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The Council of X
For Stewart, theology is a closed book. Vance just tore it open
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Tame Impala fails to impress
unconquered by a
taste of Crusader food
A shameful Bill
Labour is spectacularly failing the British people on immigration
Going Green
A day out with Zack Polanski and friends
What is wrong now was wrong before
Julia Gillard should not pretend that the “unintended consequences” of the gender debate were unknowable
Pleasure and persuasion
Jean Sibelius: Symphonies 1-7 (Ondine)
Marriage and muscular liberalism
The Fury controversy exposes the contradictions behind Britain’s new marriage laws
Embers to tend
The brilliance of Sappho has been obscured by rumour and neglect
What’s in a name?
Britain’s debate over assisted suicide is being conducted in language designed to obscure what is actually proposed
A moment of profound national unseriousness
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch know that the world faces crises — but are they part of the crises?
What makes an American?
What characterises a US citizen in the 21st century, beyond abiding by the country’s laws and supporting its constitution?
Unusual summer reds
Think exotic spices, maraschino cherries and curly shoes
Andy Burnham’s immigration double game
Andy Burnham might make sceptical noises about mass migration but they mean nothing in practice
What if the AI bubble bursts?
Arguing that an AI bubble is a good thing reeks of techno-optimist complacency
The big crunch
How university expansion failed to prepare Britain for the future
A very American birthday party
n the USA’s divisive 250th birthday celebrations
Grey expectations
Saving England’s native red squirrel will require harsh measures