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A Sham Ballet, The CDC's Prestige, and More

A Sham Ballet, The CDC's Prestige, and More

The American National Ballet promised its dancers world class facilities, TV appearances, and other “big things.”

Sep 09, 2021
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The American National Ballet promised its dancers world class facilities, TV appearances, and other “big things.” It delivered rather less   ... more »

“The problem with the CDC was precisely its prestige: It was determined to say or do nothing that might endanger its reputation”   ... more »

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