Take a random selection of photographs of America in 2012 and 2002 and 1992 and, except for the skinny jeans and the porkpie hats, you'll be hard-pressed to tell the years in which the pictures were taken. Graydon Carter americahardhat share on social
My suggestion to newspapers everywhere is to give the public a reason to read them again. So here's an idea: get on a big story with widespread public appeal, devote your best resources to it, say a quiet prayer, and swing for the fences. Graydon Carter appealbigdevote share on social
You have to give kids something to rebel against. You can't like their music - you have to call it noise. It's incumbent on a parent. Graydon Carter callgiveincumbent Change image and share on social
Those who remember New York in the 1970s, as I do, look back on a city that had hit a very rough patch - decaying, bankrupt, and crime-ridden. But fun. Graydon Carter 1970sbackbankrupt Change image and share on social
Arrogance, ignorance, and incompetence. Not a pretty cocktail of personality traits in the best of situations. No sirree. Not a pretty cocktail in an office-mate and not a pretty cocktail in a head of state. In fact, in a leader, it's a lethal cocktail. Graydon Carter arrogancecocktailfact share on social
There is a certain ancient civility about tailors that is welcome - especially in modern London, which is now very much an international city, not an English city. They're still a little vessel of Englishness in what is otherwise a pretty rambunctious place. Graydon Carter ancientcitycivility share on social
In the Digital Age, recorders also tend to be oversharers, and with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest, they can do so on a grand scale. Graydon Carter agedigitalfacebook Change image and share on social
Somewhere along the way, New York became all about money. Or rather, it was always about money, but it wasn't all about money, if you know what I mean. New York's not Geneva or Zurich yet, but we're certainly heading in that direction. London is, too. Graydon Carter directiongenevahead share on social
What do you call an electorate that seems prone to acting out irrationally, is full of inchoate rage, and is constantly throwing fits and tantrums? You call it teenaged. Graydon Carter actcallconstantly Change image and share on social
As any journalist will tell you, there are few professional situations as vexing as when a friend becomes involved in a major story that you feel you must cover. Graydon Carter coverfeelfriend Change image and share on social
