Michael Kinsley
Michael Kinsley
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Michael Kinsley's full name is Michael Kent Kinsley. He is often simply referred to as Michael Kinsley.
Birth and Death Dates
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Michael Kinsley was born on December 9, 1951. Unfortunately, there is no record of his passing available at this time.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Michael Kinsley holds American nationality. He is a journalist, writer, editor, and former politician. Throughout his career, he has worked as a magazine editor, television commentator, and public policy advocate.
Early Life
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, Michael Kinsley grew up in the Chicago area. His early life was marked by an interest in writing and politics. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in 1973. After college, he worked as a journalist for several publications.
Major Accomplishments
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Michael Kinsley has had numerous career highlights throughout his tenure as a journalist and politician. His work as the editor-in-chief of The New Republic from 1985 to 1992 is particularly notable. During this time, the magazine became known for its thought-provoking commentary on politics and culture.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Michael Kinsley's most significant works include:
"Goodbye to Truthiness: The Death of 'Truth' in American Politics," a 2005 article published by The New Republic, where he discussed the increasing trend of using "truthiness" instead of truth in politics.
"Big Babies on Campus," an essay that appeared in his 1997 book, "Dropping Names: Further Tales and Legends," which examined the culture of name-dropping at universities.
Impact and Legacy
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Michael Kinsley's impact on the world of journalism is undeniable. As a pioneering figure in the field of opinion journalism, he has inspired generations of writers and thinkers. His work as an editor-in-chief transformed The New Republic into one of the most respected publications in America.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Michael Kinsley is widely quoted for his incisive commentary on politics, media, and culture. His ability to analyze complex issues with wit and nuance has made him a beloved figure in American journalism.
Quotes by Michael Kinsley
It wouldn't be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the way liberals cherish equality. But it would be fair to say that the takings clause is the conservatives' recipe for judicial activism just as they say liberals have misused the equal protection clause.
One answer is that the town's elected officials thought that the project served a public purpose and that the various subsidies and favors were worth the price. But they may or may not have thought this.
However well you do in the competition for the greatest toys, longest life, and healthiest brain, the best medical research indicates that eventually you’re going to be dead. And you’re going to stay dead for many years longer than you were alive, and all that will be left of you is people’s memories of you, which is to say, your reputation.
Among the social sciences, economists are the snobs. Economics, with its numbers and graphs and curves, at least has the coloration and paraphernalia of a hard science. It’s not just putting on sandals and trekking out to take notes on some tribe.
There is a deadening conformity in the culture of cyberspace in which we don’t intend to participate.
The logic is often far-fetched – how does medical marijuana affect interstate commerce? – and some conservatives would like judges to start throwing out federal laws wholesale on commerce clause grounds. The court once again said no thanks.
In any event, the proper question isn’t what a journalist thinks is relevant but what his or her audience thinks is relevant. Denying people information they would find useful because you think they shouldn’t find it useful is censorship, not journalism.
It wouldn’t be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the way liberals cherish equality. But it would be fair to say that the takings clause is the conservatives recipe for judicial activism just as they say liberals have misused the equal protection clause.
The solution when you don’t like someone’s speech is not to silence that person, or that corporation. It’s more and louder speech of your own.