Kathleen Kingsbury

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Kathleen Kingsbury

In 1950, though it didn't know it yet, the American government held one of the keys to winning the Cold War: Qian Xuesen, a brilliant Chinese rocket scientist who had already transformed the fields of aerospace and weaponry. In the halls of the California Institute of Technology and M.I.T., he had helped solve the riddle of jet propulsion and developed America's first guided ballistic missiles.

2 months ago | editorandpublisher.com | Kathleen Kingsbury

I am delighted to announce that Joe Van Acker is joining Opinion as a senior project manager. Joe will work closely with me, Kate Elazegui, Meeta Agrawal, Brian Zittel and many others across Opinion to help organize our most ambitious work, foster collaboration across teams and manage the daily deadlines and requests for branding, design, art direction and technical know-how that touch all of our work. Joe’s is a new role for Opinion, but it’s definitely not new to The Times, and neither is Joe.

Mar 11, 2025 | editorandpublisher.com | Kathleen Kingsbury

Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:21 am I am incredibly pleased to announce the promotions of a few of our colleagues. For those of you who work with these individuals, this news will come as no surprise.

Feb 28, 2025 | editorandpublisher.com | Kathleen Kingsbury

At a time of growing influencer-driven commentary and distrust of institutions, a newspaper editorial board can seem old-fashioned. But The Times isn’t just any institution, and our audience is looking to us for insight, discernment and leadership in some of the most chaotic and uncertain moments in the modern era. The mission, strengths and principles of Times Opinion mean that our editorials can serve as a signature voice. They can provide clarity amid the din.

Dec 16, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kathleen Kingsbury

a. Nob. Yes. But must seek congressional authorization for anything that comes after that. c. Not at all comfortable. Additional response: No person should have the unilateral authority to launch a nuclear first strike and end life on this planet as we know it. This shouldn't be a radical idea. We live in a democracy, and if the president of the United States wants to use nuclear weapons in a pre-emptive attack, they must obtain approval from Congress.