Richard Kim

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Richard Kim is editor in chief of TheCITY.NYC, New York City's nonprofit, nonpartisan, local news organization. He was formerly executive editor of HuffPost, and before that, spent over two decades at The Nation, where he held positions ranging from intern to columnist to executive editor.

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Introducing the New TheNation.com Introducing the New TheNation.com

One hundred fifty years ago, The Nation published its first issue. Today, we launch a new site for the next generation of readers.

Jul 2, 2015 / Richard Kim

15 Questions Hillary Clinton Should Answer Right Now

15 Questions Hillary Clinton Should Answer Right Now 15 Questions Hillary Clinton Should Answer Right Now

As Clinton launches her second presidential bid, serious questions remain about her positions on key economic and foreign policy issues.

Apr 11, 2015 / Richard Kim and George Zornick

Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night

Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night

Yes, her schtick as a North Korean general was a gross bit of yellowface minstrelsy, but let’s remember her longer career.

Jan 12, 2015 / Richard Kim

The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly

The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly

Of all the panicked and irrational reactions to Ebola, the outrageous treatment of volunteers like Kaci Hickox and Ryan Boyko is the most dangerous.

Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4

No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4 No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4

The Working Families Party and The Nation want you to vote for the corrupt, spiteful, untrustworthy Andrew Cuomo. Here’s why I just can’t.

Oct 29, 2014 / Richard Kim

What’s Wrong With Comparing ISIS to a Disease

What’s Wrong With Comparing ISIS to a Disease What’s Wrong With Comparing ISIS to a Disease

While the Obama administration used cancer metaphors to sell a war, it ignored the spread of a real disease.

Oct 8, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

New Mass Murder, Old Lesson

New Mass Murder, Old Lesson New Mass Murder, Old Lesson

Why we avoid talking about the one thing that might stop the next bloodbath

Jun 4, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

What Monica Lewinsky Gets Wrong About Tyler Clementi

What Monica Lewinsky Gets Wrong About Tyler Clementi What Monica Lewinsky Gets Wrong About Tyler Clementi

Her comparison of the Lewinsky-Clinton affair to the suicide of an unknown gay Rutgers freshman is gross and inaccurate.

May 9, 2014 / Richard Kim

The Oklahoma Way of Death

The Oklahoma Way of Death The Oklahoma Way of Death

The “botched” execution of Clayton Lockett should shatter the illusion that lethal injection is neither cruel nor unusual.

May 6, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

Close Down the Gay Movement?

Close Down the Gay Movement? Close Down the Gay Movement?

If it’s all about handing out gold stars or scarlet letters to CEOs and celebrities, then I’ll pass.

Apr 16, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

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