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David Kaufman is a New York–based writer who regularly contributes to publications such as Monocle, Time, the Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Letter to the Don Lemon Haters

Mixed Messages

When the CNN host said African-Americans need to hike up their pants and finish school, he had a point, writes David Kaufman. Too bad he’s the wrong messenger.

David Kaufman | Published Aug 02, 2013

Argentina’s Very, Very Big Year

Don’t Cry

Its economy might be in the tanks, but the country known for Evita and giant steaks is exporting some pretty impressive goods these days, writes David Kaufman.

David Kaufman | Published Mar 14, 2013

Obama Should Talk About Being Biracial

Obama should speak about being biracial during his second term, says David Kaufman.

David Kaufman | Published Jan 20, 2013

Do Israelis Exist?

Sixty years after Israel’s founding, its citizens still lack an official Israeli identity; instead of being recognized on their ID cards as Israelis, most are registered as “Jewish” or “Arab.” David Kaufman on the court case that could change that—and what it means for the country’s future.

David Kaufman | Published Apr 12, 2010

Alain Ducasse's Caribbean Gamble

The famous French chef is partnering with W Hotels to open a super-luxe restaurant on a tiny island with more horses than people. Could the venture spark a Vieques gold rush?

David Kaufman | Published Feb 16, 2010

The Art of the Meal

Two chic new restaurants—The Wright and Robert—have redefined museum dining.

David Kaufman | Published Dec 31, 2009

Mexico's Medici

Eugenio López Alonso talks to The Daily Beast about his Colección Jumex, the largest private contemporary-art collection in Latin America, now on exhibit in Miami. VIEW OUR GALLERY

David Kaufman | Published Dec 03, 2009

A Starry Night in Morocco

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Orlando Bloom, and other A-listers spent Thanksgiving in Marrakech for the re-opening of the legendary La Mamounia hotel. VIEW OUR GALLERY

David Kaufman | Published Nov 29, 2009

Imagining Precious

Sapphire didn't want her 1996 book about a teen who endures unspeakable abuse to be sentimentalized.

David Kaufman | Published Oct 18, 2009

The End of Condoms?

Doctors are quietly giving AIDS drugs to people who like unprotected sex. They say the pills can prevent HIV, and now some activists are scared—that it actually works.

David Kaufman | Published Sep 24, 2009

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