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31 July 2003 Edition

Rogha eile Fuinnimh

31 July 2003

AN DRAOI RUA discusses the renewable energy options that could replace the overdependence on fossil fuels. He says that what is needed is the political will to put them in place. Free article

Protecting human rights or the state?

31 July 2003

In the first of a two-part series on the embattled Six-County Human Rights Commission, UNA GILLESPIE explains why nationalists are unimpressed by the Commission's performance to date and outlines the changes necessary to secure the implementation of a satisfactory human rights agenda. Free article

Building political strength

31 July 2003

BY DOMHNALL Ó COBHTHAIGH - I have been enthused by the recent discussion on the place of left-wing politics in the current republican strategy. All too often socialists and radicals have spent their time debating old shibboleths to the avoidance of key strategic issues. I think all contributors share this understanding and the conclusion that we need to adopt a less dogmatic approach to reaching our existing and potential constituencies. Free article


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