A Point of View

Tom Shakespeare argues that we need a new national anthem, one that celebrates what's great about th

Tom Shakespeare argues the House of Lords should be completely reformed and turned into a Senate of

Howard Jacobson does not feel complimented when someone describes him as "wise". He would sooner hav

Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more not less religious and argues th

Howard Jacobson recalls the healthy mongrel mix of traditions in his Jewish family's festivities at

Sarah Dunant reflects on the nature of protest against the threat of terrorism and the threat of cli

Sarah Dunant welcomes Canada's plans to fully legalise marijuana and sees the benefits of a booming

Sarah Dunant sees a new crisis in the Catholic church as a result of unchanged policy over divorce,

Roger Scruton deplores the tyranny of banal and ubiquitous pop music. Young people, above all, need

Roger Scruton says we must feel free to express opinions and to make jokes that others may find offe

Roger Scruton argues that the law on freedom of speech ought to protect those who express heretical

Will Self reflects on our relationship with gardens and gardening.

Will Self says we can't pretend that looks don't matter or that everyone is beautiful, including the

Will Self reflects on the significance of names, including his own. "We desire to be recognised for

Will Self sees our love of habit as a shield against the unexpected in life."For us, custom, and its

Will Self reflects on the various reasons for his inability to sleep soundly any more."I concede the

P J O'Rourke sizes up the candidates aspiring to be the President of the United States. "Who are all

John Gray warns about the dangers of science that attempts to enhance human abilities. He says such

John Gray looks to history to argue that it's time to rethink today's narrow view of atheism. He pon

John Gray recalls the life and work of the thriller writer Eric Ambler and finds uncomfortable echoe