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Michael Gove’s new definition of “extremism” is extremely silly
We cannot define such a vague term with such vague terms
What are our cathedrals for?
Changes to the management of cathedrals have obscured the very point of their existence
The Roman Republic is worth thinking about
The life and death of Tiberius Gracchus illustrate the virtues of populism
Irish politicians have lost touch with the people
The failed “modernisation” of the Constitution may not be a one-off failure for Irish liberals
Venice’s tortuous tourist tax
How much public money has been wasted on a scheme which will be quietly retired?
How to destroy football
“Blue cards” will only add to the confusion and subjective rulings we’re now seeing
Very naughty boys
Progressive parenting is all very well but sometimes misbehaviour needs a firmer approach
Introducing Critical Mash
Our new arts podcast, broadcasting from the frontline of the (high) culture war
Joe Biden needs a Reagan moment
It is time not just for strong words but for serious demands
The truth about sex
No amount of clever-clever language games can obscure basic biological facts