It is never smart, even in a strong democracy, to declare some debate off limits. In a weakening democracy it is catastrophic.

The maturing of a woman who has continued to grow is a beautiful thing to behold. Or, if your ad revenue or your seven-figure salary or your privileged sexual status depend on it, it is an operable condition.

A utopian future for the Internet could be secured if the heavy-duty influencers - and the grassroots influencers tweeting along - can create a new global organization peopled with defenders of Internet freedom.

I'm a big believer in debate and difference of opinion.

Pain is real when you get other people to believe in it. If no one believes in it but you, your pain is madness or hysteria.

I am delighted to be joining 'Guardian U.S.''s team as a weekly columnist, and to have the chance to address American and global current events on its distinguished platform. 'Guardian U.S.' brings the 'Guardian''s hard-hitting investigative brand to a new focus on American news and opinion.

The Western sexual revolution sucks. It has not worked well enough for women.