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Far-Right Elements Are Behind The Latest Anti-Mask Push Targeting Parents And Their Children

The Beacon ✒ A number of conspiracy theorists along with activists linked to far-right parties were involved in an anti-mask rally that was held in Dublin on Friday.Bryan Wall6-December 2021On the surface the rally, which attracted roughly 1,000 people, was held to protest against the mandating of the wearing of masks by children in schools in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. As the

Landis: The Story Of A Real Man On 42nd Street

Christopher Owens 🔖 New York City must have been a hell of a place 40 odd years ago.Both a warzone and a utopia for misfits, this period gave us punk rock, no wave, hardcore as well as experimental fiction, underground comics and grindhouse cinema that emanated from the ruins of the city. Several people have documented this period in their own way. Such as Bill Landis. Noted for his Sleazoid

A Morning Thought @ 1303

Minimum Alcohol Pricing And More Nanny Statism

Matt Treacy ✒ From New Year’s Day, all sales of alcohol in Ireland are subject to a minimum pricing regulation. This follows Cabinet approval that was granted last May with few dissenting voices. Minimum pricing is regarded by many as a key means to reducing heavy drinking.That proposition is impossible to prove conclusively although studies from parts of Canada where similar measures were

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Hundred And Twenty

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, Let Us At Least Be CuriousState Papers: Haughey Defied Civil Service Fears To Insist On EPA CreationGuidance On Ministerial Contacts With Sinn Fein Changed Four Times Ahead Of

The Treaty 1921

Caoimhin O’Muraile ☭ Just over one hundred years ago, in December 1921 an Irish delegation met for talks with the British Government at 10 Downing Street. The purpose of these talks was to bring to an end the Irish “War of Independence.” The British side had expressed an interest in June of that year to examine the possibilities of exploratory talks which Eamon de Valera – de facto President of

A Morning Thought @ 1302

The Kindness Of Neighbours

Shirley McMichael ✒ I have posted before about the kindness of my Syrian Refugee neighbours, and today they brought me to tears with their kindness.  They have been here in Lisburn for about 2 years now and I have to admit I was concerned when the house next door went up for sale and it was bought by Social Housing as we hadn’t had great experience in our area from some disruptive people. When I

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Hundred And Nineteen

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, Let Us At Least Be CuriousBertie Ahern Warned UK Of Threat Posed By Real IRA MembersIreland Could Reduce Isolation Period For Certain COVID PatientsJohn Major Privately Admitted

Watching From The Sidelines Of History

Alex McCrory ✒ As is the case this time of year, I am bemused by the plethora of statements emanating from smaller Republican groupings which are invariably optimistic about the year ahead. Claims of activism within working class communities are loudly regurgitated. However, I fail to see any real evidence of this on the ground. No doubt there is a trickle of clientelism in the many hubs, centers