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“I think the reason you see so many people dropping out of politics is because there's an anti-poetic strain in modern political discourse.”

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Zephyr Teachout

Zephyr Teachout is an American law professor recognized for her work in digital governance and campaign finance reform. Born on October 21, 1971, she has been a prominent figure in legal academia and public policy discussions. more

“I think a lot of the reason people are attracted to the Keystone pipeline is because at least we're doing something. There's a fear that society will collapse if it's not acting. To contrast those actions with other actions is important in making it feel plausible. Maybe we must have the size of the dream meet the size of the threat.”

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“Things poll well, but people don't believe that politicians are telling the truth. Politicians might mention renewable energy, and the public will think, "That sounds good, but I don't believe they're going to do everything they can to build those towers."”

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“People think that the politician is just part of a system, and whether they're lying or not doesn't matter.”

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“One of the most dangerous things about Fox News isn't that it's right wing but that it's nihilistic. It takes away the capacity to believe in politics.”

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