8508, 8268, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8459 What Trump wants now How misguided fears of a presidential coup exposed the hysterical thinking of the liberal Resistance. By Thomas Meaney
8320, 8324, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8459 Why a plague of Thanksgiving past still haunts our present When influenza hit in 1918, US public health experts weren't clear and political leaders didn't know better. Ours should. By Emily Tamkin
8320, 8323, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8462 Has Europe improved its response to outbreaks of Covid-19? Hospitalisations and death figures suggest the second wave has peaked in several countries. By Michael Goodier and Ido Vock
8268, 8415, 8422, 8492 Philippe Sands' Diary: In Nuremberg, I’m reminded of how far we have come When the first international criminal trial began on 20 November 1945, it set the precedent for holding war criminals to account, and an end to impunity for mass crimes. By Philippe Sands
8268, 8455, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8459 How Dolly Parton helped fund a Covid-19 vaccine – and unify a nation The country singer and all-American icon donated $1m to coronavirus vaccine research, but it's only the latest initiative in a lifetime of philanthropy. By Sophie McBain
8320, 8323, 8415, 8493, 8457, 8462, 8416, 8473 How Poland’s abortion protests became a fight for democracy A court ruling has sparked demonstrations against the natalist policies of Europe's right-wing populists and raised questions about who makes Poland's laws. By Annabelle Chapman
8268, 8328, 8320, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8416, 8468 Digital warfare will erode the distinction between the state and civil society As Boris Johnson announced an extra £16bn for the Ministry of Defence, the potential costs of modern combat to our democracy have never been higher. By Paul Mason
8415, 8457, 8459 The Biden transition has begun, but the delay could prove costly for US democracy Donald Trump's refusal to publicly concede, and his continued efforts to overturn the election results, is jeopardising national security, the pandemic response and democracy. By Emily Tamkin
8508, 8268, 8415, 8457, 8459 Leader: The last days of Trump As the president concedes power, the problems that fuelled his political rise will continue to haunt the republic. By New Statesman
8508, 8268, 8517, 8415, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8469 What US democracy can learn from ancient Greek philosophy In the face of intense political partisanship, Plato and Aristotle stressed the need for friendship among citizens and extolled the virtues of moderation and like-mindedness. By Teresa Bejan
8415, 8456 Why Covid-19 vaccines offer cause for hope and concern Many are optimistic after news of two vaccines claiming 90 per cent efficacy. But the global search for the most potent immunisation continues – and the road ahead is unclear. By Anjana Ahuja
8320, 8323, 8415, 8493, 8497, 8457, 8462, 8416, 8471 Why Moscow’s snowless winters are a warning to the world Russia’s warming climate has left it unmoored of its cultural foundations. By Felix Light
8268, 8275, 8298, 8415, 8457, 8458 “I’ve never relied on anyone in my life”: Covid-19 and the new Universal Credit claimants Millions of people are entering the benefits system for first time. By Anoosh Chakelian
8268, 8415, 8457, 8458 Can the Home Office be de-radicalised? The government department's unpredictable and inhumane policies suggest something in its culture is going badly wrong. By Jonn Elledge
8268, 8275 Patrick Hutchinson: “The death of George Floyd is one of the worst things I’ve ever seen” By Jason Cowley
8268, 8275, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8458 Leader: A plan for Britain The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened existing divides, and time is now running out to save the Union. By New Statesman
8268, 8367, 8517, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8416, 8469 Why the English left should be wary of devolution The creation of the Scottish parliament precipitated the collapse of more radical forms of territorial dissent, while failing to address the problems driving them. By Rory Scothorne
8268, 8328 Rishi Sunak’s spending review confirms that the “end of austerity” never began Departmental spending will be billions less than previously planned. By Anoosh Chakelian
8277, 8280 David Fincher’s Mank sparkles like a Hollywood classic Screenwriters don’t dream of getting their name above the title. But in this remarkable film, a screenwriter’s name is the title. By Ryan Gilbey
8277, 8279, 8415, 8422, 8475 What islands teach us A doctor's odyssey is a reminder of the trials and wonders of solitude. By Erica Wagner
8277, 8282 How I finally learned to love jazz music Growing up in the Sixties, a child of the pop age, jazz barely grazed me. Now, I see it’s a gift to us all. By Michael Henderson
8277, 8283, 8415, 8422 The Crown has been accused of inaccuracy – not least by those who were there Amid numerous complaints about the royal drama, Jeffrey Archer has described the portrayal of Margaret Thatcher's relationship with the Queen as "farcical". By Eleanor Peake
8277, 8282, 8515 Miley Cyrus’s Plastic Hearts: rebellious, retro pop-rock anthems Drawing from 1980s rock, metal and her country roots, Cyrus abandons her belting soprano to sound like a 50-year-old smoker in cowboy boots. By Emily Bootle
8277, 8283 Why I’m completely addicted to BBC Two’s Industry Three episodes in and I’m obsessed with Industry, a drama in which pretty much every character is completely horrible. By Rachel Cooke
8508, 8268, 8300, 8362, 8303, 8415, 8416 Can the right thrive on Parler? Right-wing personalities are moving away from liberal social media “echo chambers”, but risk building a useless one of their own. By Sarah Manavis
8300, 8303, 8415, 8493, 8496 How Zoom calls revived my social anxiety If you are instinctively shy or self-conscious, a video call is a uniquely awkward way to communicate. By Sophie McBain
8300, 8362, 8415, 8493, 8496, 8416, 8473 What is Parler? Inside the pro-Trump “unbiased” platform Billed as a defiant alternative to Twitter, the app has become synonymous with the alt-right and is gaining ground in the UK. By Sarah Manavis
8268, 8445, 8300, 8362, 8415, 8493 David Attenborough’s claim that humans have overrun the planet is his most popular comment A new study shows that Attenborough's unverified claims regarding overpopulation dominate social media discourse. By Sarah Manavis
8508, 8320, 8324, 8300, 8362, 8415, 8493, 8496, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8470 Revealed: Joe Biden has been hit harder by Twitter’s new retweet policy than Donald Trump New Statesman analysis suggests the changes have significantly limited the reach of the Democratic candidate’s tweets. By Katharine Swindells
8300, 8362, 8415, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8470 Why is Mark Zuckerberg gambling with the principles of an open web? The Facebook CEO's newfound support for the revision of a key internet law has raised questions about his motives. By Laurie Clarke
