“Recreational rioting” in West Belfast

One of the most interesting phrases we learned about the conflict in West Belfast is “recreational rioting.” Daniel, who lives on the (Nationalist) Falls, is part of a mobile phone network that acts as rapid response to any trouble. If a neighbor reports...

The £12,000 insult

Yesterday, the Consultative Group on the Past in Northern Ireland made very sober recommendations on what to do about the legacy of the Troubles — and one whopping mistake: a pay out of £ 12,000 (about $17,000) to the families of everyone killed —...