Ross is a former co-author and housemate of Reihan, and also a
columnist for the New York Times. He promises to be a firm, even
lockstep supporter of the Salam agenda, at least until the movement’s
consolidation of power is complete — at which point he will begin
working to marginalize and then purge the “Old Salamites” (i.e. most
of the people on this page) while building a cult of personality
around himself instead.
“Now a lot of people think this is easy as it looks. Books and books of rhyme concepts and hooks. Session to session to get thoughts manifestin’, stressin’ and stressin’ to hit the world with a blessin’. A lot of people often ask, ‘Puba, how you givin’ back?’ The way I give back is through the knowledge of my raps.” Grand Puba, “Don’t Let It Go To Your Head.”
I don’t agree with Mr. Salam on all of the issues that define our age, but I couldn’t resist his offer of a lifetime supply of The Stuff. He also promised me the title of Grand Vizier, and I relish the opportunity to up my viziering game in 2012.
Min is an anthropologist and writer in New York City. She and Reihan have been friends for eleven years. Despite their many differences, they share a love for multicultural films, often starring Dwayne Johnson, tales of ingenious immigrants, and laughing too loudly about their plans for the future.
John is a lawyer and builder in Philadelphia. He first bonded with Reihan at an improvised shooting range in the eastern California desert, where Reihan demonstrated his robust support of the Second Amendment while alternately cackling maniacally and yelling “Blaow!” (which you actually don’t have to yell when you’re firing an actual gun).
James Carmichael is a writer in Los Angeles. He and Reihan shared a locker in high-school, and have continued speaking to each other. He’s not sure they agree on everything – most of the speaking is about comic books, not policy – but he has total faith in Reihan’s integrity and in the importance of reasoned debate, and he thinks the site looks really fantastic.
Chris Park is a lawyer in New York. He met Reihan on a yellow school bus en route to a high school debate tournament. The only available seat was next to Reihan. Chris will support Reihan’s candidacy, provided he doesn’t have to listen to it on the ride home.
Jesse Shapiro is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He studies topics at the intersection of industrial organization and political economy, with a particular focus on the economics of the news media. He met Reihan Salam when they were both 13 years old and under 5 feet tall. He doesn’t necessarily agree with all of the views on this site, but he doesn’t necessarily disagree either. (Photo courtesy of Chicago Booth.)
Graeme Wood is a contributing editor at The Atlantic and a writer of no fixed abode. He was once domiciled with Reihan, despite a warning from Salam that the dwelling was “all Reihan-y.”
Brandon is a designer, front-end developer, and type enthusiast at Designkitchen in Chicago.