Why this year has taught me to be more of a cynic
I didn't predict it, but the theme of 2004 was unaccountability
Published by: The Guardian
Monthly Archives: December 2004
The limits of liberalism
We need to be honest with ourselves that principles of freedom of speech and respect for minorities can collide
Published by: The Guardian
Hovering in mid air
Tony Blair has yet to prove that his policy of triangulation really can ingrain progressive politics in Britain
Published by: The Guardian
A very Jewish villain
It's about time we stopped making excuses for Shakespeare. As a new film version of The Merchant of Venice proves, the play is indeed anti-semitic
Published by: The Guardian
Blair’s kind of respect
If Blunkett goes, the prime minister is likely to take over the home secretary's security agenda himself
Published by: The Guardian
Let’s take off the blinkers and see clearly
Published in the Jewish Chronicle, December 3 2004 Those of us who earn our living through words are wary of admitting the power of a picture, but sometimes it?s best to know when you?re beaten. So it is in the … Continued
Published by: The Jewish Chronicle
Locked in an embrace
Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams could not be more unlikely political partners - but they need each other
Published by: The Guardian