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Michael Blake

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Michael Blake is a professor of philosophy, public policy and governance at the University of Washington in the United States.

People gather at the base of the US Capitol with large IMPEACH and REMOVE letters on January 12 (Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for MoveOn)

Why Trump’s impeachment really matters

It's been dismissed as 'pointless revenge', but the impeachment is a symbolic statement that sends a message to future presidents.

By Michael Blake | 14th January, 2021