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The Supreme Court justice discusses her spider brooch, women's equality and why the law is not a political statement.
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The former EU chief Brexit negotiator warns that Europe needs to change before it dies. Will anybody listen?
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“Women are in a bigger fight than the suffragettes”: Helen Joyce on the trans debate
The bestselling author on why “gender-critical” feminists shouldn't be vilified.
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Michael Sandel interview: “Joe Biden has broken with neoliberalism”
The political philosopher on Lionel Messi’s luck and the tyranny of meritocracy.
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali: “If you disagree with the left, you’re punished”
The author and activist on culture wars, immigration and misogyny.
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“Class has dropped out of the feminist picture”: Amia Srinivasan on The Right to Sex
The Oxford philosopher on porn, Plato, and how feminism turned away from the plight of the worst-off women.
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“The Democrats risk being out of power for the next decade”: David Shor on how his party must change
The star US strategist on the case for reforming Congress.
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Nicky Chinn: “I’ve been fighting, one way or another, all my life”
The songwriter discusses bipolar disorder and his legacy.
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