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There is nothing weird or dishonest about having a dual existence
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Keir’s logorrhoea
The prime minister has a lot to say — but does any of it actually matter?
The meaning and meaninglessness of Makerfield
Andy Burnham has triumphed — but can he maintain his success?
When can we believe what we read?
Technology can make knowing the truth more difficult — but we should always have asked more questions about what we read
Embers to tend
The brilliance of Sappho has been obscured by rumour and neglect
Heart of darkness
Alexander Adams encounters an unflinching master of sex and death in Vienna
Institutional feminism against women
The likes of Julia Gillard and Jess Phillips have enabled misogyny
The asylum seeker will see you now
We should not legitimise illegal migration and its damaging effects