David Christopher Kaufman

David Christopher Kaufman

About the Columnist

David Kaufman is a New York Post columnist and News Features editor, focusing on politics, business and culture. Along with authoring the book “Pride: 50 Years of Parades and Protests,” he has also worked as an editor at The New York Times, the Global Digital Director at Architectural Digest, and as a writer contributing to publications including The Financial Times, Monocle, The Wall Street Journal and AirMail. Kaufman received undergraduate degrees in Middle Eastern Studies and Sociology from Brandeis University and an MA in Journalism at New York University.

Latest Articles

Kamala Harris: The discount Obama repeating Clinton's failed 2016 playbook

In June of 2016, six months before election day, I wrote a column detailing how Donald Trump could defeat Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House. As I explained,...

How the 'Son of Hamas' left Islam and made America his home

“Most of the Palestinians I knew believed — and still do — that anyone who leaves Islam should be executed,” writes Yousef, who converted to Christianity years ago.

Life as a millionaire — or a pauper: Inside the wild ride of a crypto trader

“When you think you’ve figured out the game and you’re about to get insanely rich,” Nathaniel Eliason writes, that’s when you’re about to lose it all.

Celebrated abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman's secret history as a spy

A new biography of the iconic abolitionist and activist hopes to add nuance and complexity to Tubman and her legacy of freedom and service.

Why there is no 'pride' for the LGBT community this year

From the support of dubious trans treatments, to #queersforpalestine, LGBTs have little to celebrate this year.

Putting Keanu Reeves, Lady Gaga, Taylor Jenkins Reid on 'Zionist' blacklists boosts Hamas' mission

The Google doc “is your fav author a zionist?" made its way around social media this week — and its not the only one naming-and-shaming artists.

Why the Trump campaign is chasing LGBT voters

Fed up with Pres. Biden's extremest agenda, many LGBT voters are increasingly siding with Trump

Six months into war, Israel has mostly succeeded — but the real battles are yet to come 

As Israel’s war with Hamas reaches the half-year mark on Sunday, April 7, the country may be winning the conflict on the battlefield, but the real fight has only just...

A look at the splashiest yachts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show

The West Palm Beach waterfront has been transformed into a yachters’ haven, filled with ultra-luxurious yachts and cruisers.

Israel is winning against Hamas — but the bad guys are succeeding in courts of public opinion

Even though Israel is taking down Hamas, bad guys from media and politics are winning the battle for public opinion.

Want to flex in Florida? Buy a private submarine—or at least a chopper

When it comes to luxury real estate — and gadgets for grownups — buyers have never been more spoiled for choice. Especially in South Florida.

Sea to believe: Inside the 55th annual Miami International Boat Show

Things are heating up like never before thanks to the arrival of the 55th edition of the annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. 

Israel — unlike Hamas — has nothing to hide

The recent storming of the Knesset by families of Hamas hostages proves Israel's democracy is alive and well.

Inside the top five resorts in the center of Central America

Fronting both the Pacific and Atlantic, Panama abounds in isolated archipelagos dotted with lush islands featuring some of the most exquisite bijoux resorts in Latin America.

Mr. Mayor — Keep Jews in New York safe

With antisemitism now hitting record levels, New York's Jewish population is understandably running scared.

Forced out at Estée Lauder for a 'racist' meme, John Demsey is back—with high-profile support

After his career was derailed by a "racist" meme, former Estée Lauder executive John Demsey is back with a new job, a new book — and support from high-profile names.

Why rent control in NYC could become the new abortion

Having already overturned Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court could soon hear a case that challenges the constitutionality of rent regulations in New York.

Why Gen-Xers are the indie voters both parties need now

Buried within last week’s sluggish job report were some particularly sobering data points: Virtually all of the Americans laid off over the past six months are members of Generation X....

Ending black child support only hurts black kids

California’s Reparations Task Force might view this as "equity," but trust me — there's nothing equitable about being a deadbeat dad.

How artsy Juárez became Mexico City's chicest and hottest 'hood

Mexico City's emerging hip nabe is stuffed with increasingly chic and cutting-edge designers, galleries and restaurants -- with a Soho House to come.