politics
The Enduring Utility of Peace Studies
As the normative commitments of the discipline meet practical demands, academics are opening up their scope of inquiry
At a Timely Panel, the Hist Discusses the Rise of Political Extremism
Guest speakers included journalists Suzanne Lynch and Conor Gallagher, historian Prof John Horne and Trinity student Emma Taggart.
Spotlight On: Trinity’s Political Societies
Lockdown may be upon us, but you can still join these parties.
Want Politicians to Act Like Humans? Stop Treating Them Like Robots
Most people go into politics with good intentions, and treating them with contempt helps no one, writes Sárán Fogarty.
The Quest for a “New” Politics
From Lynn Ruane to Jeremy Corbyn, unconventional is popular as voters look for something new.
A New Political Party, and Probably the Only Logical Option for Students
Young people have increased political capital since the referendum. The question is where to put it.
Reappropriating Populism
An inherently democratic term has become a weapon of social stigma
Political Accessibility in Democracies
A look at the extent to which it exists, and what can be done to promote it
Worked Up About Water
Tom Myatt sees populist rhetoric and violent protests as ineffective paths to affecting political outcomes
Rabble-Rousers With a Cause
James Shaw looks at those driving left wing student activism in Trinity