charities
The slick glide through the institutions
When values are outsourced to third-party organisations, everybody suffers
Going to the dogs
Even overwhelmed animal charities are redirecting resources to promote Pride
The battle is not the war
Free speech defenders should not celebrate prematurely
The sculptor’s funeral
The death of Imogen Stuart represents the passing of an Ireland that built, rather than destroyed
Sweet magic in Hokkaido
Sushi for breakfast, crisps for dessert and delicious chocolate
On the deceptive use of words
We must be very careful with redefinitions of commonly understood words
How to win at Chopin
Giving marks to people playing Chopin is no different from deciding on medals in gymnastics
With their pants down
The Conservatives are in a nightmare they cannot wake up from
The poverty of “Singapore-on-Thames”
Britain can take inspiration from other countries but it cannot merely imitate them
The fixtures that forged a nation
Even if you loathed sport, you could enjoy this book — which is why it can both delight and frustrate
Postcards from before the war
It is no longer possible to reflect upon Israeli culture as if the “Question of Palestine” could be brushed aside
Why we don’t police anti-Christian hate
Jewish and Muslim communities rightly get protections and attention from the government — but Christians are routinely overlooked
Go west
Rishi has been a bit down lately
Very public introspection
The content of “misery lit” is disturbing, but what purpose does it serve?
