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politics

[pol-i-tiks] / ˈpɒl ɪ tɪks /


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Before he entered politics, Wilson would describe the American people as “selfish, ignorant, timid, stubborn” and “foolish.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

American Catholic politics under Pope Leo look quite different from the politics in the later part of Pope Francis’ papacy, which spanned Trump’s first term.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

"In international politics, the currency is power," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"Violence cannot be the norm for expressing disagreement, be it with politics or a technology or any other matter," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

This is a vision of politics first invented by Montaigne’s beloved friend Étienne de la Böetie.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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