Corporate aid is redefining humanitarianism in the state capitalism age. Back in January the Economist ran a cover feature on the rise of state capitalism in developing economies, detailing the popularity of state-owned nationals in rising economic powers. China has long adopted this model, dating back to the Great Opening of the 1970s, but recent … Read more
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit heard oral arguments Wednesday on the constitutionality of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, a law defining marriage for federal purposes as the union between one man and one woman. Many observers have already commented on the historic nature of Wednesday’s arguments, which … Read more
I wrote a couple months ago about how the NFL’s hesitance to release its All-22 footage betrayed the league’s keen awareness of the marketing problems that football’s extreme violence could cause it. Bill Simmons over at Highbrow–Sports-wannabe Grantland penned an incisive send up of the hypocrisy that the recent bounty scandal demonstrates. Simmons eviscerates Commissioner … Read more
I know people point to changes in real disposable income as a predictor of presidential elections, but what about real three point percentage? Remember the days when the President would step up and knock down a trey like it was nothing? A recent video from Politico shows the 2-guard-in-chief throwing up bricks at an event … Read more
I wrote a couple months ago about how the NFL’s hesitance to release its All-22 footage betrayed the league’s keen awareness of the marketing problems that football’s extreme violence could cause it. Bill Simmons over at Highbrow–Sports-wannabe Grantland penned an incisive send up of the hypocrisy that the recent bounty scandal demonstrates. Simmons eviscerates Commissioner … Read more
In the last ten years, Afghanistan has undergone significant change in its international position, domestic society and security. Amidst this political turmoil, Afghan women have often been caught in the crossfire. Today, the Karzai government hopes to reconcile with the Taliban – remembered for the hostility of its government’s policies toward women. At this pivotal … Read more
Joshua Rubenstein is the Northeast Regional Director of Amnesty International USA and a Fellow of Harvard’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. His most recent book, Leon Trotsky: A Revolutionary’s Life, is a concise biography of the figure. As part of Yale University Press’s Jewish Lives series, Rubenstein gives special emphasis on how Trotsky … Read more
I was once a huge fan of Tiger Woods. I, like many others, was drawn to his determination, drive, and singular pursuit of excellence. He was changing the face of golf, and I cheered him on, fully invested in his growing legend. His sordid behavior, then, was a betrayal and a stunning fall for a … Read more
Many observers are claiming that Mitt Romney’s recent string of victories, and his mounting delegate count, signal the GOP primary is set to wrap up sooner than Santorum, Paul, and Gingrich have promised. Permeating the public mindset and the media coverage of the election is the idea that a drawn-out primary will hurt Romney and … Read more
John Calipari has a magnificent head of hair, there is no doubting that. It was maybe a little surprising, though, to see Kentucky’s players, during the trophy ceremony after having won the national championship, paw at their coach’s impressive coiffure with such unbridled glee. One would expect a little more gravitas from the men who … Read more