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Five must-read pieces from the magazine The "dead puppy" problem: or why both Labour and the Tories fear winning the next election
With no end to austerity in sight, both parties take comfort in the thought that their opponents will choke on victory. By Rafael Behr Read Melanie Phillips' memoir and politely disagree: it will annoy her
A fascinating psychological portrait of a woman who seems to feel most alive when under fire.
By Helen Lewis If you live in a surveillance state for long enough, you create a censor in your head
There is a significant psychological price to being constantly aware of the variety of ways in which your activity might be tracked. By Laurie Penny Commons Confidential: Balls's hottest dish in town
Plus: George Osborne owes Tom Watson a pint. By Kevin Maguire Understanding the Prism leaks is understanding the rise of a new fascism
It is in popular culture that the fraudulent "ideal" of America as morally superior, a "leader of the free world", has been most effective. By John Pilger Five must-read blogs How Exclusive: Alex Salmond on his youth jobs right, the bedroom tax and why he will win
In a rare interview, Salmond declares "the real game hasn't even started". By George Eaton The women of Gezi Park are protesters, not pin-up girls
Turkey's Prime Minister Erdogan wants to cast women as mothers, sisters and wives, and those who oppose him should be careful that their imagery doesn't do the same.
By Harriet Fitch Little Austerity after 2015: why the worst is yet to come
Without further welfare cuts or tax rises, the next government will have to cut departmental spending 50% faster. By Matthew Whittaker Treachery and sisterhood: What does it mean to "betray" feminism?
The whole notion that today's young women have somehow betrayed the "true" feminism is a bit of a muddle - who are these women who are letting the side down? By Rhiannon and Holly No, Nick Clegg didn't say domestic violence was a "fleeting thing"
Clegg's Lawson/Saatchi comments have been wilfully misinterpreted. By Martha Gill  UPGRADE TO A PREMIUM SEAT FOR CRITICALLY-ACLAIMED 'THE HOTHOUSE' The critically acclaimed 5 star production of
The Hothouse, Harold Pinter's tragicomedy is now playing at Trafalgar Studios until 3 August, directed by Jamie Lloyd and starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm. 'A gripping production. Kafka shakes hands with Monty Python'. The Daily Telegraph Under a veil of devilish wit and subversive humour, Pinter's biting political commentary on the perils of unchecked power is as vital and pertinent today as when it was written in the 50s. 'Richly pleasurable and boundlessly funny.' The Guardian To book a Premium Seat (usually £65) for just £49.50 or £54.50* visit www.thehothousewestend.com or call the Box Office on 0844 871 7632 using the promocode 'NEWUPGRADE' when prompted. Terms and conditions: this offer is valid for Tuesday to Saturday evening performances at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm until 13 July, subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. *Top price tickets are £49.50 Mon-Thurs and £54.50 for Fri & Sat performances  |
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