Category Archives: The filthy rich

Are you afraid of immigrants? So am I

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Naomi

Today, the New York Times ran a story about the fierce battle within Rupert Murdoch’s  family. Although it’s centered on a trust Murdoch established, over which a trial is about to start in Reno, Nevada, the deep story is how … Continue reading →

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Some numbers on the filthy rich

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Naomi

From Harper’s August 2024 Index: Portion of New York City residents who are millionaires: 1/24 Percentage change in the number of millionaires in New York City over the past decade: +48 In the number of billionaires in New York City … Continue reading →

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Why caused our world to go mad? I think it’s serial PTSD

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Naomi

Immunity is now a filthy word, but once it wasn’t, not to me. I’ve long been convinced of my immunity to post-traumatic stress and its disorder. But the other day, I realized this is not so. Or, rather, the accumulation … Continue reading →

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