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Donald G. McNeil Jr.

There Are Smarter Ways to Disarm Iran than ‘Bunker-Busting’

Iran is uniquely vulnerable to economic throttling without either American boots in Tehran or massive civilian casualties

1d ago

There Are Smarter Ways to Disarm Iran than ‘Bunker-Busting’

1d ago

‘Boss Tweed’ Attacked the NYTimes Exactly the Way Trump Might

The Times’s publisher issues a warning about Trump. Eerily same tactics were used 150 years ago — against his own paper.

Jan 20

A.G. Sulzberger at a Silurians lunch on January 15, 2025

Jan 20

The L.A. Fires: Disasters Are an Opportunity

The fires that incinerated 80% of San Francisco in 1906 led to rebuilding that beautified the city

Jan 11

The L.A. Fires: Disasters Are an Opportunity

Jan 11

My Book Is Out in Paperback

It has a new chapter with a few things to say about H5N1 and mpox — and The New York Times

Jan 7

My Book Is Out in Paperback

Jan 7

Memories of Jimmy Carter

An unpretentious man with incredible drive and perception did good in the world’s toughest places

Dec 31, 2024

Memories of Jimmy Carter

Dec 31, 2024

Now Biden Should Pardon Tony Fauci

He should start with Jack Smith, but there many Americans in danger from a weaponized Justice Department. Even reporters.

Dec 2, 2024

Now Biden Should Pardon Tony Fauci

Dec 2, 2024

Vaccines Will Have to Prove Themselves Again. The Hard Way.

We’ve already quietly begun an all-American clinical trial

Nov 29, 2024

Vaccines Will Have to Prove Themselves Again. The Hard Way.

Nov 29, 2024

I’m Waiting for One Photogenic Child to Die of Measles

A single adorable victim will remind anti-vaxxer parents what is really at stake

Nov 13, 2024

I’m Waiting for One Photogenic Child to Die of Measles

Nov 13, 2024

Whatever RFK Jr. Does, Darwinism Will Undo

It’s all disinformation and games until someone ends up in a coma — which Trump might not go along with

Nov 13, 2024

Whatever RFK Jr. Does, Darwinism Will Undo

Nov 13, 2024

Got Virus?

Our government, bowing to the dairy industry, is not being open enough about what’s brewing in our milk.

May 7, 2024

Got Virus?

May 7, 2024

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

New York Times, 1976–2021. Last beat: lead Covid reporter. 2020 Chancellor Award; 2021 NYT team Pulitzer donaldgmcneiljr1954@gmail.com

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