Lewis H. Lapham, Longtime Editor of Harper's, Dies at 89

Lewis H. Lapham, a prominent editor, passed away in Rome at the age of 89. He was known for his criticism of societal inequalities and hypocrisies in the United States. Lapham, from a well-established family background, was highly respected for his commentaries on politics, wars, and the wealthy. He served as the managing editor and editor in chief of Harper’s Magazine for several years, during which the publication became increasingly critical of American domestic and foreign policies. Lapham’s last book, “Age of Folly: America Abandons Its Democracy,” discussed the degradation of democracy and the rise of a dysfunctional plutocracy.