edithwharton

Many commenters have noted that it's the "artist types" that are moving to Buffalo; but then go on to say how devoid of culture Buffalo is. If NYC is losing its artists to other cities (including Buf...

Sorry, I meant "what our intuitions scream"...

Thanks to all who pointed to "the law" as setting these conclusions in stone. But might I add: the law is decided and promoted by human beings, and is subject to modifications based on the lived con...

Drchadwick1, your point is well-received. How New Yorkers became so powerless is a mystery to me. Even the Upper West Side, once a beacon of culture and a haven for conscientious urbanists has become...

RTD2101, thank you for providing some historical analysis. I may disagree with the methods of the protesters, but I think you make some fine points. There are a couple of comments that beg further d...