Barbie
A mum’s place is in the Irish constitution
Ireland’s constitution is rare in protecting mothers, so why change this?
The descent of man
The mainstreaming of misandry
Love in Barbie Land
Barbie offers a healthy perspective on the relationship between the sexes
The banality of Barbie
Glossy social commentary does not reflect the facts
Less than an animal?
It is surely wrong that animal foetuses enjoy more protection under the law than human ones
The lonely end of a political failure
Leo Varadkar rode to power on a wave of optimism and is disappearing in a puff of disaffection
World Budget Day
On World Book Day, Jeremy Hunt tried and failed to dress up as Nigel Lawson
Parents are being hypocritical about smartphones
Yes, kids use their phones too much, but what about adults?
Why did behavioural scientists crave mask mandates?
The COVID pandemic exposed the nastiness of nudging
After the Cass Review
Our elected politicians need more independence from partial lobbyists
A decade of economic disaster
Only one verdict is possible: Conservative rule has been a comprehensive failure
The invasiveness of voice notes
Don’t send them, and if you must send them keep them short
Immigration enthusiasts and problematic polling
New analysis made British voters look far more pro-migration than they are
Go west
Rishi has been a bit down lately
“Trad” theatre can still feel fresh
West End strikes a balance between keeping their spine and nostalgic appeal, whilst avoiding creakiness
