politicians
The problem with the badass-working-parent meme
Viral photos of politicians and CEOs working with their babies on their laps are meant to inspire. In reality, they’re absurd and unhelpful for real working parents.
The art of the shameless, indisputable political lie
Trump’s fibs are so normal, they barely incite outrage anymore. Canadian politicians’ untruths get less notice, but they’re no less common
What science says about the politics of sexy
Attractive politicians do better at the polls. Studies prove it. But there’s a downside.
The restaurants that matter to politicians
From the Maclean’s Power Issue: The booths and tables where the deals get done
Our politicians have an image problem
To this and this and this, you can add this recent poll from Ipsos Reid.
When you fear the sound of your own voice
Armando Iannucci—writer of The Thick Of It, In The Loop and Veep—talks to Slate about the lives of politicians.
Political scientists (IV)
Isaiah Berlin’s consideration of political judgment.
Political scientists (III)
Glen Pearson considers himself as a “doe-eyed” 59-year-old.
Political scientists
Canadians consider Ottawa.
Why Journalists Make Bad Politicians in the US
Here’s Edward Wasserman in the Miami Herald: