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Operative Words

Behind the campaign curtain

Snuffed Torch

Can the Olympic myth survive?

Lax Americana

What happens if Donald Trump returns to the White House?

Antonia Maioni

Antonia Maioni is a professor of political science at McGill University where she is cross-appointed to the Institute for Health and Social Policy.

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Antonia Maioni

Campaign Literature

Displaying Trudeau's charm and empathy—which might not be enough January–February 2015
As a political scientist, I love political biographies. Campaign autobiographies, not so much. And, on the surface, Justin Trudeau’s reveals why: cutesy title (Common Ground being the name of every other university café across the country), folksy but uninspiring narrative (whose actual authorship remains unclear) and a cover photo that oozes public relations earnestness (and a whiff of star-power…