The gendrification of Ireland
How gender identity theory has become embedded in Irish society
Before and after gould
Bach’s Goldberg Variations have a rich history that far transcend its modern association with Glenn Gould
Tribes of Westminster
Steve Baker MP, Christian Libertarian
Starmer’s hypocrisy
“Beergate” is just the latest chapter in the Labour leader’s cynical political career
Going to the ends of the earth
A thrilling story of machismo, mutiny and madness in the Pacific
Women aren’t “womb-carriers”
How the left internalised the misogyny of the modern state
Buildings for butchers
How should we judge the grandoise building projects of murderous dictators?
Bookshops remaindered
The second-hand book trade has lost much of its romance and charm, not to mention eccentric establishments and their owners
Germany’s crisis of conscience
An unholy alliance of Berlin capitalists and intellectuals has disastrously misjudged the Ukraine war
Timely reminder of the true price of oil
‘Disorder’ argues convincingly that world history now hinges on the price of oil
Allan Pettersson: Barefoot songs (BIS)
Sweden scorned the composer who could have been its greatest
Banks, bikes and choppers
Banks should be like activist investors and intervene early rather than pull loans hastily