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Deplorable language is just one part of a climate that enables racism to flourish

Language like ‘strangers’ and ‘fighting-age men’ should be called out, but it is not this alone that is creating division

Peter Murrell sentencing leaves questions unanswered for SNP

Even the judge was left wondering why the former chief executive of the SNP did it. How he did it is another matter.

Anas Sarwar gets his wish – so what now for Scottish Labour?

Viral infection: Foreign states are sowing fear and division on our streets via social media

Sketch: Kate Campbell says the quiet part out loud

Going pains: A decade on, Brexit has reshaped Scotland

Holyrood needs electoral reform

Sketch: King of chaos

If 'scunnered' was the word of the Scottish election, political language needs to change

Deleting gender details from its website is not a great start for the new parliament

Must do better: What the Q Manivannan row reveals about Scottish Parliament lawmaking

Deal or no deal: What might the next Scottish Government look like?

Malcolm ‘six homes’ Offord’s wealth puts him at odds with the deprived electorate he wishes to serve

Why the Scottish Parliament's 'gender stuff' isn't over yet

Scottish politics will remain stuck in a rut until the constitutional question is resolved

Sketch: Andrew Bowie tries to pogo his party to victory

Scottish Liberal Democrats won’t reach for the moon, but are ready to strike a deal

Hungary has pulled closer to the EU - the UK should follow suit

Big tax, big spend – but the Scottish Greens have set out their stall for coalition talks

Scottish Labour’s promises won’t break through voter apathy

Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place

MSP candidate lists show how far Scotland has to go for women’s equality

It’s time to consider compulsory voting to tackle growing electoral apathy

Housing needs transformative change

Even for its most loyal supporters, the SNP's record is starting to look a bit thin

What should we tell young people about voting?