Froma Harrop

Froma Harrop

Froma Harrop

Froma Harrop covers the waterfront of politics, economics and culture with an unconventional approach. She takes public policy quite seriously. Herself, less so.

Despite some liberal tendencies, or because of them, Harrop has great affection for tradition. She also respects the profit motive, a reflection of years reporting on business and economics. But there are limits.

Recipient of numerous awards and honors, Harrop has worked on the Reuters business desk, edited economics reports for The New York Times News Service and served on the Providence Journal editorial board. She has written for such diverse publications as The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Institutional Investor.

Harrop’s been seen on MSNBC and PBS and heard on NPR and many other radio outlets. And she is currently a contributor to CNN Opinion.

Raised in the Long Island suburbs, Harrop attended New York University. She now lives in New York City and Providence, Rhode Island.

Recently Published

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Many Influencers Are Money-Grubbing Con Artists Sep 24, 2026

Not all of them. Some influencers simply want to persuade and perhaps help others better their lives... Read More

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Closed Primaries Are a Curse on Our Democracy Sep 22, 2026

I didn't leave my political party; my party left me. Both of them. I've been a Democrat, and I've be... Read More

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If the Kennedy Center Stays Closed for Now, So Be It Sep 17, 2026

Go ahead, President Donald Trump, keep the Kennedy Center closed. Don't give it money for necessary ... Read More

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Women Keep Politics Honest Sep 15, 2026

This is a generalization, I know. As Mark Twain is said to have said, "All generalizations are false... Read More