Robyn Alice
Robyn Alice is a British writer. She tweets at @roalsovi
In defence of emotional voting
We cannot expect voters to think in cold rational terms
Women MPs should be representing women’s interests
It was ludicrous to talk about microaggressions in the aftermath of an alkaline attack
Leave Gen Z alone
The supposed laziness of young people has itself become a lazy trope
Cynical in Venezuela
The corruption and incompetence of its political system seeps into the soul
The bizarre campaign against Physician Associates
The interests of doctors are being elevated above the interests of patients
Reparate good times, come on!
The Critic’s Extremely Factual Guide to Slavery Reparations the UK Most Definitely Owes
Why Trump triumphed
The Democrats had too many self-inflicted disadvantages to overcome
Twitter has always been toxic
Bluesky is a reminder of an earlier form of smug spitefulness
The costs of assisted suicide
The trade-offs are real and extremely serious
A captivating northern star
If Lise Davidsen sneezes, the opera world shuts down
French lessons
Macron’s centrist coalition has not only led the country to paralysis, but is itself threatened with implosion
Humble pie?
Ric Holden is painfully aware that he is only just Holden on to his seat