Opinion

Don’t underestimate the power of the Paralympics
Paul McNamee

Don’t underestimate the power of the Paralympics

When I’m in Paris with Emily, nothing can go wrong. If only I could be more like her
Lucy Sweet

When I’m in Paris with Emily, nothing can go wrong. If only I could be more like her

People in Gaza say they’re waiting their turn to be killed – the sense of helplessness is overwhelming
Ahmed Najar

People in Gaza say they’re waiting their turn to be killed – the sense of helplessness is overwhelming

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s historic Olympic win is a victory against hate
Ella Gilbert

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s historic Olympic win is a victory against hate

Government must put things right and lift two-child benefit cap in Autumn Budget, says Labour MP
Kim Johnson

Government must put things right and lift two-child benefit cap in Autumn Budget, says Labour MP

Parents worry about summertime sadness – but a holiday is all about quality time
Sam Delaney

Parents worry about summertime sadness – but a holiday is all about quality time

We protect migrants and their rights – now we’re being targeted by the far-right
Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah

We protect migrants and their rights – now we’re being targeted by the far-right

We need immigrants in this country – that’s a clear and simple fact
Paul McNamee

We need immigrants in this country – that’s a clear and simple fact

Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight
Ian Acheson

Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight

Labour must act quickly on ‘monumental challenge’ of tackling homelessness crisis
Paula Barker

Labour must act quickly on ‘monumental challenge’ of tackling homelessness crisis

No more sticking plasters when it comes to ending poverty 
John Bird

No more sticking plasters when it comes to ending poverty 

As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me
Ruth Talbot

As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me

I’m a housing adviser for a homelessness charity. People contact us in tears almost daily
Alex Szorad

I’m a housing adviser for a homelessness charity. People contact us in tears almost daily

If memory serves, empathy and decency always win over hate 
Paul McNamee

If memory serves, empathy and decency always win over hate 

One of the joys of summer is to talk among the trees at festivals
Robin Ince

One of the joys of summer is to talk among the trees at festivals

Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions
Tracey Herrington

Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions

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I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room
Anna Landre

I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room

How AI might accelerate the onset of a universal basic income
Paul McNamee

How AI might accelerate the onset of a universal basic income

Alan Titchmarsh makes the Calm app look like a house party thrown by Super Hans
Lucy Sweet

Alan Titchmarsh makes the Calm app look like a house party thrown by Super Hans

Comedian Chloe Petts: ‘Dear internet trolls – I’ll wear whatever I like’
Chloe Petts

Comedian Chloe Petts: ‘Dear internet trolls – I’ll wear whatever I like’