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Ancient Stone Debate and Green Party Byelection Victory

2/28/2026

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Dr. Alan Woolley, in response to Professor Gray's letter, argues that the rounded boulders used in ancient Irish stone lifting are not glacial erratics because glacial blocks stay angular.
He adds that river or coastal fragments are more likely rounded by currents.
Richard Bryant expresses optimism after the Green Party's victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection, signaling a shift from two-party politics toward compassion and social justice.

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Dr. Alan Woolley, in response to Professor Gray's letter, argues that the rounded boulders used in ancient Irish stone lifting are not glacial erratics because glacial blocks stay angular.
He adds that river or coastal fragments are more likely rounded by currents.
Richard Bryant expresses optimism after the Green Party's victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection, signaling a shift from two-party politics toward compassion and social justice.