Ian Crouch

Portland

Newsletter Editor at The New Yorker

Newsletter editor @NewYorker.

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Articles

Just How Bad Is Trump’s New Travel Ban?

3 weeks ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

“We don’t want ’em.” The President banned citizens of twelve countries from entering the United States. Is this a newer, “smarter” version of the Muslim ban of 2017? Jonathan Blitzer, who covers immigration, unpacks the news. Plus:• Trump continues to attack the asylum process• Richard Brody reviews the “John Wick” spinoff• Liana Finck offers advice to a retiree who feels like a housewifeTrump’s travel bans are here, anew.
Amelia Earhart’s Turbulent Relationship

3 weeks ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

In the years before Amelia Earhart’s disappearance, pressure from her husband, as well as her own appetite for risk, led the famed aviator to fly well beyond her limited abilities. And, then, Bill McKibben on FEMA’s lack of preparedness as we enter hurricane season.
Trump’s Government of Billionaires

1 month ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

“We are a government of billionaires.” Donald Trump started selling the illusion of exclusivity half a century ago. Now his second Administration is selling access to the White House. Evan Osnos reports.
“It was like watching someone who was not alive.”

1 month ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

“He totally fucked us.” Biden cost Democrats the 2024 race, Party insiders tell Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Plus:• How an election denier became the U.S. Treasurer• Lizzy McAlpine wants to be offlineIt was supposed to be another blockbuster fund-raiser for Joe Biden’s reëlection campaign. Led by George Clooney and the Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, the event, on June 15th, would bring the President onstage with Obama and Jimmy Kimmel, in front of an audience of thousands of donors.
“In case of emergency, break open a book.”

1 month ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

The fate of Mike Waltz is further evidence of the “first law of Trump,” Susan B. Glasser reports. Plus:• Canada’s rejection of Trumpism• The many faces of Mark Twain• Plotting the next gay utopiaJust a day after joining his fellow Cabinet members in offering obsequious praise to President Trump, Mike Waltz, the national-security adviser, has landed in a dismally familiar position: out of favor. As Susan B.
The Fight for Higher Ed Is Just Beginning

2 months ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

“The Administration made Harvard an offer it couldn’t not refuse.” Jeannie Suk Gersen explores the stakes of Trump’s mounting war against academia. And Emma Green reports on the schools that are moving away from D.E.I. and toward a new form of pluralistic community life—and trying to fend off outside political control.
One Man Dead, Another Critical After Being Rescue From Surf At Shoal Bay

2 months ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

BY IAN CROUCHThe Port Stephens community has been rocked by the death of a swimmer at Shoal Bay. Police say the 24-year-old man and another 25-year-old man, both Nepalese nationals were swimming at Zenith Beach at about 2.45 yesterday afternoon when they got into trouble in the surf. It’s believed a group of teenagers came to their aid, pulling both men from the water. The younger man could not be revived and died at the scene.
Coalition Offers Urgent Care Clinic for Morisset But Light on Detail

2 months ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

Nationals Hunter hopeful Sue Gilroy has announced a Medicare urgent care clinic for Morisset if the Coalition’s elected come May 3. It comes after Labor promised one for Maitland, and committed to expanding services at the existing Charlestown and Lake Haven clinics. Sue Gilroy says no details have been locked in, but the Coalition will build one on the western side of Lake Macquarie. “We’re just committed to delivering this, and understanding what we need to do,” she said.
Governments Partner for Multi-Million Housing Project at Port Stephens

2 months ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

Three levels of government have joined forces to increase the stock of social and affordable housing in Raymond Terrace. Hume Community Housing has received $6 million from the Commonwealth Housing Australia Future Fund, $1.5 million in land from the State Government and accelerated planning approval from Port Stephens Council. Head of Development and Growth, Dan Lincoln says it will see 3 rundown homes in Phillip Street demolished to make way new housing to accommodate dozens of people in need.
Police Launch Appeal To Find Lake Macquarie Man

2 months ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

BY IAN CROUCHPolice are appealing for information after a man has been reported missing from the Lake Macquarie area. 25-year-old Peter Gorman was last seen leaving a Windale property on April 10 and is known to frequent the Lake Macquarie & Sydney areas. It’s likely he is travelling on public transport. Concerns are held for Peter’s safety due to his multiple medical conditions.