The New York Times Magazine
18/1/2017
Politics’ Newest Empty Gesture: The Disavowal. It’s a modern ritual to insist that public figures “disavow” unseemly opinions, connections and supporters. But when that gesture is a half-hearted performance, how could it count? Text by Wesley Morris. Art Direction by Frank Augugliaro.
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