It is ‘the plebs’ who have been marched to court sharpish during the speeding up of our justice system Read more

Kamala Harris believes she knows the choice before the public in November. It is between going “forwards” and going “backwards.” Since the Democratic nominee is wise about the nature of

In 1989, John Cleese delivered a eulogy for his writing partner Graham Chapman—and reminded us of humor’s singular power. Read more

The economy has created more jobs, but this has not reduced the workless levels of local populations Read more

If one of your allies starts to fall apart you should notice it. And learn why. This past week Great Britain has been racked with riots and disorder. In Northern

In 1978, the author of ‘The Gulag Archipelago’ arrived at Harvard—not to thank America for providing him with a post-Soviet home, but to criticize it. Read more

Leaders in London and Washington don’t like Jerusalem’s tactics. But Tehran’s losses are the West’s gain Read more

Do you enjoy watching men beating up women? I don’t. Any exceptions? Not that I can think of. But the International Olympics Committee have decided otherwise. Watching men beating up

After an uneasy opening ceremony in Paris, Pierre de Coubertin’s idea that athletics could bring peace feels utopian. Yet it is inspiring. Read more