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Stephens: National Book Awards longlists show 'tedious political orthodoxy'
Stephens publishes critique of National Book Awards diversity focus
1 Sep 22 5:03 AM · 1d ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 2
Bret Stephens published an opinion column titled 'The National Book Awards Are No Longer National,' arguing that the longlists represent 'tedious political orthodoxy.'
“The National Book Awards longlists are a study in tedious political orthodoxy.”
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