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'The Prince's blunt candor has been a scandal for 500 years. The book was placed on the Papal Index of banned books in 1559, and its author was denounced on the Elizabethan stages of London as the 'Evil Machiavel.' The outrage has not dimmed with time. Michael Ignatieff authorbanblunt share on social
Politics isn't a reality show or a gong show. It's not show business for ugly people. It's the arena where we define our common life in a rough and ready contest that has winners and losers. Michael Ignatieff arenabusinesscommon Change image and share on social
In politics, there's a kind of literal-mindedness. It's what you say, not what you mean, and you have to say only what you mean. Michael Ignatieff kindliteralmindedness Change image and share on social
It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens. Carine Roitfeld frontgoodlens Change image and share on social
The judge decided in this case that both the state and the defense would have the opportunity to respond to certain kinds of press. This is one such instance. Catherine Crier casedecidedefense Change image and share on social
Election Day outside of big cities is different. For one thing, there are so few people in my town that each individual vote really does matter, and several local races have been decided by as many votes as you can count on one hand. Susan Orlean bigcitycount share on social
