Neima Jahromi

Neima Jahromi works on the editorial staff of The New Yorker. He writes about the intersection of culture, philosophy and politics. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from Reed College in 2009. He was a fall 2010 intern at The Nation. You can follow him on twitter.

BiographyNovember 18, 2015

Nothing Remains Unchanged but the Clouds

With his worries about the gigantic power of technology and the minuscule moral illumination it can afford, Walter Benjamin remains our contemporary.

Neima Jahromi
Language ArtsSeptember 24, 2013

In the Tank

Is sensory deprivation an escape from or toward the fatigue and distractions of the digital life?

Neima Jahromi
ActivismDecember 15, 2010

Importing the Portuguese Model of Drug Reform

US drug reformers could learn a lot from Portugal’s successful decriminalization efforts.

Michael Tracey and Neima Jahromi
Criminal JusticeOctober 29, 2010

The Prop 19 Paper Chase

Could the federal government prevent California from legalizing pot? Many experts just say no.

Neima Jahromi
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Neima Jahromi

BiographyNovember 18, 2015

With his worries about the gigantic power of technology and the minuscule moral illumination it can afford, Walter Benjamin remains our contemporary.

Language ArtsSeptember 24, 2013

Is sensory deprivation an escape from or toward the fatigue and distractions of the digital life?

ActivismDecember 15, 2010

US drug reformers could learn a lot from Portugal’s successful decriminalization efforts.

Criminal JusticeOctober 29, 2010

Could the federal government prevent California from legalizing pot? Many experts just say no.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.