The J.D. Salinger I Never Knew

In the second half of the 20th century, there were a number of celebrated novelists who happened to be…

The Resilience of Analog

Analog (adjective): “Not involving or relating to the use of computer technology, as a contrast to a digital…

Jimmy Carter-Walter Mondale — 185 Years of Good Lives

For What It’s Worth: Perusing a 1960 Encyclopedia

Navigating Non-Profit News

From 2006 until 2014, Platform was the name of a regular column on journalism, publishing and developments in technology hosted by The Century Foundation where I was a media fellow. The column also appeared at The Daily Beast and then theatlantic.com where I was a contributing…

The Mystery and Mastery of Molly Ivins

In 1991, Molly Ivins published her first book, a collection of columns called “Molly Ivins…

The Special Relationship: Circa 2019

On Feb. 16, 1944, Winston Churchill said it was his “deepest conviction that unless Britain and…

Who is the Publisher of that Book?

Among the most beloved characters in the classic Muppets shows were Statler and Waldorf, two older…

British Reality, Royalty and Ours

In the mayhem of today’s world of politics, social media and relentless stimulation from an array of…

A Debate Closer for the Ages?

On August 8, it will be 45 years since Richard Nixon resigned the presidency, driven from office by the…