Ella Whelan
The hidden cost of pronoun politeness
Using untruthful pronouns is not the same as complimenting a bad haircut
The BBC feeds us bad science
We can’t even trust the Beeb to tell us about the basic facts of motherhood
Britain’s first postmodern election
What Galloway’s victory really tells us about Britain
The problem with football pundits
Why are we so often stuck with inarticulate ex-pros?
The art of Caspar David Friedrich
In our brave new world of modern art, there’s a growing appetite for celebrating the mystery of the natural world
History will judge us on gender
How can the modern world tolerate such absurdity?
Behind the sofa government
Current Tory strategy consists in hiding and hoping the voters don’t notice the mess
Sticky situation
Everyone’s Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe was different. All were revolting
Plain Janeites
For all their admirable dedication, keepers of the Austen flame cannot be so protective
Remembering an Agatha Christ-mas
What maintains our fascination with the worlds of Agatha Christie?
Joe Biden needs a Reagan moment
It is time not just for strong words but for serious demands