Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

August 14, 2012

What Happened to Europe? Amartya Sen The challenge of European unity, the requirements of democracy, and the demands of sound economic policy together have pushed Europe closer to the cliff. So, why are we still leaving the continent's toughest decisions in the hands of central bankers and financial technocrats? Read More » How Sheldon Adelson Became Too Big to Fail Marc Tracy The Las Vegas-based multibillionaire and casino mogul has exploited breakdowns in campaign-finance law following the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision to become the most influential political donor in the United States. Here's why it's dangerous for one man to have all that power. Read more » How Helen Gurley Brown Made the World Safe for Ladyblogs Noreen Malone Long-time Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown died yesterday at the age of 90. Gurley Brown is remembered fondly as a creature of the magazine era, but the full force of her legacy is really felt today, with the rise of women's blogs. Read more » From The Book: Revolutionary Road Jason Farago Politicians' memoirs usually appear after their careers are over. With not much to do and with a legacy to shape, they can get a jump-start on their lionization through a carefully crafted memoir. A rarer breed is the book from politicians currently in office, usually turgid and often ripe with policy questions. The unlikeliest of the genre is the book written before the memoirist's ascendancy to power. To that list we add Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama's memoir, My First Coup d'Etat, a book showing uncommon literary ambition. Read more » How Cinnabon Explains the (Arab) World Can Romney and Ryan Seize the 'High Ground'? The End of the Scam: Paul Ryan's Victory—or Defeat—Could Transform American Politics Daily Breakdown: No Bounce From Paul Ryan? Paul Ryan’s Medicare Plan May Scare Off Seniors—And Cost Romney the Presidency Ryan Could Move Wisconsin Into The Toss-Up Column