Even the successful battle in the last century to overturn the court’s infamous Plessy vs. Ferguson “separate but equal” doctrine wasn’t a frontal assault that dynamited precedent.

Despite backsliding in various parts of the globe, there's a very clear trend towards the decentralisation of governments.

Short black silk cloak — white dimmity petticoat — shoes and silver buckles — small black silk bonnet — hardly shading her round good-natured face, were singular gear, even in London; and her rich brogue whenever she inquired, if any one could tell her, where Lady Brilliant's, and her young lady's house was in Grosvenor Place, caused a universal laugh, which she did not at all relish.

By the beginning of April at least seven green-liveried diesel brake tenders had been delivered to Toton depot and were being tested with B.R. Sulzer Type 4 diesels.