A decision by a Federal judge in Arkansas isn’t always a matter of great importance. But this week one was. The judge in question struck down Arkansas’ ban on “gender-affirming
Fraser Longden clearly wanted to flaunt his “Pride” credentials. And so he found himself dismissing many of Wickes’ customers as “bigots” who are “not welcome in our stores”. Wow. Read
Few poets write about happiness. Constantine Cavafy did it with panache. Read more
The week of the three downfalls has been an interesting one. Boris Johnson resigning from parliament, Donald Trump going to court to face serious charges, Nicola Sturgeon arrested as part
For all his boasts, Gavin Newsom is presiding over a state where the lights can’t stay on, where homelessness and crime are rampant and where he has run up a
IF someone isn’t a man then what are they? “A woman”? Ha – wrong answer, bigot! Read more
THERE are times when I can almost believe in cosmic justice. Nicola Sturgeon being in the back of a police car at the weekend was one such time. Read more
The poet’s body exited this world in a white-hot funeral pyre, save for a remnant of his soul. Read more
Other candidates, like Ron DeSantis, are already changing the debate, backed up by an impressive array of think tanks and media projects Read more