James Fallows
Full Name and Common Aliases
James Fallows is an American journalist, author, and national correspondent for The Atlantic.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: October 1959 (exact date not publicly disclosed)
Still active in journalism and public life as of this writing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American
Profession: Journalist, Author, National Correspondent
Early Life and Background
James Fallows grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father, James Fallows Sr., was a lawyer who later became a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Fallows' mother, Susan Fallows (née Davenport), was an artist and musician.
Fallows developed an interest in politics at an early age. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and later graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English literature in 1979. During his time at Harvard, he became involved in the student newspaper, The Crimson, where he began to develop his writing skills.
Major Accomplishments
Fallows' journalism career spans over four decades. He has been a national correspondent for The Atlantic since 2006 and has written extensively on politics, foreign policy, economics, and technology.
Some of Fallows' notable accomplishments include:
Serving as the chief speechwriter to President Jimmy Carter from 1979-1980.
Working as a senior editor at U.S. News & World Report from 1980-1987.
Writing for The Atlantic since 2006, covering topics such as politics, foreign policy, and economics.Notable Works or Actions
Fallows has written several books on politics, history, and technology, including:
"Nationalizing the Seas: The Loss of the Shinnecock Lightship" (1985)
"More Like Us: Making America Great Again for Everyone, Not Just Some" (2019)
He has also been an outspoken critic of American politics and foreign policy. Fallows has written about the need for a more informed and engaged citizenry to address the country's most pressing issues.
Impact and Legacy
Fallows' work has had a significant impact on public discourse in the United States. His writing often challenges readers to think critically about complex issues, encouraging them to engage with politics and foreign policy on a deeper level.
As a national correspondent for The Atlantic, Fallows continues to shape the conversation around key issues facing America today. His influence can be seen in his ability to balance nuanced analysis with clear, accessible language, making him one of the most respected voices in journalism.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Fallows is widely quoted and remembered for several reasons:
In-depth reporting: He has a reputation for digging deep into complex issues, providing readers with detailed insights that go beyond surface-level analysis.
Accessible writing style: Fallows' writing is clear and concise, making his work accessible to a broad audience.
Commitment to fact-based journalism: He is known for prioritizing accuracy and fact-checking in his reporting, which has earned him a reputation as one of the most trustworthy voices in journalism.
As a respected journalist and author, James Fallows continues to shape public discourse through his writing. His legacy will be remembered for generations to come as he remains committed to providing readers with in-depth analysis and nuanced insights on key issues facing America today.
Quotes by James Fallows
I've learned that I need to spell out, even in cases seemingly so blatant, that in fact I am not taking this at face value and am being 'sarcastic.'
I’ve learned that I need to spell out, even in cases seemingly so blatant, that in fact I am not taking this at face value and am being ’sarcastic.
I am about as pro-Google a person as you’re going to find in the media. I’ve had friends at all levels of the company since its founding, and still do now.
There’s no longer any surprise in noting that China has grave environmental problems.
I seem to be one of the few people in journalism who never worked or wrote for the ‘Boston Phoenix.’ I certainly read and admired it, and feel the same general malaise at news that it is gone.
Over the eons I’ve been a fan of, and sucker for, each latest automated system to ‘simplify’ and ‘bring order to’ my life. Very early on this led me to the beautiful-and-doomed Lotus Agenda for my DOS computers, and Actioneer for the early Palm.
When a company is charging money for a product – as Evernote does for all above its most basic service, and same for Dropbox and SugarSync – you understand its incentive for sticking with that product.
The demise of Google Reader, if logical, is a reminder of how far we’ve come from the cuddly old ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ Google days, in which there was a foreseeably-astonishing delight in the way Google’s evolving design tricks anticipated what users would like.
We’re now in one of those periods when the reality of intense pressure on the middle class diverges from long-held assumptions of how the American bargain should work.
Contrary to what you might think, China’s economy is relatively less efficient, and more polluting, than those of rich countries.