The fundamental truth about politics is that it is always driven by fear. The poor have nothing to lose, hence, no fear (unless somebody tells…
Always a brother.
Posted on 0 commentMy brother, Mark T. Hoops, died on February 21 of this year (2015) after a six month sentence of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. I miss him. …
[Publisher’s Letter] | By John R. MacArthur
Posted on 0 comment[Publisher’s Letter] | By John R. MacArthur. When I began my tenure as publisher of Harper’s Magazine nearly thirty years ago, my biggest challenge — or…
Stick to the Core.
Posted on 0 commentSince I wrote this (five months ago as of this writing) more arguments have been added to the four I here enumerate. The opposition is…
New York City.
Posted on 0 commentthe starlings and the pigeons in city hall park the traffic coming off the brooklyn bridge then into the subway and under the river a…
2014.
Posted onIt’s always fascinating to look to the new year. All we can do is guess what’s going to happen. Will we be okay? Will all…
Minimum wage?
Posted on 0 commentEmmett J. Hoops· Minimum wage laws rigidify urban poverty. Picture this: You get $8.50/hr. in a town where you can buy a house for $60,000.…