Readings

Betty Friedan's Feminine Mystique is half a century old. Which means that new books, people, and ideas resonate in today's world. Here, a younger generation of feminists explain, in their own words, what inspired their beliefs.

The Guardian's Bad Science columnist on lousy science writing and why our mistrust of big drug companies is likely warranted.

What's the difference between an assault to the eardrums and a treat for them? The answer is a matter of aesthetics, yes, but also time and distance.

The case here described is real, witnessed by the author in Small Claims court. The names have been changed and some details and times condensed. This week: A missing cheque that was supposed to erase a debt.