Columns

The vibe shift is a myth

Far from living through an age of cultural rebellion, we are seeing the imposition of cultural conformity

Our AI overlords will end bigotry

Bring on the machines

Why violence is political

Attempts to de-politicise the murder of Anne Widdecombe will fail

The myth of banned books

If transgression is fun and easy, it is probably not transgressive

Why they hated Ann Widdecombe

Fair-minded people could agree or disagree with her opinions. Left-wing bigots hated her for not abandoning them

Wit as well as social conscience

Avril Quartet: Claires Obscures (Etcetera)

Lord’s and ladies

The first women’s Test is a welcome step forward

The wonders of Whistler

A new exhibition offers calm stillness — mostly

Equality of opportunity, and other bedtime stories

Britain cannot make progress if equality is its highest goal

Hector Savage

How to account for this sudden access of celebrity?