The past is never far away in Georgia despite the relentless focus on America’s future
Talks of election fraud, voter suppression and polling rules being a throwback to era of ‘Jim Crow’ swirl as 2020 outcome remains controversial
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Talks of election fraud, voter suppression and polling rules being a throwback to era of ‘Jim Crow’ swirl as 2020 outcome remains controversial
Rite & Reason: The Irish churches are stuck in a sectarian time warp while the existential current and future needs of Ireland and the world go mostly unaddressed.
Just as King had a dream, so too do the churchgoers at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Thinking Anew: Denying the self is a gain, not a loss, opening the way to a meaningful, purposeful life
This new biography is a pleasure to read and is likely to remain the best starting point to learn about the civil rights leader for many years to come
US president says ‘battle for the soul of this nation is perennial’ during visit to assassinated leader’s church
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Non-violent resistance is more successful than violence
Kremlin insists invasion on track as US prepares $800m in arms for Ukraine
Ukrainian president issues emotional appeal to US politicians on day 21 of Russian invasion
Michelle Obama spearheads campaign to register a million new voters in the US
Dignity and soul are innate to physicality be that frail, healthy, desirable or otherwise
The Hollywood veteran on West Side Story, dating Brando and Elvis Presley, and joy at 90
American-born woman admitted to the Panthéon at elaborate ceremony in Paris
Paris Letter: Dancer titillated audiences while working for the French Resistance
Amazon founder has asked that plaza at the Obama Presidential Center be named after Lewis
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov cited for their fight for freedom of expression
Sinn Féin seeks to exercise power on both sides of the Border. It must account for how it uses power
Despite signature role in origins of boycott she was unrecognised for decades for her contribution
The former British prime minister spoke to Fintan O’Toole at the Irish Times Summer Nights Festival
Race, inequality and how we have a unique opportunity to create a better country
British prime minister is seeking to build a relationship with the new US president
Defence officials say they are vetting members of the National Guard who have been dispatched to Washington for inauguration
Expatriate John Clancey compares movement to Irish struggle for self-rule
America Letter: The destructive end to Trump’s presidency may act as a catalyst for Republicans to work with Democrats
Outgoing president says will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20th
Victory in crucial run-off elections a huge boost to Joe Biden as he prepares to assume presidency
Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff declared victors making it easier for Biden to achieve policy goals
Ahead we see a promised land of good health, normal living and freedom to socialise
America Letter: US capital waits to greet President Biden amid a particularly tough year
Former SDLP leader’s son announces plans for John and Pat Hume peace prize
Several incumbents successfully defend seats despite strong challenges from Democrats
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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