Adam Harris

Virginia

Senior Fellow, @NewAmerica. Author of The State Must Provide. Writing a book about southern politics. Contributing writer, @TheAtlantic | [email protected]

Articles

Gregg Popovich’s Life Lessons

1 month ago | theatlantic.com | Adam Harris

Last Halloween, not long after the kids finished trick-or-treating and got in bed, I settled on my couch to watch the San Antonio Spurs, my favorite basketball team. Five games into a new season, I was full of optimism. The team was a healthy mix of savvy veterans, young stars, and Victor Wembanyama, the most hyped NBA prospect since LeBron James. If the players found the right chemistry, perhaps this could be the year that the Spurs snapped an uncharacteristic playoff drought.
Gregg Popovich’s Life Lessons

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Adam Harris

Last Halloween, not long after the kids finished trick-or-treating and got in bed, I settled on my couch to watch the San Antonio Spurs, my favorite basketball team. Five games into a new season, I was full of optimism. The team was a healthy mix of savvy veterans, young stars, and Victor Wembanyama, the most hyped NBA prospect since LeBron James. If the players found the right chemistry, perhaps this could be the year that the Spurs snapped an uncharacteristic playoff drought.
When Trump Is Done, What Will Remain of Public Education?

1 month ago | newamerica.org | Adam Harris

Last week, the Trump administration threatened to withhold funding specifically from schools and school districts with high shares of low-income students if they did not verify in 10 days the elimination of certain diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
When Trump Is Done, What Will Remain of Public Education?

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Adam Harris

George Washington argued that education should be lawmakers' chief concern in his first annual address before Congress in 1790, saying, "Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness." Alongside his contemporaries such as James Madison and Benjamin Rush, Washington believed that education was the best way to build good citizens.
American corporations didn’t want to diversify, anyway

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Adam Harris

At Ford Motor Company, the moral stock-taking began with a letter. “This is an extraordinary moment in our history,” Bill Ford, the company’s executive chair, and Jim Hackett, its CEO, wrote to employees on 1 June 2020. It had been three months of upheaval since the coronavirus pandemic began and the company first suspended production at its manufacturing sites. By mid-May, more than 87,000 people in the United States had died from the virus.
Why Trump Wants to Control Universities

2 months ago | newamerica.org | Adam Harris

A couple of years ago, the conservative writer Christopher Rufo did a fellowship in Budapest, where, upon his arrival, János Csák, Hungary’s then–minister of culture and innovation, “greeted me with a strong handshake,” Rufo later wrote in an essay about the trip.
The Deflections of Linda McMahon

Feb 14, 2025 | newamerica.org | Adam Harris

Out of all the questions lobbed at Linda McMahon during her nearly three-hour confirmation hearing to become the next education secretary on Thursday, it was one from Senator Maggie Hassan, of New Hampshire, that best captured the gravity of the moment. “If the president of the United States gives you a directive that breaks the law, you will instead do what you are legally required to do rather than his instruction?”, asked Hassan, who had met with McMahon earlier in the day.
Cyber Deterrence in the Age of Semiconductors — Global Security Review

Jan 13, 2025 | globalsecurityreview.com | Adam Harris |Joshua Stowell

Cyberspace is the new battleground for nations vying for global dominance. At the heart of this competition lies the semiconductor industry—a linchpin of modern technology. It is essential for computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced military systems. Understanding the dynamics of semiconductor production and supply chains provides critical insights into how cyber deterrence strategies are formulated and executed.
The Long Simmer of Political Violence in America

Jul 15, 2024 | theatlantic.com | Adam Harris

For the past several years, American politics have heated to a rolling boil. Members of Congress have been shot, an intruder attacked the House speaker’s husband in their home with a hammer, and a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Political violence is not new.
7 Habits of Highly IN-Effective Investors

Jun 4, 2024 | investing.com | Adam Harris

In the world of investing, success often comes from understanding what not to do as much as what to do. Inspired by the philosophies of investing legends Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Peter Lynch, Ray Dalio, Morgan Housel, and Joel Greenblatt, this article delves into the seven habits that can lead investors astray. By identifying and avoiding these ineffective habits, investors can better navigate the complexities of the financial markets and achieve greater success.