The Fauci hearing was painful to watch. But we need answers on Covid-19’s origins
The recent televised confrontation between Senator Rand Paul and Dr. Anthony Fauci has reignited a critical conversation about…
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Australia’s ‘pioneer’ colonists profited from slavery. That truth must be acknowledged
When visitors stroll through the sun-drenched streets of Townsville, they encounter a city that proudly bears the name…
The Guardian view on booming poetry sales: Homer, meet the Instapoets
Decades ago, a British writer envisioned a cultural landscape where the roles of poets and screenwriters were completely…
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage: Clacton cannot acquit him
Nigel Farage's recent electoral victory in Clacton may appear to be a personal triumph, but the circumstances surrounding…
Across the world authoritarians want to tell us what a ‘good life’ looks like. Here’s how liberals must respond
Liberal democracies have long operated under an implicit understanding of their proper role. These governments protect individual rights,…
Donald Trump’s spying on leftwing groups recalls J Edgar Hoover’s Cointelpro
The Trump administration's decision to turn its investigative gaze toward progressive organizations represents a significant shift in how…
It’s the SUV tyranny: where have all the normal family cars gone?
Walking through dealership forecourts in search of a modest vehicle for my expanding household, I found myself recalling…
Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers
The carnival atmosphere of election campaigns often masks a more sobering truth about governance. Once the confetti settles…
I feel guilt talking to those left behind in Afghanistan. While I enjoy freedom, they are prisoners
There is a particular kind of guilt that settles in your chest when you live in safety while…
Patriot missiles have been a godsend for Ukraine against Putin, but they’re running out. Kyiv needs help and fast
Ukraine faces an escalating vulnerability as its primary shield against Russian aerial bombardment nears exhaustion. The Patriot missile…