I have witnessed the scale of child poverty in the UK, and I am convinced: the two-child benefit cap must be abolished.
As children across the UK return to school this week, I’m reminded that nearly one in three lives in poverty.…
The Guardian's view: Israel's targeting of journalists in Gaza aims to conceal its actions from the world.
Day by day, the death toll climbs, war crimes accumulate, and outrage intensifies. Last Wednesday, the Pope called on Israel…
'Visceral, sensual wonders': why The Talented Mr Ripley is my feelgood movie
Sixteen is a perfect age to watch a movie—poised between wide-eyed wonder and something like maturity. That’s how old I…
Not just resisting, but leading the fight: five women who refuse to be ignored
We, the daughters of Mother Earth, have gathered to decide together how we can create a world where our children…
Vote for Brexit to stop the boats – but the targets on immigration keep shifting, and those who oppose it will never be satisfied.
A few weeks after the Brexit referendum, a friend who voted to leave told me what he saw as the…
Soldiers are doing landscaping in DC parks. I’m so happy for them. | Dave Schilling
If soldiers were sent to your city, would you rather they point a rifle in your face or mow your…
The Divine Comedy on Something for the Weekend: "We brought in a statuesque model for the video. I had to stand on a box to match her height."
Neil Hannon, singer/songwriter After making two albums with a chamber music feel, I was wondering, “What’s next?” I started noticing…
Kaja Sokola, who accused Weinstein, says it's crucial for people to speak out.
In recent months, survivors of sexual crimes and #MeToo-related harassment have faced several setbacks in the United States. Movie producer…
Gorillaz review – Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s animated band remains as captivating and current as ever, even after 25 years.
Gorillaz are 25 years old. What began in 2000 as a playful side project for Damon Albarn between Blur albums—hidden…
Rukmini Iyer shares a simple and speedy recipe for mini mushroom okonomiyaki.
For years, I’ve been making chef Tim Anderson’s okonomiyaki from memory, only to recently discover that rice isn’t a traditional…