Category Archives: Uncategorized

Dreams Diminished: Cuba on the Eve of an American Election

Posted on October 12, 2022 by dayat

Earlier this year I traveled to Havana to try to understand Cubans’ current opinions on U.S. politics, and President Obama in particular, in light of the upcoming elections. Four years ago on the embargo-stricken island, Obama’s election fueled a wave … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Comments Off

Not by Bread-and-Marg Alone

Posted on September 12, 2022 by dayat

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has intervened to curb the excesses of his city’s biggest citizens. Has he decided to collect a sales tax on Stock Exchange turnover? Has he slapped a luxury tax on Park Avenue penthouses? The answers … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Comments Off