We talk about politicians being in public life, but they seldom appear in the public space where everyone is free to appear as a citizen. (Rebecca Solnit)

We talk about politicians being in public life, but they seldom appear in the public space where everyone is free to appear as a citizen.

Rebecca Solnit

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