Sarah Moss
The coronavirus variations
Here are three of our most praised writers with new offerings written during one or more lockdowns and that also take in the pandemic in their subject matter
Small, but perfectly formed
John Self examines three varied, emotionally satisfying novels that together come in at less than the length of a single Mantel
It’s time to transition babies
Even in the womb, many foetuses can sense their own trans identity
Ireland has become an exporter of gender ideology
An architect of Irish trans policy has been elected Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe
Soothing sounds in time of war
There are expectations going back to 1948 that musicians turn up to provide relief
Michael Gove’s new definition of “extremism” is extremely silly
We cannot define such a vague term with such vague terms
Why we should question the charge of “Islamophobia”
Valid criticism of beliefs and behaviour should not be equated with hateful bigotry
How we killed ideas and kept impressions
We have to rediscover ideas and not just the idea of ideas
The love that dare not speak its name
Classical music has been tarnished with the dread word “elitism”
The dangers of digital media
By abandoning physical media, have we exposed ourselves to censorship and corporate control?
Web of lies
We can combat misinformation with scepticism and content provenance technology
Barking up the wrong tree
Insta-obsessed diners can’t see the food for the reels
Do not sanction the truth
Stating biological facts should not be cause for heavy-handed complaints proceedings
