City Journal Spring 2011


A quarterly magazine of urban affairs, published by the Manhattan Institute, edited by Brian C. Anderson. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	Heather Mac Donald Radical Graffiti Chic Sponsored by L.A.’s aristocracy, the Museum of Contemporary Art’s new show celebrates vandalism. PODCAST: Heather Mac Donald discusses this story Steven Malanga The Washington Diet Following the government’s nutritional advice can make you fat and sick. James Panero The Hudson River Destruction Project How the EPA is harming nature and ruining communities PODCAST: James Panero discusses this story Guy Sorman Japan, After March 11 The country, resilient as ever, remains Asia’s true power. Nicole Gelinas The Tappan Zee Is Falling Down Why is New York taking so long to replace a vital bridge? PODCAST: Nicole Gelinas discusses this story Josh Barro Land of Delinquents Illinois’ ongoing budget crisis—and how to end it Judith Miller Revolution in the Square Where will Egypt’s urban uprising lead? Sol Stern and Patrick J. McCloskey Why Catholic Schools Matter They’re still the best hope for poor, inner-city kids. Adam Kirsch The Dawn of Politics Francis Fukuyama goes back to the beginning. Steven Greenhut California’s Secret Government Redevelopment agencies blight the Golden State. Myron Magnet The Great Little Madison In office, the Father of the Constitution turned from ideas to ideology. Charlie Beck, William J. Bratton, George L. Kelling Who Will Police the Criminologists? The dangers of politicized social science Steven Malanga Union Power Comes in Many Forms Who needs collective bargaining if you’ve got legislators in your pocket? Ethan Epstein Portland’s Phantom Bridge While traffic congestion stifles Oregon’s economy, environmentalists block upgrades. Claire Berlinski Can’t Go Back to Constantinople Istanbul’s history deserves preservation, but at what cost to development? André Glucksmann The End of Fatalism Arab revolutions remind us that nothing is static or guaranteed. D. J. Jaffe Time to Strengthen Kendra’s Law A new bill would improve care for the mentally ill. Troy Senik California’s Legislative Blitzkrieg The state’s lawmakers are destroying jobs and stunting economic growth. Brian C. Anderson In Prospect PODCAST: Brian C. Anderson reads this story Oh, to be in England Theodore Dalrymple Murder Most Academic A British Ph.D. candidate puts “homicide studies” into practice. Letters Contributors Diarist Andrew Klavan Curtains!	Search Site Advanced Search