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A Quintessentially Jewish Thing To Do
Many years ago, my eleven-year-old son announced he was upset because he had been born into Judaism without anyone asking either his opinion or his…
May 9
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How to Fix the Giving Gap
Jeremy Ney and David Roberts discuss why the ultra wealthy are pulling back from philanthropy right as the government is cutting funding to the social…
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May 7
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A Man Who Dies Rich Dies In Disgrace
So said Andrew Carnegie, 19th century steel magnate extraordinaire, who gave away almost his entire fortune.
May 2
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April 2026
Losing My Ambition
I was at breakfast with a new friend who asked whether I had any “goals.” I couldn’t think of any so I said no.
Apr 25
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Male Beauty Wars, The Financial Riddle of AI, Michigan Democrats And Israel
This week, topics for a post have been ricocheting inside my mind, all of them well-matched rivals fighting for my undivided attention.
Apr 18
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A Jew Reads James Baldwin After The October 7th Atrocities
In 1971, sometime near my ninth birthday, I was approached on Madison Avenue between 74th and 75th street by a white man raising money for the defense…
Apr 11
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Does Marriage Suck the Joy Out Of Sex
In our culture today, it’s easy to be persuaded that getting married is antithetical to sexual satisfaction or to any sex at all.
Apr 4
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March 2026
I Was A Co-Conspirator In Fraud
For every fraud and every lie, there must be two parties, that of the scoundrel and that of the victim.
Mar 28
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The Madison Is A Hate-Coded Show
A television show created by manosphere adherent Taylor Sheridan of Yellowstone fame.
Mar 21
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I Was Featured In A New York Magazine Article About The Ultra-Rich
Excerpts from the article plus my essay, Beautiful Woman And The Indecency Of Powerful Men.
Mar 14
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Taxes, Inequality, Envy
When you put taxes in your headline, you need to find a way to spice things up.
Mar 7
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Taxing wealth? Live with David Roberts and Allison Tait
A recording from David Roberts and Allison Tait's live video
Mar 5
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