J.J. Gould

3 weeks ago | thesgnl.com | J.J. Gould

INTRO—John Jamesen GouldThis week:Why is the U.S. bombing in Yemen? Vali Nasr on the repercussions of Iran’s new weakness in a transformed Middle East. Is there really a “new oligarchy” in America? Quinn Slobodian on why so many Silicon Valley billionaires have gotten so involved in everyday American politics. What’s Beijing’s strategy for dealing with Donald Trump? Scott Kennedy on where China sees the threats and opportunities from the new U.S. administration.

1 month ago | thesgnl.com | Justin Callais |J.J. Gould

When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in August 2017, it triggered one of the most destructive natural disasters in American history. The storm stalled over Houston for several days, dumping an unprecedented amount of rain, more than a meter in some areas, leading to catastrophic flooding that put about a third of the city underwater. More than 100 people died. Around 30,000 were displaced from their homes. Some had to be rescued by boats and helicopters. Many needed temporary shelter.

2 months ago | thesgnl.com | J.J. Gould

Coming soon. Next Friday, The Signal will debut the member’s despatch, a weekly digest on current affairs. The despatch is a digital magazine for those who want to keep up with what’s happening in the world—but also need their time cared for … and to feel confident that wherever they spend it reading anything, the material will matter, stick with them, and be a joy to take in and think about.

Sep 5, 2023 | thesgnl.com | Martin Raymond |J.J. Gould

It’s been coming since the end of World War II—or certainly, since the expansive “baby boom” following the war gave rise to a generation of families that developed more affluence than any before them: The biggest intergenerational movement of wealth in history is now underway; it’ll be playing out over the next two decades; and by 2045, most of the world’s wealth will be in entirely new hands.

Jun 13, 2023 | thesgnl.com | J.J. Gould