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James D. Walsh

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James D. Walsh has been an Intelligencer staff writer since 2019. He’s the author of Playing Against the House: The Dramatic World of an Undercover Union Organizer.

  1. new york’s finest
    The NYPD’s Top Anti-Harassment Cop Might Be a Racist TrollThe head of the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Division is alleged to have frequently posted vitriol on an anonymous message board.
  2. just asking questions
    Scott Galloway on the Antitrust Case Against GoogleThe case is sure to take years, but the ramifications for Silicon Valley — and the country in general — may be huge.
  3. politics
    The Working Families Party’s Fight for SurvivalCan Cuomo kill the left’s best chance at its own political party?
  4. the swamp
    The Winners of Trump’s WashingtonFifty-one insiders who profited off the presidency.
  5. just asking questions
    How to Restore the Justice Department After Trump Leaves OfficeConstitutional-law expert Mark Tushnet on his call for a bipartisan commission to investigate the many ways the DOJ shattered norms under Trump.
  6. plans with attitude
    What Ice Cube Contributed to Trump’s Plan for Black AmericaHe appears to have actually moved federal policy — or at least a leaflet about it.
  7. just asking questions
    A Bioethicist on Trump’s COVID-19 Treatment Plan“You’ve got to imagine that COVID patients are going to be clamoring to get access to Regeneron.”
  8. just asking questions
    Trump Is on Steroids. How Worried Should We Be?The president was given dexamethasone to treat COVID-19. A leading expert breaks down what it means for his health, both physical and mental.
  9. media
    A Guide to the Newsletter Economy“Paying for writers that you trust is a way to take back control,” said Substack CEO Chris Best.
  10. new york city
    New York’s Most Virulent Opponent of Police ReformDuring his nearly two decades as head of the NYPD’s sergeants union, Ed Mullins has fought virtually every attempt to curb brutality and corruption.
  11. coronavirus
    Doctor Who Specializes in Long-Term COVID-19 Effects Is Alarmed by What He Sees“I feel like the population of this is going to be very large.”
  12. coronavirus
    The Silicon Valley of Colombia Wages War on COVID-19Medellín was hailed as a pioneer in the fight against the coronavirus, but surging case rates call its technology’s usefulness into question.
  13. the economy
    ‘A Hate Crime Against Future Generations’Scott Galloway thinks the coronavirus bailout packages are little more than another wealth transfer to the rich.
  14. coronavirus testing
    How Reliable Are COVID-19 Tests?Justin Gilmore was hospitalized and treated for COVID-19. His care team was certain he had it — but he kept testing negative. Why?
  15. first person
    ‘There’s a High Probability I Would Have Marched’: On Being Black and NYPDA black NYPD officer discusses fear, tokenism, and what police and George Floyd protesters have in common.
  16. encounter
    ‘I’ve Been Black a Long Time’: Marching With Jumaane WilliamsNew York City’s public advocate knows how to protest — and talk to cops. (He’s also wondering where the mayor is.)
  17. the longest lives
    ‘How Old Is Biden? Well, He’ll Have a Lot of Good Advisers.’Zooming into retirement homes, where the presidential race is on everyone’s mind.
  18. just asking questions
    Expert Explainer: What the Trump Administration Doesn’t Get About VaccinesDr. Peter Hotez on herd-immunity risks, children and COVID-19, and the White House’s wishful thinking.
  19. higher education
    What Is College Without the Campus?This crisis will reshape higher education — and not just this fall.
  20. higher education
    The Coming Disruption to CollegeNYU Stern School of Business professor Scott Galloway predicts a handful of elite cyborg universities will soon monopolize higher education.
  21. expert explainer
    Expert Explainer: What to Know About Coronavirus MutationsThere are many different strains of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean one is deadlier than another.
  22. expert explainer
    Expert Explainer: Why Talk of a Fall Vaccine Is ‘Irresponsible’Dr. Peter Hotez believes that a rushed medical process could play into anti-vaxxers’ hands.
  23. expert explainer
    Expert Explainer: Remdesivir, Vaccine Odds, and NYC Herd Immunity“The thing I’m really holding out for is a whole other class of drugs,” says Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of Boston University.
  24. coronavirus
    Social-Distancing Policy Is No Walk in the Public ParkPublic parks have never been more important, but state and local officials have had to improvise access policies amid the threat of the coronavirus.
  25. just asking questions
    Why the U.S. Coronavirus Crisis Is More Trump’s Fault Than the WHO or ChinaA leading critic of Trump’s coronavirus response explains why offshoring blame for the U.S. outbreak just underlines the president’s failure.
