Cormac O'Brien
Busdriver on self-deprecation and the uplifting power of rap
Poetry, protest and Perfect Hair — LA rapper Busdriver is doing hip hop his own way: self-managing a slow-burning but immensely credible career.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
Five things you should know about Azerbaijan
The dubious hosts of Europe's mini-Olympics — On the heels of the FIFA circus, the people behind the Olympics are now unveiling their latest franchise in oil-rich Azerbaijan, a country perhaps best-known for its poor human rights record.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
Our Nation's Sons — Joe Caslin's public art defined the tone of the Equality Referendum
Artist confronts Ireland's demons — Powerful, beautiful, provocative. Ireland's excluded are placed front and centre
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
Five things you should know about the Irish equality referendum
Fear, loathing and homophobia — Ireland's LGBT community are locked in a fierce battle with the religious right over the forthcoming equality referendum on May 22. Here's everything you need to know.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
Filmmaker makes plea for journo detained in Azerbaijan, the pits of press freedom
Liz Mermin calls for release of Khadija Ismayilova — Liz Mermin, a collaborator with recently imprisoned journalist Khadija Ismayilova, describes corruption and human rights abuse in Azerbaijan.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien