David Freedlander is a contributor to Politico Magazine and New York Magazine, and writes for a variety of publications about politics, the arts, and New York City, including The New York Times, The Daily Beast, Slate, Rolling Stone, and Town and Country. He is an adjunct professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where he teaches politics and political theory, and is frequently called onto CNN, MSNBC, and national radio programs to discuss current events. He lives in Jackson Heights, New York. Connect with him at davidfreedlander.com and on Twitter (@freedlander).