John Podhoretz
Full Name and Common Aliases
John Podhoretz is a prominent American journalist, critic, and author.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: December 4, 1957
Nationality and Profession(s)
American; Journalist, Critic, Author, Columnist
Early Life and Background
John Podhoretz was born on December 4, 1957. He comes from a family of notable intellectuals and writers. His father, Norman Podhoretz, is an influential American journalist and literary critic who served as the editor-in-chief of Commentary magazine. John's mother, Midge Decter, is also a well-known author and commentator.
Growing up in this environment instilled in him a passion for writing and critical thinking. He pursued his interest in journalism at Cornell University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. Later, he went on to study film criticism at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Major Accomplishments
John Podhoretz has had a distinguished career spanning multiple fields. His most significant contributions include:
Editorial roles: He served as an editor at _The National Review_ and later became the editorial director for Commentary magazine.
Author: He has written several books, including "Hell of a Town" (1989) and "Commentary: The First Eighty Years" (2008).
Columnist: Podhoretz writes a popular weekly column for _The New York Post_.Notable Works or Actions
Some notable works by John Podhoretz include:
Articles and columns: His insightful commentary on politics, culture, and society has been featured in top publications such as _The Wall Street Journal_, _The New York Times_, and _The Weekly Standard_.
* Books: In addition to his non-fiction books, he has also written novels like "Hell of a Town" (1989).
Impact and Legacy
John Podhoretz's influence on American journalism is undeniable. He has played a significant role in shaping public discourse through his sharp analysis and commentary.
As the son of Norman Podhoretz, John has been exposed to some of the most influential minds in American intellectual life. This exposure has undoubtedly shaped his perspectives and approach to writing.
Quotes by John Podhoretz
John Podhoretz's insights on:
Romney is a good, intelligent, extraordinarily generous man who put on a great fight. But he didn’t understand the country or the people he sought to lead, and that is why he lost.
Is victory sweet because your side wins – or is it really because the other side loses?
Over the next decade, cities and states across America will be compelled to tighten their belts as the really big bills – the pension bills they cannot afford – come due. They’ll have to go after existing contracts with current workers.
Your race and gender don’t change, but you can choose to change your political affiliation at will.
Obama’s presidency hasn’t been dedicated to achieving economic growth in the short term, or about creating jobs.
Obama’s coalition would have consigned him to the political margins as little as 12 years ago, but the nation’s demographic changes are moving far more quickly than most Republicans anticipated.
As a member of the Mormon church, Romney is instructed to tithe 10 percent of his income. That’s in keeping with most charitable giving: Religious institutions get about one-third of all contributions, according to ‘The American’ magazine.
Memories of the last nine years have turned Ground Zero from a site of horror, to a reminder of grief, to an occasion for ludicrous artistic posturing – and now to something very close to parody.
While negativity is politically useful, it is also demoralizing unless it is accompanied – and to some extent overshadowed – by elevated and inspiring ideas about the American future.
Back in 1995, Bill Gates himself didn’t understand that the internet was the direction computing was going.