A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the virus and the vaccines, the ‘climate emergency’ and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
Cancel culture is definitely real, as we have seen with the recent cancellation of comedian Alfie Brown. Finding out that the BBC is not renewing your show for a seventh series, however, probably doesn't count.
As liberal democracies increasingly fail to deliver the promise of greater opportunity and prosperity, the young may be increasingly drawn towards authoritarianism.
Green campaigners are not ‘following the science’ – they are promoting a Biblical fantasy, says Michael Crowley.
The appalling attacks on Kellie-Jay Keen in New Zealand by gender ideologues resemble the Salem witch trials, says Brendan O'Neil.
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the virus and the vaccines, the ‘climate emergency’ and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
Cancel culture shows no signs of abating, with an online mob getting comedian Alfie Brown's gigs cancelled, and encouraging Twitter users to "bully him more".
This week has been a watershed moment in the trans debate, sparked by the landmark decision from The World Athletics Council to bans trans athletes from women's sport.
Italians are refusing to 'eat ze bugs' and be happy, as their Government bans the use of insect flour in pizza and pasta.
Christian street preacher David McConnell was arrested, held in a cell for 14 hours, charged with 80 hours community service and a £700 fine, and reported to Prevent. His crime? ‘Misgendering’ someone.
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