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The outrage over vegan food misses the simple point that it’s popular because some people like it, writes Laura Waddell.

Jess Phillips’ lack of a coherent argument for the Union suggest its days may be numbered, writes Laura Waddell.

Some commentators who attack the MeToo movement put themselves into role of accused, rather than empathising with the victims of sexual assault and harassment, writes Laura Waddell.

Social media can be a blessing and a curse, but for me, limiting its use may leave my mind clearer, writes Laura Waddell.

Pundits like author, journalist and Labour supporter Owen Jones are stars of social media but that may not help them win over the wider public, writes Laura Waddell.

Fake tactical voting apps are just one example of how political discourse is being manipulated and undermined, writes Laura Waddell

In Makar/Unmakar, 12 contemporary poets each provide readers with a literary divining rod, writes Laura Waddell.

It makes me laugh in recognition when The Ideal Scotsman opens with presenter Rachel McCormack saying, ‘Scottish men. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but they’re everywhere,” as she gestures to a panoramic view of Stirling, with customarily deadpan humour.

Politicians need to drop the dehumanising rhetoric amid the debate over trans rights, says Laura Waddell.

A horrific fire in New York is still remembered today because of the safety regulations it inspired, writes Laura Waddell, while Jeremy Corbyn’s decision to wear a green tie in memory of the Grenfell Tower fire’s victims produced jeers from Conservative MPs – until they were rebuked by Theresa May.

Sky and ITV’s decisions to exclude SNP from general election TV debates misrepresents political reality, writes Laura Waddell.

The undervaluing of women is still widespread throughout modern society, writes Laura Waddell.

As we obsess over Brexit, bombast and trumpetry, Big Tech is expanding its reach into our lives, writes Laura Waddell.

A goose who honks at villagers offers catharsis for those feeling helpless amid the epic political and environmental tragedies of the modern world, writes Laura Waddell.

Tommy Sheridan, a divisive figure within the movement for Scottish independence, and nationalism’s answer to Tweedledum and Tweedledee are not going to win over No voters horrified by the populism of Brexit Britain, writes Laura Waddell ahead of an All Under One Banner rally on Saturday.

The Supreme Court judge’s choice of jewellery suits the turning of the season – and the ebbing away of Boris Johnson’s authority, writes Laura Waddell

It should not be left to the victims of racism, sexism and other forms of prejudice to tackle online abuse through campaigns like #DontFeedTheTrolls, writes Laura Waddell.

The prospect of Geoffrey Boycott being knighted – despite his conviction for assaulting a former partner – will play on the minds of women even if they try to shrug it off, writes Laura Waddell.

Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and co are in denial about food shortages despite industry warnings about no-deal Brexit and bookmakers offering odds of nine-to-one on rationing by the end of the year, writes Laura Waddell.