Citizenship is still regarded by some as a neutral marker that arrives with birth, an equally bestowed dispensation, an act of inclusion that can be taken for granted. Sean Sheehan Maybe, once up a time, it was like this for everyone; it still is for some people in […]
In Focus
In Focus
Where the ‘bad kids’ live
It is strange how the English word ‘estate’ has different meanings. It may mean the plush land-holdings of the aristocracy, or a social housing development, for the working class and poor. Steve Latham When I was growing up, our town had an ‘estate’, in this latter sense. As […]
Diversity: tolerance is not enough
They will never be equality, because all humans are different; this is an idea that is generally accepted in today’s society. Mabel Encinas However, the consequences of this diversity, are seen in different values and through a variety of actions. In other words, there are differences of perception […]
The cruel randomness of the pandemic
The current coronavirus pandemic can be coped with much better if there is a system of meaning ‘from above’, rather than merely ‘from below’. Nigel Pocock The ultimate expression of men and women, is their minds. The paradox is that we have to play the role of God […]
Abolishing the police
It is easy to think of socially useful functions carried out by the police and every now and again media attention is aroused when police violence and criminality is made public. Sean Sheehan Citizens are assured that rotten apples in the barrel can be removed but what if […]
















