Adam Rubenstein

Jan 19, 2025 | thefp.com | Adam Rubenstein

When I was an editor on TheNew York Times opinion page, I commissioned a smart essay from the writer and historian Philip Terzian about Donald Trump’s possible precedents, figures in American politics he may resemble. The word “unprecedented” was being used to describe every aspect of Trump’s presidency. As Terzian concluded, “While unique in his way, Mr. Trump is not a president like no other, nor a threat to democracy or the constitutional order.

Jan 3, 2025 | thefp.com | Adam Rubenstein

John Bolton: Trump Wants to ‘Put a Casino’ in GreenlandTrump’s former national security adviser thinks the U.S. can come to an agreement with Denmark for Greenland. But to do so, Trump needs to ‘close his mouth.’The idea of the United States buying Greenland isn’t new. And it’s certainly not new to Donald Trump, who several times during his first term made public statements—jokes and memes included—about wanting to acquire the gigantic landmass in the arctic that is today part of Denmark.

Dec 8, 2024 | thefp.com | Adam Rubenstein

This has been one of those weeks when decades happened. In the space of about a week, Syrian rebels took over much of the north, and then moved south, taking over Homs and, last night, Damascus. Bashar al-Assad, the brutal dictator who ruled the country for the past 24 years, fled the country, and is thought to be in Russia.

Feb 26, 2024 | cc.bingj.com | Adam Rubenstein

I did what I was hired to do, and I paid for it. Listen to this articleProduced by ElevenLabs and NOA, News Over Audio, using AI narration. On one of my first days at The New York Times, I went to an orientation with more than a dozen other new hires. We had to do an icebreaker: Pick a Starburst out of a jar and then answer a question. My Starburst was pink, I believe, and so I had to answer the pink prompt, which had me respond with my favorite sandwich.

Nov 29, 2023 | allevents.in | Adam Rubenstein

About the event Snow Day on Larchmont : Toy Drive So I have a charity event I am working on and need Raffle Prizes: everything is welcomed. Even toy donations from the 99c store or target. Who’s in?