Language
When Good is Bad
The language people use to describe their health demonstrates moral complacency
What is the Matter with the London Stage?
The Left has lost its monopoly, but new political plays like Brenton’s Never So Good still reveal a tin ear for language
The Brexit crunch approaches
Thorny issues remain unresolved as the transition period comes to a close. Yet the hurdles to a deal are not insurmountable
Meritocracy makes a new ruling class
Innovation has often come from hard work by unlettered people. But young progressives now seem to treat education as a proxy for virtue
Some black lives matter more than others
Black Lives Matter misses the point—we should highlight the progress we have made, not split society and trap ourselves in victimhood