US Politicals
The Trump administration’s parting blows
There is an ignoble history of outgoing administrations making things harder for their unwelcome successors – and Trump’s departure was no exception
The reality of tobacco control
To have a law does not mean that it will be respected
The Age of Twee
Line up and clap for the NHS, wankpuffin
Why Britain needs more empty homes
The UK’s housing sector is straining at the seams; empty units and second houses are a sign of economic health
Preaching to a dwindling choir
Once the default denomination of tycoons and the WASP elite, America’s Episcopal Church is struggling
It’s not rocket science
It all goes wrong when arts departments start imitating research universities
Recasting the Crown for modern Britain
This progressive historian’s real charge against the monarchic institution is one of “complacency”
A great conductor leaves the stage
No conductor from China or Japan ever commanded world orchestras before Seiji Ozawa, and none has since matched his impact
The darkness of assisted dying
The desire to end terrible pain is understandable — but the dangers are severe
Addressing misogyny must include addressing trans activism
Against the wokewashing of sexual objectification
Who judges the judges?
Judges, whatever their gender, need sufficient judgement to maintain neutrality and political impartiality
Against Britain’s two-tier policing
Street preachers should not be arrested for offending people