  26. just asking questions
    What to Expect From the Race to Develop Coronavirus VaccinesDr. Peter Hotez explains the potential timeline for a coronavirus vaccine and shares his thoughts on chloroquine, remdesivir, and biotech bluster.
  27. coronavirus
    Why Antibody Tests May Not Be the AnswerExperts including Dr. Anthony Fauci are invoking them as a way to get past social distancing. But there are a lot of questions.
  28. coronavirus
    Nobody Is Sure How a Bronx Zoo Tiger Got CoronavirusThe four-year-old Malayan tiger Nadia is the first wild animal in captivity to test positive in the world.
  29. coronavirus
    New York City Is Running Out of Places to Bury BodiesGovernor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio say that public-park burials — an idea floated by a City Council member — are not on the table.
  30. coronavirus
    The Mystery of ‘Excess Fatality’Death rates are exploding globally, and the coronavirus is just a fraction of the explanation.
  31. coronavirus
    How Will New York’s Rent Freeze Work?A bill before the New York State Senate aims at bringing renters relief as unemployment spikes.
  32. just asking questions
    Is ‘Viral Load’ Why Some People Get a Mild Case of COVID-19?A medical biologist on why the coronavirus might leave some hospitalized and others unaffected.
  33. coronavirus
    At Empty Bronx Zoo, Staff Use Social Distancing to Protect Gorillas“Because some of our animals are so closely related to people, we have primate protocols in place all the time.”
  34. coronavirus
    ‘We’re Flying Blind’: Why Testing for Coronavirus Antibodies Will MatterInfectious-disease reporter Laurie Garrett shares her thoughts on PPE supply chains, COVID-19 reinfection fears, and the limits of current testing.
  35. coronavirus
    Elon Musk Can’t Solve ThisHospitals don’t have enough ventilators and car manufacturers can’t change that.
  36. coronavirus
    What It’s Like to Be Part of the First Coronavirus Vaccine Trial“I’m monitoring myself for fever, cough, nausea, headache. All of the symptoms of the virus.”
  37. coronavirus
    Distributors Are Racing to Import N95 Masks From China“Manufacturing is back up to 80 to 85 percent in China, but it’s not coming to the U.S. as fast as we all hope.”
  38. coronavirus
    Will Rikers Island Free Inmates Because of the Coronavirus?On Tuesday, the New York City Board of Correction called for the immediate release of high-risk inmates to limit the spread.
  39. coronavirus
    Panic at the Costco: Will Grocery Stores Be Able to Keep up With Coronavirus?Food is flying off the shelves thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, but the boom in business isn’t necessarily welcome.
  40. covid-19
    Will New York City Schools Close Over the Coronavirus?As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York ramped up to 44 on Friday, parents and students faced the possibility of school closures.
  41. coronavirus
    Inside the Desperate Scramble for N95 MasksThere’s a worldwide shortage. Suppliers that still have the protective gear in stock face a barrage of pleading calls — including from hospitals.
  42. public health
    How Will New York City Respond to the Coronavirus?There are systems in place to deal with a pandemic, but this one would likely test the city’s public health authorities and affect day-to-day life.
  43. crime
    What Happened to the Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence?As Lawrence Ray faces trial in New York, some families of his victims are still waiting to reunite with their children.
  44. crime
    Trial of Tech Writer Charged With Soliciting Sex With Minors Ends in Hung JuryThe former Ars Technica writer, who was charged last year with soliciting sex with minors, will likely face another trial in the coming months.
  45. just asking questions
    Is NYC Prepared for Coronavirus?Talking with public-health expert Syra Madad about the seeming inevitability of its arrival — and how hospital “secret shoppers” can help.
  46. investigations
    With Larry Ray’s Arrest, Families of His Alleged Victims Breathe Sigh of Relief“We’re just so happy and grateful,” said a survivor’s relative of the federal indictment prompted by New York’s reporting.
  47. real estate
    New York Suddenly Gets Rid of Broker Fees for RentersAn unpleasant staple of moving in the city is going away, though prices probably won’t drop for everyone.
  48. public health
    How Worried Should We Be About Coronavirus?Talking to a virologist about the flu, face masks and the danger in circulating research based on a handful of cases.
  49. just asking questions
    Ben Smith on What He’ll Bring to the New York TimesThe BuzzFeed News head will soon take over the media column made famous by David Carr.
  50. getting out
    What It’s Like to Leave White NationalismFor “formers” like Austin, removing tattoos is a matter of life and death.
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