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Vanessa Neumann
Dr Vanessa Neumann is a political philosopher who is editor-at-large of Diplomat magazine.
No absolution without confession
An operatic mass and effusive charm are not enough these days, not nearly enough.
Lady Justice
Knowing Obama's predilection for naming women to the Supreme Court, it was only a matter of time before speculation turned to Hillary Clinton.
Mommie Dearest
Returning to Columbia University, I didn't expect to feel that way: a rush of pride, joy and nostalgia. But I was close to tears.
Hamptons Bohemia at Easter
While the global financial system has been in meltdown, one of the winners has been the Hamptons.
An End to Captivity
The clinking of the chains must’ve sounded like the joyous peals of church bells to them.
A Gallic Shrug
The Brits are riveted by the scandal. Of course they are all agog, simply because they’re always impressed that anyone has sex.
Modern Love
Men's time spent caring for children has tripled - leaving a lot less time to bonk the secretary, which has to help the marriage.
Supreme Court in the right
I have no problem with incendiary films on either side of a debate. I often watch things I don’t agree with.
Unbillable Hours
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Is it really possible to avoid stamp duty land tax when purchasing land and property?
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A lot has been made recently in the press about buyers of some of the UK’s most expensive homes avoiding stamp duty land tax (SDLT) by purchasing their home through a company.
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