By Deaglán de Bréadún Combining the words ‘British’ and ‘exit’, the United Kingdom process of withdrawal from the European Union known as Brexit began with a referendum in June 2016 when 52% of UK voters opted to leave the EU. The marriage which took place on New Year’s Day back in 1973 was meant to be finally over by March 2019 but it dragged on until January 31 this … [Read more...] about New Concerns over Brexit as UK Tries to Soften the Protocol on Northern Ireland
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Daniel Shays and the 1786 Protest Against Economic and Civil Rights Injustices
By Ray Cavanaugh
Though it was far from successful, Shays' Rebellion – which spanned several months during the latter part of 1786 and early 1787 – certainly captured everyone's attention. Some, such as Thomas Jefferson, felt that “a little rebellion now and then is a good thing.” But others, such as George Washington, considered it a serious threat to the stability of a nascent … [Read more...] about Daniel Shays and the 1786 Protest Against Economic and Civil Rights Injustices
Sarah Parker Remond
By Christine Kinealy
Continuing Christine Kinealy’s series on Black abolitionists who visited Ireland, we find, in Sarah Parker Remond, a woman who was remarkable and fearless. Frederick Douglass’s visit to Ireland 175 years ago—an experience that he described as “transformative”—has been commemorated on both sides of the Atlantic. However, Frederick was not the first or the last black … [Read more...] about Sarah Parker Remond
Looking Back at an Interview with Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, Jr.
Below is an excerpt from an interview Sean O Murchu conducted with Supreme Court Justice William Brennan in April 1990, just prior to Justice Brennan retiring from the Supreme Court. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower, Brennan served for 33 years. In the opinion of many, he was the most influential member in the Supreme Court's history. He … [Read more...] about Looking Back at an Interview with Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, Jr.
Irish Links at the U.S. Open
When Caddyshack star Michael O’Keefe showed up at the U.S. Open this week, it was just the latest big role played by the Irish at the elite golf tournament. From the Irish Americans who dominated the Open’s early days, to top 21st Century golfers like Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy – both competing this week at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York – the Irish have left … [Read more...] about Irish Links at the U.S. Open