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The Gist: The Aul Sod

Joe Biden's visit to Ireland provoked an unexpectedly seething envy from our neighbours to the East.
Simon McGarr Apr 19, 2023
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The Gist: Letter from America

"In a sort of DUP equivalent of the marshmallow test for toddlers, they proved unable to postpone saying No." This is the Gist.
Simon McGarr Mar 4, 2023
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The Gist: Why so many 50:50 results?

Why have so many political results ended up as nearly 50:50 splits in recent years?
Simon McGarr Nov 24, 2022
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The Gist: Roe v Wade, assayed

The US Supreme Court continues its efforts to transport America back to the 19th Century. This is the Gist.
Simon McGarr Jun 25, 2022

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