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'Politicising' and 'weaponising' are becoming rather convenient arguments
Holding politicians to account for a mess they could have avoided is not ‘weaponising’ anything – it is just asking them to do their jobs properly
Tory sleaze once caused outrage. Why aren't we up in arms now?
A former Conservative MP has been convicted of sexual assault and another accused of rape. Given how serious this is, it has been a surprise to witness the muted public reaction
So Ellen DeGeneres is not as nice as we thought? She’s been saying that all along
Staff on DeGeneres’s talkshow have denounced its ‘toxic’ environment. The host may not be to blame, but she has always been spikier than her public image
What's the bombshell in the Harry and Meghan book? That the royals are all as bad as each other
It’s hard to know who is being taken down in Finding Freedom – despite accusations of snobbery, racism and sexism
What have we learned from Bari Weiss? We need plurality in journalism
Two prominent US columnists resigned last week – prompting renewed debate about inclusivity
Are private schools serious about tackling racism? I give them a D-
These institutions are reacting to questions about their makeup with committees, discussions and action plans. Must try harder
Why is everyone wearing shapeless dresses? Blame that Zara dress – and lockdown
It seems we’re all spinning around the parks in the same ankle-length, sack-like garments we probably bought last autumn – they may be comfortable, but let’s not pretend they are flattering
Cosmetic surgery conundrum: is it OK to speculate about Jared Kushner and Botox?
The ‘haunted doll’ look of Donald Trump’s son-in-law has attracted a lot of attention. When people comment on famous women and surgery there is often a backlash, but should the same apply here?
The 'Karen' meme is everywhere – and it has become mired in sexism
Countless TikTok videos are dedicated to the Karen meme. What was once a way of describing women’s behaviour is now too often about controlling it
Quarantine rivalries: forget blitz spirit, everyone has started petty lockdown feuds
In the absence of a concrete enemy, we are venting our anger and anxiety at one another. It is time to take a step back
Billionaires, please back off – we can't all self-isolate on a giant yacht
David Geffen and the world’s second-home owners need to stop with their social media smugness. Not everyone can ride out the crisis like them
Is it OK to shout at strangers who aren’t social distancing? Absolutely
My favourite video right now shows a variety of Italian mayors telling off their citizens in no uncertain terms – and it is exactly the approach we need here
Winona Ryder can defend Johnny Depp - but it doesn’t tell us much
Ryder has spoken out for Depp after his ex-wife Amber Heard’s abuse claims – claims Depp strongly denies. The truth is, we can never know what goes on in other people’s relationships
Why Woody Allen’s publisher was wrong to drop his memoir
After protests from the Farrow family and a staff walkout, Hachette has reversed its decision to publish the director’s book. But if people are so convinced of his guilt, they should let him speak
How should we celebrate Boris Johnson's baby?
In the midst of bad news about coronavirus, floods, Russian meddling, Islamophobia and bullying, there is no question that this baby comes at a convenient time for the prime minister
Has Victoria’s Secret’s offensive attitude towards women finally caught up with it?
A New York Times investigation alleges that the company’s senior executives talked about women in a degrading way – but it has always treated women as commodities
‘Tradwives’: the new trend for submissive women has a dark heart and history
A certain kind of housewife has found social media and is airing the details of their fight with feminism. But maybe they should tone it down a notch
Why is Gwyneth Paltrow selling a candle that smells like her vagina?
Gwyneth has made a candle called This Smells Like My Vagina for her website, Goop. And, of course, it has sold out
‘Myself is not my I today’: What can we learn from Chris Evans’ extraordinary life advice?
The radio DJ is now very much enlightened. So can we all become millionaires like him if we devote ourselves to Eckhart Tolle and learn the power of ‘I’?
What we learned from the Trump family’s London vacation
There must have been reasons for Eric, Donnie Jr, Tiffany and the rest to have accompanied the president on his state visit. Does the answer lie in their social media postings?
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