NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Manhattan Institute is pleased to announce that journalist and commentator Jason Riley has joined the Manhattan Institute as a senior fellow.
A columnist for the Wall Street Journal, where he worked for more than 20 years, most recently as a member of the editorial board, Riley has written opinion pieces on politics, economics, education, immigration, and race, among other subjects. He is also a commentator for Fox News, where he has appeared for more than a decade, as well as a frequent public speaker.
After joining the Wall Street Journal in 1994, he was named a senior editorial page writer in 2000 and a member of the Editorial Board in 2005. In 2008 he published Let Them In, which argues for a more free-market oriented U.S. immigration policy. His second book, Please Stop Helping Us, about the track record of government efforts to help the black underclass, was published in 2014.
Manhattan Institute President Lawrence Mone said, "Jason is a leader in his field and an important voice on race, politics, education, and many more important issue areas. We are honored that he has joined the Manhattan Institute."
Jason Riley added, "I have long admired the work of the Manhattan Institute and am looking forward to doing great things together."
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Riley earned a bachelor's degree in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has also worked for USA Today and the Buffalo News. He lives in suburban New York City with his wife and three children. For more information, visit his website at www.jasonrileyonline.com.
Contact: Michele Jacob
Director of Media Relations
(646) 839-3389
mjacob@manhattan-institute.org
Jason Riley Joins The Manhattan Institute
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