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Issue 168 March 2010

Men: feminism needs you


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Jim Pollard is wrong to say feminism has brought men more benefits than women. So far it's been a raw deal for both

Why feminism favours men


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The movement has worked wonders—but not for women

The spirit of co-operation


9th March 2010 - Issue 168

New research backs up a neglected political insight that collaboration can flourish without the state. And it underpins David Cameron’s project to build a “bigger” society

If I ruled the world, men would do housework


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Gentlemen, your attention please. My new public programme will now show you how to dust, shop, cook and clean up after yourself

Issue 167 February 2010

Strangers in their own land


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From the mall at Bluewater to the caravan sites of Hastings, the people I met in the southeast of England feel a quiet disaffection that could find a voice in the election

The philosophy of Myleene Klass


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From attacking burglars to jumping red lights, we are increasingly taking the law into our own hands. But can this be morally justified?

If I ruled the world


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Noise pollution from mobile phones, Tannoy announcements, barking dogs and car alarms afflicts us all. Luckily, I have a plan to stop it

Yearning for chaos


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Danny Kruger reports from his company’s work with ex-offenders

Issue 166 January 2010

A boost for radical Islam


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The government's decision to ban Islam4UK will only strengthen hardline Islamists—and drown out moderate Muslim voices

Britain's battle for young hearts and minds


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If the government is serious about fighting radical Islam, it is going to have to provide better schools than the Islamists do

Letters


9th March 2010 - Issue 166

Predictions for 2010


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What will happen in Cameron's year? Martin Amis's novel won't be good, England will lose in the World Cup semi-finals, and Bin Laden will finally be caught by the Chinese

Issue 165 December 2009

Hazy politics, man


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David Nutt’s sacking stems from scientists’ overconfidence in their ability to shape policy

Issue 164 November 2009

The first summer


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One company's work with ex-offender

A house of sorrow and secrets


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Princess Diana is nowhere to be found at Althorp, the family seat of the Spencers. Instead, it’s a monument to family treachery and the casual cruelty of the upper classes

How to really hug a hoodie


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Karyn McCluskey has led a controversial project in Glasgow to tackle gang violence. It seems to be working, but is there the political will to roll it out across the whole country?

Why Britain can't do The Wire


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The critically acclaimed US television drama could not be made here. We have writing talent in abundance, but its output is controlled by a stifling monopoly—the BBC. Plus, an interview with The Wire's creator David Simon