Ruling Elite

Does the Ivy League Turn You Into a Moron? Walter Kirn Critiques Princeton in "Lost in the Meritocracy"

Anis Shivani | Posted 10.23.2009 | Politics


Anis Shivani

Walter Kirn, author of the novels Up in the Air and Mission to America, has written the most enticing recent indictment of education in this country.

A House in the Hamptons?: Historic Vacation Spots of the Black Elite

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 10.19.2009 | New York


Michael Henry Adams

Some African-Americans, seemingly born under an auspicious star, apparently have always gathered to share their leisure pursuits with others who were similarly favored.

Estrogen Will Not Cure Greed and Stupidity

Iris Erlingsdottir | Posted 03.11.2009 | World


Iris Erlingsdottir

Any positive changes Iceland's PM and her female colleagues will bring about will be because they are in tune with the values of society at large, rather than the values of the current ruling elite.

Class Insults Unite: "Wearing A Flag Pin And Showing His Crack"

Joan Williams | Posted 06.20.2008 | Politics


Joan Williams

Obama's doing a great job keeping the focus on the economy. Let's not blow it on the cultural front.