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I'm back on the road with GPRG. Over the next 5 days, I'll be in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Amsterdam, Zurich, and Berlin, delivering facilitated community workshops on the European Commission’s High Risk AI Consultation as part of our democracy platform.

"Decision-makers can use these structures to their benefit, road testing new ideas, testing public opinion, and importantly strengthening trust in political institutions." Emma DeSouza of Civic Initiative writes for Pivotal Platform. pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/pivot…

Pleased to contribute a research blog for Mitchell Institute at QUB at Queen's University Belfast on the Civic Initiative: Could Citizens’ Assemblies be key to unlocking Northern Ireland’s potential? qub.ac.uk/Research/GRI/m…

Celebrating one's own culture should not require the oppression of another's. Free speech does not give one licence to hate speech without consequence. Twelfth bonfires adorned with symbols of hate are not about protest; they are targeted hate crimes & should be treated as such

Just to be sure, on this day more than ever: I stand firmly and convincingly on the side of justice, as I have always done. I come from a country with a tradition of illustrious legal scholars, talented lawyers and corageous judges who have defended justice at great cost and

Pleased to contribute this piece for the Pivotal Platform on the benefits of citizens' assemblies for policy development and democratic renewal in Northern Ireland. Politicians have already committed to their use in New Decade, New Approach. Time to deliver.

My book proposal for 'No Peace' is now with literary agent extraordinaire robert caskie The proposal is a warning and a clarion call for action that challenges our understanding of peace, democracy and the role we can all play in defending these principles.

What message does this send? Paramilitaries threaten violence, and the PSNI and council give in despite the clear threat to public health from this bonfire. A totally nuts way to police and govern. It's not normal. m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

Hello, Netherlands. Third country in three days. Tomorrow, I'll be in Switzerland. But for now, I'm enjoying this delicious DIPA.

“It was clear that they were trying to return to their homes - there’s no question” an IDF soldier explained, adding that their bodies were left to be eaten by dogs. “None of them were armed, and nothing was ever found near their bodies. We never fired warning shots.”

Northern Ireland, 2025. This isn't cultural expression. It's a hate crime. It would not be tolerated anywhere else in the UK. The annual displays of hatred that adorn some bonfires on the Twelfth are a damning display of the dysfunction & unworkability of Northern Ireland.

Hi Zurich! I'll be delivering a workshop on high-risk AI this evening, but for now, I'm enjoying this sorbet in the Swiss sun. Flying out at 7am to deliver a workshop in Berlin tomorrow. 4/5 countries down - 1 to go!

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) says it is "reinventing aid delivery in war zones" The UN reports that over 600 people have been killed at GHF sites in Gaza whilst seeking aid. GHF is weaponising aid, luring starving civilians to their death. Killed for a bag of flour.

Breaking the glass at our wedding - Mazel tov to the melters. Telling me, an Irish woman born in Derry, to go back to Portugal or Brazil because of the origins of my married surname, is one way to show yourself as a xenophobic incel.

With Global Policy Research Group (GPRG) for a facilitated workshop on the EU’s consultation on high-risk AI systems, nice to know you Emma DeSouza !

Started the day in Zurich, spent the afternoon in Berlin, now back in Costa del Fermanagh. 5 countries in 5 days delivering a series of facilitated community workshops on high-risk AI. Met so many class people, navigated many local transport systems. Ready for my bed.

Just 3 days left to get your application in for the 2025/26 Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy! If you have a great policy idea, we want to hear from you. Apply here: lnkd.in/dcrURgTJ Deadline July 16

People should roll behind this small business owner. Let's not allow another large corporation to stamp out a local business. MRP has decided to use the same name as a small cafe owner for the new market hall at the Europa bus centre because they have more power and resources.

Back in Fermanagh, not leaving for the next two weeks with the sole exception of the Left Bank Summer School on Saturday, where I'll be speaking about a United Ireland.