Rudy, Tycoon

In today’s Observer, we look into Rudy’s tycoonhood, which we maintain is real. Indeed, we suspect that it will be harder to leave Giuliani Partners for politics than many people assume. We had somehow missed, for instance, that late last year he acquired a midsize investment bank.

But the news in this piece is Read More

A Wave Of Grief Comes Crashing On New York City

The devastation in South Asia defies description, but it cannot lead us to the fatal lethargy of despair. The scope of the loss may be incomprehensible, but surely we understand the essential facts: Many tens of thousands are dead; millions are suffering and at risk of disease and starvation. That knowledge must inspire not morose Read More