Myanmar’s jailing of journalists is a serious blow to press freedom
The media is under serious attack in many places, some close to home. We must be loud and persistent in our protests Read more
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Sexy selfies may be lucrative – but they won’t overthrow the patriarchy
A study of #hot tags on Instagram says it’s about women maximising their lot, but nudity is about control by men Read more
The Guardian view on Pakistan’s elections: Imran Khan’s real test is coming
Opposition parties rejected the outcome even before official results were in. What will Mr Khan do – and be able to do – with the victory he has just claimed? Read more
Cashless future far from certain
Cash will continue to be a universal form of payment, says Tim Halford, and Hilary Chivall warns against society being totally dependent on electricity for online transactions Read more
Cliff Richard and freedom of the press
Readers respond after Cliff Richard wins £210,000 in damages over BBC privacy case Read more
Sophocles’ stories are ours as well
Ancient tales ‘go to the dark core of human experience’, writes Harry Eyres Read more
The Guardian view on England’s World Cup: savour the wins, learn from the defeat
Fans were giddy with hope for Gareth Southgate’s team. While losing hurts, it doesn’t have to be bitter Read more
The Guardian view on attitudes to immigration: focus on people, not numbers
Politicians who thrive on fear want us to forget that immigration is a story of humanity and hope. That story must be retold Read more
Sajid Javid’s counter-terrorism plans risk Britain’s freedom
The new home secretary is close to capitulating to terrorism’s prime goal – undermining the liberties and dignities of the state Read more
The Guardian view on the Nobel prize for literature: a discredited authority
The Swedish Academy, the self-perpetuating oligarchy that awards Nobel prizes in literature, has imploded. Should we care? Read more
The Guardian view on bombing Syria: a decision for parliament
Theresa May has decided to break with parliamentary convention and not seek approval from MPs for military action. This is a mistake Read more
The Guardian view on the BBC: we should cherish and defend it
The BBC has myriad faults, and frequently stumbles in its aim for impartiality. But it represents a valuable and increasingly fragile public space. And for that it must be treasured Read more
Ways to step up the fight against global antimicrobial resistance
Decision-makers must acknowledge the pivotal role that water, sanitation and hygiene play in preventing infection, writes WaterAid’s Margaret Batty. Meanwhile Matt Ball of the The Good Food Institute says moving to plant-based and clean meat is the best thing we can do to avoid pandemics of antibiotic-resistant superbugs Read more
My son has Down’s syndrome – and he belongs in a mainstream school
The success of the Finnish system is proof that inclusive education is best for all children, whether disabled or not Read more
Listen to these girls on abuse
Recent harrowing cases highlight the need for society to listen to vulnerable teenage girls, writes Katharine Sacks-Jones. And Pauline Latham says women’s voices in the aid sector must also be heeded Read more
The Guardian view on free speech online: let law decide the limits
The standards by which the internet is controlled need to be open and subject to impartial judiciaries – not left to advertisers Read more
Country diary: it clung like a stilt walker to its wavering perches
Farlington Marshes, Hampshire Gazing into the reedbeds, scanning for bearded tits, felt a lot like looking at a magic eye puzzle
Read moreAfter the Skripal attack, talk of war only plays into Vladimir Putin’s hands
Theresa May’s language in the wake of events in Salisbury has been unhelpful, given our history of provoking Russia Read more
Don’t make Muslims solely responsible for integration in the UK
The government needs to rethink its approach if there is to be any hope of a successful strategy for Muslim communities Read more
Enemies, traitors, saboteurs: how can we face the future with this anger in our politics?
The language we use in public and on social media has repercussions. The first step must greater civility
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