Attention, class. Sit up straight. Concentrate. Now. What is the difference between “engage with” and “challenge”? Right first time, young Wilson: engaging with suggests something positive – as in “The young couple are now engaged”. But to say “The young couple are now challenging each other” would suggest or at least hint at an oppositional […]
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The secret they hid
As faithful readers of this blogsite will know, I’ve stopped doing guest blogs (and comments) for a range of reasons. However, I feel compelled to reproduce this piece with the kind permission of its author, Richard Irvine. In my judgement, it is an outstanding piece of writing in both content and form. My mother […]
‘The anti-equality axis in the North is blocking political progress’ by Declan Kearney
“Restoration of public confidence in the political process, reestablishment of the political institutions; and future stability now depends upon implementation of the agreements, equality and respect for all in society and adherence to the GFA.” – Declan Kearney An equality ‘revolution’ in the north of Ireland has been bubbling just below the surface […]