Authoritiarianism
Free speech lives in Finland
The Helsinki court’s affirmation of free speech today is a much-needed beacon of hope
Wanted: a plan to reform the NHS
No serious party can sit out the ideological battle over the remorseless rise in public spending, including on health
Hatred without end
A year on from October 7th, mutual dehumanisation and refusal of moral responsibility characterises our “debate” over the Gaza war
Tense present
Our demand for immediacy makes it difficult to appreciate the past, the present or the future
Over the line
No one should discipline children for asking honest questions or telling the truth
Should we feel pity for the Pelicot accused?
To have endured pain does not excuse inflicting pain
British industry has forgotten how to use its voice
Corporate cowards are not standing up to the government
Free speech defenders should practice what they preach
There should be no illiberal exception for anti-Zionist academics
How Australia punished smokers and normalised firebombs
Smoking restrictions have fuelled the Australian tobacco wars
Why Tony Hinchcliffe’s jokes didn’t work
It is very hard to blend comedy and politics