Why Do UK Governments Refuse to Tax the Super Rich? Because That Would Be Too Sensible.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Modern Britain. A country where the rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the government—regardless of who’s in charge—insists that the only way to “balance the books” is by squeezing the life out of the working class. Because, of course, it would be utterly ridiculous to make billionaires or giant corporations contribute a fair share. No, no, far better to hike National Insurance, slash benefits, and let ordinary people foot the ...

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The Appeal of Far-Right Evangelicalism: A Cult of Discontent

Posted on March 26, 2025

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about the rise of far-right evangelical movements that have decided democracy is just too much hassle and that a nice, comforting bit of authoritarianism might be the way forward. Apparently, free elections and human rights are all well and good until the wrong people start having them, at which point it’s time to burn it all down and start fresh with a strongman who promises to punish their enemies. Wha...

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The Great Spring Swap: The UK’s March Migration Spectacle

Posted on March 24, 2025

March in the UK is a time of change. The days grow longer, the first daffodils shake off their winter weariness, and the air carries that unmistakable scent of spring. But for Britain’s birdlife, March is more than just a seasonal shift—it’s a departure lounge and arrival gate rolled into one. As we bid farewell to some winter visitors, we throw open the doors to a fresh wave of summer migrants (coming over ‘ere, eating our seeds). ...

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When Church and State Had a Baby—And It Was the Antichrist

Posted on March 22, 2025

Once upon a time, America was a democracy. Then a bunch of religious extremists got their hands on the levers of power, and now we’re stuck watching a real-life Handmaid’s Tale unfold in front of our eyes. How did we get here? Simple: decades of planning, manipulation, and a political movement that saw democracy as an obstacle rather than a principle. The Long Game of Christian Nationalism The religious right didn’t just appear ...

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Adolescence: A Harrowing Drama That Parents Needed (Even If It Terrified Them)

Posted on March 21, 2025

For any decent parent of a teenager, watching Adolescence was probably like being hit by a bus—except instead of a quick, merciful end, you were left semi-conscious and forced to watch your child scroll through TikTok while some internet fraudster filled their head with populist twaddle. The drama didn’t just highlight the dangers of social media influence; it was a wake-up call for parents who have (understandably) been clinging to the ...

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