McKearney ☭ This year marks a century since the foundation of the 26-County state. Difficult as it may be to believe, the powers that be are now preparing to celebrate what they will describe as a successful political entity.There will be no mention of the hundreds of thousands forced into economic migration over the period of its existence. No mention of the homeless or the housing crisis,

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of Two Hundred And Fifty Nine

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousGrave Warnings as Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case That Threatens 'Future of Voting Rights''Payoff for 40 Years of Dark Money': Supreme

The Day The Music Died

Charlie Kerr ♮ It is safe to say that the tradition of Irish Republican - or rebel - folk music is a long time dead, being flogged by a collection of opportunists and self-seekers who have recognised the potential in the nostalgia and romanticism of a dying dialectic. Extortionists exploit this market using limited musical skill to execute torturous versions of songs long since played out and now

A Morning Thought @ 1480

Brave Women For 2022 ✑ Maryam Namazie On Blasphemous Women

Maryam Namazie ✒ speaking on Blasphemous Women on 13 June 2022 at Brave Women for 2022 talk organised by Center for Civil Courage from Croatia and Women’s Solidarity from Serbia.Brave Women for 2022 presents courageous women from all over the world whose thoughts and deeds encourage us every day in our struggle for women’s liberation.In this talk, Maryam discusses the status of women in Islam,

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Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousBritain: Irresponsible braggadocio won’t help UkrainiansRussian FM Lavrov gave a Very Tough interview to a BBC journalistTrade Unions Stand

In Kennedy’s Song

Frankie Quinn with a poem from his book Open Gates.In Kennedy's SongIn Kennedy’s SongShe lifted her head and as theTears rolled down her silken faceThey fell on his chest like rocksAnd cut deep whence her pain emerged.♞♜♝She pulled him towards herFelt him meld content in their confusion.Released from her, a fearsome beauty♞♜♝Held captive in her eggshell heart.So he drank her melancholy and tasted

Never The Twain . . .

Peter Anderson 🏸 A picture appeared on my Twitter feed this week proclaiming the world's worst dinner party guests, featuring Lewis Hamilton, Gary Lineker and Gary Neville. Maybe not "the world's worst" as there would be much to talk about, but it gave me a chuckle anyway. Lineker has featured much in the news recently after he stated that as a youngster, he faced racial discrimination! Despite