Books
Department of Self Promotion: Essay on Books of California's Past, and What They Say About The State's Present
Joe Mathews -
January 23, 2009 - 12:37pm
I have an essay in this Sunday's Los Angeles Times books section that re-reads classic journalism of California (Hinton Helper's "Land of Gold," Lincoln Steffens' autobiography, and especially Carey McWilliams' "California: The Great Exception") in the context of the state's budget deficit and cash crisis. The conclusion: California is often on the edge of fiscal cliff. In fact, our perilous finances -- and unstable governing system -- help define who we are as a people and a state.
Steve Coll on The Daily Show
Troy K. Schneider -
April 10, 2008 - 10:20am
New America President Steve Coll was a guest on The Daily Show last night to discuss his new book, The Bin Ladens. Video of his clip can be viewed below:


