Is Obamacare the End of Liberalism? Not So Much ArticleDec 5, 2013 Is Obamacare the End of Liberalism? Not So Much Pundits—evoking Chicken Little—treated the glitches in the health care website as a historic catastrophe. They look more than a little silly now. Dec 5, 2013 Eric Alterman
Murdoch, Ailes, and Fox: Right from the Start ArticleNov 21, 2013 Murdoch, Ailes, and Fox: Right from the Start A new book from reporter David Folkenflik details how Fox News’ shady practices have been around since day one. Nov 21, 2013 Eric Alterman
A Bully Pulpit for Billionaires ArticleNov 14, 2013 A Bully Pulpit for Billionaires With its double-barrel attack on New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, The Economist shows its contempt for unions, evidence, and, ultimately, New York City voters. Nov 14, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Super-Rich and Their Monster ArticleNov 7, 2013 The Super-Rich and Their Monster The super-rich earn more than $200 million a year and pay lower taxes than the rest of us. The biggest problem they have is the “monster” they helped create: Tea Party Republicans. Nov 7, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Tea Party’s Forebears Are a Movement of the Rich ArticleOct 31, 2013 The Tea Party’s Forebears Are a Movement of the Rich History can help us understand our present problems; the Tea Party and its funders are nothing new. Oct 31, 2013 Eric Alterman
10 Years of False Equivalence and Still Going Strong ArticleOct 24, 2013 10 Years of False Equivalence and Still Going Strong Will the mainstream media ever wise up to the fact that both sides in our political debate don’t play by the same rules? Oct 24, 2013 Eric Alterman
Heads, the Tea Party Wins; Tails, the Tea Party Wins ArticleOct 17, 2013 Heads, the Tea Party Wins; Tails, the Tea Party Wins The debate over the government shutdown and the debt ceiling demonstrates how Tea Party extremists, despite their unpopularity, enjoy a stranglehold on our politics. Oct 17, 2013 Eric Alterman
‘Who Speaks for the Jews?’ ArticleOct 10, 2013 ‘Who Speaks for the Jews?’ American Jews are less conservative and more dovish regarding Israel than the media and certain Jewish organizations would have us believe. Oct 10, 2013 Eric Alterman
According to Politico, Ted Cruz Is the Same As Wendy Davis, “More or Less” ArticleOct 3, 2013 According to Politico, Ted Cruz Is the Same As Wendy Davis, “More or Less” When false equivalence is the aim, facts go out the window. Oct 3, 2013 Eric Alterman
Bill de Blasio, ‘Sandalista’ ArticleSep 26, 2013 Bill de Blasio, ‘Sandalista’ In their desperation, Bill de Blasio’s opponents in the New York City mayoral race have turned the clock back to his time in Nicaragua, and the media is playing along. Sep 26, 2013 Eric Alterman
Austerity Kills, and So Will the Sequester ArticleSep 19, 2013 Austerity Kills, and So Will the Sequester The mainstream media paints an inaccurate and overly rosy picture of sequestration's devastating effects. Sep 19, 2013 Eric Alterman
Rupert Makes the News—Literally ArticleSep 12, 2013 Rupert Makes the News—Literally Rupert Murdoch is already the most powerful media man in the world, and he is eager to use—and abuse—that power everywhere he can. Sep 12, 2013 Eric Alterman
Labor for a Day, Capital for the Rest of the Year ArticleSep 5, 2013 Labor for a Day, Capital for the Rest of the Year The lack of media focus on labor helps ignore the relative paucity of benefits for American workers. Sep 5, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Mainstream Media and the Slowly Boiling Frog ArticleAug 29, 2013 The Mainstream Media and the Slowly Boiling Frog When it comes to global warming, we’re cooked. Aug 29, 2013 Eric Alterman
When ‘Journalism’ Became ‘Liberalism’: Remembering Jack Germond ArticleAug 22, 2013 When ‘Journalism’ Became ‘Liberalism’: Remembering Jack Germond Jack Germond was a smart, tough-minded, no-nonsense political reporter. That’s why people called him a liberal. Aug 22, 2013 Eric Alterman
Neoconservatism on the Decline ArticleAug 15, 2013 Neoconservatism on the Decline Neoconservatism’s roots are being pulled up by the likes of Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. Aug 15, 2013 Eric Alterman
How to ‘Ignore’ and Obsess About a Story Simultaneously ArticleAug 8, 2013 How to ‘Ignore’ and Obsess About a Story Simultaneously The mainstream media do not ignore right-wing pet issues; they indulge them—just not in the way conservatives want. Aug 8, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Nonexistent ‘Center’ Folds ArticleAug 1, 2013 The Nonexistent ‘Center’ Folds There is no "center" in Washington, and the pundits who pretend to be fighting for the middle are misleading themselves and the rest of us. Aug 1, 2013 Eric Alterman
Indiana Is the Latest Skirmish in the Conservatives’ War on Knowledge ArticleJul 25, 2013 Indiana Is the Latest Skirmish in the Conservatives’ War on Knowledge Purdue University president and former Gov. Mitch Daniels does not trust faculty or students with ideas he doesn’t like. Jul 25, 2013 Eric Alterman
Mainstream Media Refuses to Recognize the Elephant in the Room ArticleJul 18, 2013 Mainstream Media Refuses to Recognize the Elephant in the Room Republican recalcitrance frames virtually every political issue in Washington these days, except in the reporting of those same incidents by the mainstream media. Jul 18, 2013 Eric Alterman
Have Progressives Abandoned Economic Liberalism? ArticleJul 11, 2013 Have Progressives Abandoned Economic Liberalism? America continues to experience exploding inequality that threatens both our democracy and the very fabric of our society, without much attention from the mainstream media. Jul 11, 2013 Eric Alterman
Kurtz Joining Fox News Comes As No Surprise ArticleJun 27, 2013 Kurtz Joining Fox News Comes As No Surprise The fact that media pundit Howard Kurtz, formerly of CNN, has landed at Fox was preordained with the only question being why it took so long. Jun 27, 2013 Eric Alterman
America Is Much Less Conservative than the Mainstream Media Believe ArticleJun 20, 2013 America Is Much Less Conservative than the Mainstream Media Believe Journalists and pundits—and even politicians—routinely overestimate the relative conservatism of the American people. Jun 20, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Mainstream Media Needs to Break Its Addiction to the Drudge Report ArticleJun 13, 2013 The Mainstream Media Needs to Break Its Addiction to the Drudge Report Despite the fact that anyone with Internet access can publish “news” online, we should be more cautious about sources such as the Drudge Report that tend toward the outlandish. Jun 13, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Power of Money, Not Logic ArticleJun 6, 2013 The Power of Money, Not Logic In an age of exploding inequality, it is shocking that we are ignoring a tax system that deliberately makes the inequality crisis in our society far worse than it needs to be. Jun 6, 2013 Eric Alterman
Blame the News for the Public’s Ignorance About the Climate ArticleMay 30, 2013 Blame the News for the Public’s Ignorance About the Climate The general public remains misinformed on the issue of climate change, largely due to deception from the mainstream media. May 30, 2013 Eric Alterman
Remembering the ‘Feminine Mystique’ ArticleMay 23, 2013 Remembering the ‘Feminine Mystique’ Fifty years after Betty Friedan’s groundbreaking book, The Feminine Mystique, was published, American society remains in her debt. May 23, 2013 Eric Alterman
Harvard Professor’s Gay Theory for the World’s Economic Problems Is Nothing If Not Novel ArticleMay 9, 2013 Harvard Professor’s Gay Theory for the World’s Economic Problems Is Nothing If Not Novel A noted Harvard historian’s homophobic rant against iconic economist John Maynard Keynes, in the guise of intellectual exchange, cannot be excused and certainly not condoned. May 9, 2013 Eric Alterman
A Realistic Approach to Syria ArticleMay 2, 2013 A Realistic Approach to Syria Many conservatives have been quick to encourage U.S. intervention in Syria, without offering a responsible plan for our involvement. May 2, 2013 Eric Alterman
‘Class Warfare’ Revisited ArticleApr 18, 2013 ‘Class Warfare’ Revisited A recent Politico article rehashes the issue of class warfare and the tax code, but similar to contemporary conservatism, it ignores reality. Apr 18, 2013 Eric Alterman
Campaign-Finance Reform in an Age of Corporate Influence ArticleApr 11, 2013 Campaign-Finance Reform in an Age of Corporate Influence Publicly financed elections would be a benefit to our democracy, but the likelihood of campaign-finance reform is small since corporations have so much influence on government regulations and our daily lives. Apr 11, 2013 Eric Alterman
Why Didn’t the Iraq War Kill “The Liberal Media”? ArticleApr 4, 2013 Why Didn’t the Iraq War Kill “The Liberal Media”? The mainstream media’s initial coverage of the war should have erased any notion of a liberal media bias. Apr 4, 2013 Eric Alterman
Acknowledging Our Mistakes in Iraq Would Prevent Us from Repeating Them ArticleMar 28, 2013 Acknowledging Our Mistakes in Iraq Would Prevent Us from Repeating Them We need to realize the errors of our ways from the Iraq invasion instead of brushing the topic under a rug, or else we may just find ourselves in the very same position a few years down the road. Mar 28, 2013 Eric Alterman
Are Journalists Any Less Gullible Today than They Were 10 Years Ago? ArticleMar 21, 2013 Are Journalists Any Less Gullible Today than They Were 10 Years Ago? Instead of being a government watchdog and fact checking all the assertions politicians feed them, journalists have become prone to the lapdog tendencies of repeating what those in power say without questioning whether it’s true. Mar 21, 2013 Eric Alterman
Real Reporting and Right-Wing Ideology Don’t Mix ArticleMar 14, 2013 Real Reporting and Right-Wing Ideology Don’t Mix Genuine journalism—the kind that allows the evidence to dictate the story—is inconsistent with the conservative worldview. Mar 14, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Terrible Power of Purposeful Ignorance ArticleMar 7, 2013 The Terrible Power of Purposeful Ignorance When politicians say they “didn’t know” about certain consequences or actions, the sad truth is that often they knew and just didn’t care. Mar 7, 2013 Eric Alterman
Republicans Ignore the Evidence About Higher Taxes on the Wealthy ArticleFeb 28, 2013 Republicans Ignore the Evidence About Higher Taxes on the Wealthy Multiple reports now prove that increasing taxes on the wealthiest Americans wouldn’t stymie economic growth—it would actually create jobs and boost the economy. Feb 28, 2013 Eric Alterman
Mainstream Media Is Missing the Point ArticleFeb 21, 2013 Mainstream Media Is Missing the Point Reporters are too focused on covering the often-mundane daily routine of the president when they should be more attuned to the deeper issues that are affecting society such as conservative funding of anti-climate-change research. Feb 21, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Mainstream Media Is Gobbling Up Conservative Crazies ArticleFeb 14, 2013 The Mainstream Media Is Gobbling Up Conservative Crazies Increasingly outlandish claims by polarizing figures in the Republican Party are not being dismissed by the media. Rather they are being taken seriously and promoted to an unfortunate degree. Feb 14, 2013 Eric Alterman
Pity the Poor Folks at Fox News ArticleFeb 7, 2013 Pity the Poor Folks at Fox News In the wild world of Fox News, unbiased journalism isn’t fair and balanced—it’s whining, and it’s discouraged. Feb 7, 2013 Eric Alterman
It’s Not Really ‘Krugman vs. the World’ ArticleJan 31, 2013 It’s Not Really ‘Krugman vs. the World’ Paul Krugman’s ordeal on “Morning Joe” last week demonstrates how many in Washington and the media are so committed to “official doctrine” that they ignore any contrary evidence. Jan 31, 2013 Eric Alterman
The ‘Virtually Voiceless’ ArticleJan 24, 2013 The ‘Virtually Voiceless’ Perhaps conservatives’ biggest disconnect from reality is that they think they have no voice in the media or national dialogue. Jan 24, 2013 Eric Alterman
Is Contemporary Conservatism Just ‘Payola’? ArticleJan 17, 2013 Is Contemporary Conservatism Just ‘Payola’? The public needs to dig a little deeper to find out the story behind most of the conservative media’s reporting. Jan 17, 2013 Eric Alterman
More Tea Party Fiction ArticleJan 10, 2013 More Tea Party Fiction The Tea Party—and the modern conservative movement in general—continues to exhibit a stubborn disdain not merely for honest history but also for knowledge itself. Jan 10, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Top 10 Stories of 2012—or Maybe Not ArticleJan 3, 2013 The Top 10 Stories of 2012—or Maybe Not Eric Alterman has an alternative take on Politico’s top media stories of the past year and what those stories say about the media’s coverage of politics. Jan 3, 2013 Eric Alterman
The Power of Un-Reality ArticleDec 20, 2012 The Power of Un-Reality As honest journalism has declined, we are more vulnerable to manipulation and distortion of information propagated by powerful interests. Dec 20, 2012 Eric Alterman
Murdoch, Murdoch, Everywhere ArticleDec 13, 2012 Murdoch, Murdoch, Everywhere Rupert Murdoch’s actions over the past few days are further proof of his wanton disregard for journalistic ethics. Dec 13, 2012 Eric Alterman
Will the Times’s Terrific Tax Reporting Matter? ArticleDec 6, 2012 Will the Times’s Terrific Tax Reporting Matter? The New York Times’s well-rounded coverage of U.S. tax policy debunks conservative myths about the rich being the so-called best job creators. Dec 6, 2012 Eric Alterman
Tax Cuts: The Faith and the Facts ArticleNov 29, 2012 Tax Cuts: The Faith and the Facts Conservatives continue to believe in and argue for the benefits of tax cuts for the wealthy, even though those claims have been thoroughly debunked. Nov 29, 2012 Eric Alterman
Why Were Pundits All In on ‘All In’? ArticleNov 15, 2012 Why Were Pundits All In on ‘All In’? Initial positive coverage of the general’s biography reflects many journalists’ willingness to suspend their critical faculties when it comes to the military. Nov 15, 2012 Eric Alterman
Our Trivial Political Media, Continued… ArticleNov 8, 2012 Our Trivial Political Media, Continued… Politico encapsulates what’s wrong with inside-the-beltway political coverage when triviality trumps insight and “The Donald” is taken seriously. Nov 8, 2012 Eric Alterman
George McGovern—A Lifetime of Conscience and Courage ArticleOct 25, 2012 George McGovern—A Lifetime of Conscience and Courage Eric Alterman remembers a liberal lion of progressive politics and a statesman of true conviction. Oct 25, 2012 Eric Alterman
Considering CNN’s Choice to Hire Piers Morgan ArticleOct 18, 2012 Considering CNN’s Choice to Hire Piers Morgan Eric Alterman looks back at Piers Morgan’s career, wonders why CNN hired him as Larry King’s replacement, and questions the network’s future. Oct 18, 2012 Eric Alterman
How to Be a Political Journalist in America ArticleOct 11, 2012 How to Be a Political Journalist in America Eric Alterman's top 20 rules no mainstream political journalist should ever forget when covering an election. Oct 11, 2012 Eric Alterman
How Conservatives Treat Media Bias (Hint: Confusingly) ArticleOct 4, 2012 How Conservatives Treat Media Bias (Hint: Confusingly) Eric Alterman observes the pervasive conservative flip-flopping on media bias. Oct 4, 2012 Eric Alterman
The Media and Climate Science: ADHD or Deliberate Deception? ArticleSep 27, 2012 The Media and Climate Science: ADHD or Deliberate Deception? When it comes to climate science, the news we get suffers from either deliberate misinformation or a misplaced desire to give legitimacy to discredited and foolish arguments. Sep 27, 2012 Eric Alterman
Ignoring Poverty and Hunger ArticleSep 20, 2012 Ignoring Poverty and Hunger The mainstream media’s silence on these interrelated issues contributes to the starvation of millions both here and abroad. Sep 20, 2012 Eric Alterman
Of Groupthink and ‘Groupthink’ ArticleSep 13, 2012 Of Groupthink and ‘Groupthink’ Intense pressure on mainstream journalists to stick to the same narrative cripples our ability to conduct robust democratic debate. Sep 13, 2012 Eric Alterman
The Mistaken Bias of The New York Times’s Public Editor ArticleSep 6, 2012 The Mistaken Bias of The New York Times’s Public Editor Eric Alterman puzzles over the departing public editor’s mischaracterization of one of the nation’s foremost newspapers as having a liberal bias when most facts indicate the opposite. Sep 6, 2012 Eric Alterman
The Color of Hollywood Is Green ArticleAug 30, 2012 The Color of Hollywood Is Green Eric Alterman explains that profit, not politics, is the driving force in modern entertainment. Aug 30, 2012 Eric Alterman
Political Dysfunction Summer Reading ArticleAug 23, 2012 Political Dysfunction Summer Reading Eric Alterman discusses an underlying cause of our political dysfunction—the mainstream media’s refusal to take sides and dig deeper. Aug 23, 2012 Eric Alterman
News Corp. Hacking Scandal Still Hiding in Plain Sight ArticleAug 16, 2012 News Corp. Hacking Scandal Still Hiding in Plain Sight Eric Alterman takes the mainstream media to task on both sides of the Atlantic for not delving more into the many rich veins of scandal at the News Corp. empire. Aug 16, 2012 Eric Alterman
Thoughts on Milton Friedman and Gore Vidal ArticleAug 2, 2012 Thoughts on Milton Friedman and Gore Vidal Upon the recent death of Gore Vidal and what would have been Milton Friedman’s 100th birthday on this past Tuesday, Eric Alterman offers his thoughts and memories on the two intellectual antagonists. Aug 2, 2012 Eric Alterman
Our Broken Political System ArticleJul 19, 2012 Our Broken Political System Eric Alterman challenges the notion that the United States is the most successful liberal democracy in the world by looking at our dysfunctional political system. Jul 19, 2012 Eric Alterman
When It Comes to Bruce Springsteen, Chris Christie Is a Big, Stupid Idiot ArticleJul 12, 2012 When It Comes to Bruce Springsteen, Chris Christie Is a Big, Stupid Idiot Eric Alterman explains how Gov. Christie’s views of “The Boss” reflect the distorted perspectives of contemporary conservatism. Jul 12, 2012 Eric Alterman
What Howard Kurtz Thinks You Don’t Need to Know ArticleJun 28, 2012 What Howard Kurtz Thinks You Don’t Need to Know Eric Alterman discusses Howard Kurtz’s habit of not providing adequate background and context in his stories. Jun 28, 2012 Eric Alterman
Fearmaking, Then and Now ArticleJun 21, 2012 Fearmaking, Then and Now Eric Alterman explores the links between the McCarthyist movie industry of the 1950s and modern-day right-wing fearmongers. Jun 21, 2012 Eric Alterman
Government by (and for) Murdoch ArticleJun 14, 2012 Government by (and for) Murdoch Eric Alterman exposes the extent of Rupert Murdoch’s influence in the political sphere. Jun 14, 2012 Eric Alterman
When Labor Unions Were at the Center of Politics ArticleJun 7, 2012 When Labor Unions Were at the Center of Politics Eric Alterman explains why labor unions need to be center stage in politics, not sidelined as a special interest. Jun 7, 2012 Eric Alterman
The Conservative War on Knowledge ArticleMay 24, 2012 The Conservative War on Knowledge The far right is vehemently opposed to any evidence that conflicts with its ideology, writes Eric Alterman. May 24, 2012 Eric Alterman
As a Matter of Fact ArticleMay 17, 2012 As a Matter of Fact Eric Alterman illustrates how some fact-checking operations aren’t actually getting the facts straight. May 17, 2012 Eric Alterman
A Chronicle of Journalistic Malfeasance ArticleMay 10, 2012 A Chronicle of Journalistic Malfeasance Eric Alterman explains how a recent blog post in The Chronicle of Higher Education reflects the incompetence of conservative journalists. May 10, 2012 Eric Alterman
Murdoch ‘Unfit?’ Ya Think? ArticleMay 3, 2012 Murdoch ‘Unfit?’ Ya Think? The British Parliament found News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch “unfit” to lead his media empire, but that’s been the case for more than 20 years, writes Eric Alterman. May 3, 2012 Eric Alterman
How Classical Liberalism Morphed Into New Deal Liberalism ArticleApr 26, 2012 How Classical Liberalism Morphed Into New Deal Liberalism An excerpt from Eric Alterman's new book, The Cause, attempts to explain the long-asked question: How did classical liberalism transition into New Deal liberalism? Apr 26, 2012 Eric Alterman
Jews Are Still Liberal ArticleApr 19, 2012 Jews Are Still Liberal Eric Alterman examines why American Jewish conservatives continually yet wrongly surmise that Jews are moving to the right. Apr 19, 2012 Eric Alterman
The Ryan Budget Show, Part 2 ArticleApr 12, 2012 The Ryan Budget Show, Part 2 Eric Alterman notes that just like last year, so-called liberal pundits are agog over Paul Ryan’s proposal to gut social programs and balloon the deficit. Apr 12, 2012 Eric Alterman
John Bolton and the Problem with On-the-One-Hand Objectivity ArticleApr 5, 2012 John Bolton and the Problem with On-the-One-Hand Objectivity Eric Alterman demonstrates why John Bolton defines the problem of on-the-one-hand objectivity in the so-called liberal media. Apr 5, 2012 Eric Alterman
Money Talks, Media Balks ArticleMar 29, 2012 Money Talks, Media Balks The real story this election season is the wealthy buying up our political system, writes Eric Alterman. Mar 29, 2012 Eric Alterman
The End of Newspapers and the Decline of Democracy ArticleMar 22, 2012 The End of Newspapers and the Decline of Democracy Eric Alterman fears the void left by the news media’s demise is already being filled by people who aren’t interested in telling the truth. Mar 22, 2012 Eric Alterman
Homeless Hotspots? Reality Bites ArticleMar 15, 2012 Homeless Hotspots? Reality Bites Eric Alterman muses that a recent BBH Labs advertising project would be great at all conferences for the super rich, to show them just how out of touch they are with the real world. Mar 15, 2012 Eric Alterman
Labor and the ‘Civil Right’ to Organize ArticleMar 8, 2012 Labor and the ‘Civil Right’ to Organize Eric Alterman examines the reasons for the declining strength of labor unions and considers whether workers have a civil right to organize. Mar 8, 2012 Eric Alterman
Cracks in the Worldwide Murdoch Empire ArticleMar 1, 2012 Cracks in the Worldwide Murdoch Empire Eric Alterman looks at the widespread alleged illegal activity at Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation. Mar 1, 2012 Eric Alterman
The Long March of Patrick J. Buchanan ArticleFeb 23, 2012 The Long March of Patrick J. Buchanan Eric Alterman on Pat Buchanan’s long, odd, and controversial career in Washington. Feb 23, 2012 Eric Alterman
Is America Getting More Conservative? eschipul)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/ta021611_onpage.jpg?w=629 629w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/ta021611_onpage.jpg?w=629 629w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/ta021611_onpage.jpg?w=629 629w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/ta021611_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/ta021611_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> eschipul)"> ArticleFeb 16, 2012 Is America Getting More Conservative? Eric Alterman debunks claims from the right that our nation is becoming more conservative. Feb 16, 2012 Eric Alterman
Charles Murray and the Power of Mainstream Media Amnesia Urban Mixer)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/frum_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/frum_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/frum_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/frum_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/02/frum_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> Urban Mixer)"> ArticleFeb 9, 2012 Charles Murray and the Power of Mainstream Media Amnesia Eric Alterman gives a prime example of the mainstream media’s commitment toward amnesia: their coverage of Charles Murray’s new book. Feb 9, 2012 Eric Alterman
When Books Disappear ArticleFeb 2, 2012 When Books Disappear The disappearance of book culture from the mainstream media will allow propaganda to triumph over truth, writes Eric Alterman. Feb 2, 2012 Eric Alterman
“As Ronald Reagan Said… Oh Never Mind” ArticleJan 26, 2012 “As Ronald Reagan Said… Oh Never Mind” Eric Alterman explains that despite the media coverage one more aspect of how today’s conservatives betray the president they profess to revere is their embrace of unfair and unequal tax rates for “unearned income.” Jan 26, 2012 Eric Alterman
The Tea Party: Struggling for Political Relevance ArticleJan 19, 2012 The Tea Party: Struggling for Political Relevance Eric Alterman explains why we should’ve seen the struggles of the Tea Party coming a long time ago. Jan 19, 2012 Eric Alterman
Is Defense R&D Spending Effective? ArticleJan 13, 2012 Is Defense R&D Spending Effective? Eric Alterman explains how the mainstream press almost always defends Defense Department R&D spending. Jan 13, 2012 Eric Alterman
Conservatives Prefer Reagan Fantasies to Reality (And So Did Reagan) ArticleJan 5, 2012 Conservatives Prefer Reagan Fantasies to Reality (And So Did Reagan) Eric Cantor’s flub on “60 Minutes” is yet another example of conservatives ignoring evidence contrary to their ideology, writes Eric Alterman. Jan 5, 2012 Eric Alterman
As We Leave Iraq, Remember How We Got In ArticleDec 22, 2011 As We Leave Iraq, Remember How We Got In Eric Alterman recalls the Bush administration’s dishonesty and manipulation of the media concerning the war in Iraq. Dec 22, 2011 Eric Alterman
Is Inequality Over? News That’s Not Fit To Print ArticleDec 15, 2011 Is Inequality Over? News That’s Not Fit To Print Eric Alterman wonders why The New York Times would use outdated data to lead its readers to believe that inequality in the United States is over. Dec 15, 2011 Eric Alterman
Pearl Harbor: Another (Unhappy) Anniversary ArticleDec 8, 2011 Pearl Harbor: Another (Unhappy) Anniversary President Obama and his successors would do well to ponder the examples of past presidents and make honesty a priority in all matters of war and peace, writes Eric Alterman. Dec 8, 2011 Eric Alterman
Why Do the Mainstream Media Like the Tea Party More Than Occupy Wall Street? ArticleDec 1, 2011 Why Do the Mainstream Media Like the Tea Party More Than Occupy Wall Street? The mainstream media consistently puffs up the Tea Party. Much of the Occupy Wall Street coverage, however, is sheer mockery, writes Eric Alterman. Dec 1, 2011 Eric Alterman
Billionaire Media Moguls vs. Occupy Wall Street ArticleNov 17, 2011 Billionaire Media Moguls vs. Occupy Wall Street It’s no surprise the megawealthy owners of at least two New York newspapers applaud the ousting of Occupy Wall Street protesters from Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park, writes Eric Alterman. Nov 17, 2011 Eric Alterman
It’s All Connected (and That’s the Problem) ArticleNov 10, 2011 It’s All Connected (and That’s the Problem) Eric Alterman examines the moral bankruptcy of conservatives, which is wrapped inside the impossibly intertwined nature of big money and politics. Nov 10, 2011 Eric Alterman
Dowd, Not Coulter, ‘Falters’ ArticleNov 3, 2011 Dowd, Not Coulter, ‘Falters’ Maureen Dowd should be ashamed for quoting Ann Coulter so respectfully in The New York Times, writes Eric Alterman. Nov 3, 2011 Eric Alterman
Why Are ‘Liberals’ Such Meanies? dsearls)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/nocera_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/nocera_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/nocera_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/nocera_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/nocera_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> dsearls)"> ArticleOct 27, 2011 Why Are ‘Liberals’ Such Meanies? Too many "liberals" in the media aren't really liberal after all, writes Eric Alterman. Oct 27, 2011 Eric Alterman
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Crashing Occupy Wall Street ArticleOct 13, 2011 Crashing Occupy Wall Street Right-wing smear journalism is on display again as an American Spectator editor infiltrates the Occupy Wall Street movement in D.C., writes Eric Alterman. Oct 13, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Era of the ‘1 Percent’ ArticleOct 6, 2011 The Era of the ‘1 Percent’ The megawealthy are tightening their grip on politics and power, writes Eric Alterman. How will progressives respond? Oct 6, 2011 Eric Alterman
Israeli/U.S. Right-Wing Conspire to Undermine Israeli/U.S. Security in the Middle East ArticleSep 22, 2011 Israeli/U.S. Right-Wing Conspire to Undermine Israeli/U.S. Security in the Middle East Conservatives in both countries are more concerned with short-term political victories than long-term stability, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 22, 2011 Eric Alterman
CNN: America’s Easiest ‘Ref?’ (Just Ask the Tea Party) ArticleSep 15, 2011 CNN: America’s Easiest ‘Ref?’ (Just Ask the Tea Party) The network’s decision to co-host a Republican presidential debate with the Tea Party Express is just another in a long line of concession to conservatives, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 15, 2011 Eric Alterman
It’s Not What Bill Keller Believed About Iraq—It’s Who ArticleSep 8, 2011 It’s Not What Bill Keller Believed About Iraq—It’s Who Former New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller’s explanation of why he supported the Iraq war doesn’t inspire much confidence in our punditocracy, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 8, 2011 Eric Alterman
War Is Hell ArticleSep 1, 2011 War Is Hell Caution and scrutiny are needed to avoid another disaster like the Iraq invasion, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 1, 2011 Eric Alterman
Kochs: Life Is Good ArticleAug 25, 2011 Kochs: Life Is Good Billionaires such as the Koch Brothers continue to game the system to enrich themselves and avoid paying their fare share in taxes, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 25, 2011 Eric Alterman
Remember Bush’s Vacation ArticleAug 18, 2011 Remember Bush’s Vacation The 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks is a reminder of the Bush administration’s many missteps, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 18, 2011 Eric Alterman
NPR: Still Bending Over Backward Collapse the Light)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/08/npr_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/08/npr_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/08/npr_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/08/npr_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/08/npr_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> Collapse the Light)"> ArticleAug 11, 2011 NPR: Still Bending Over Backward NPR needs to look at whether its decision-making processes are driven more by public relations concerns or journalistic ones, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 11, 2011 Eric Alterman
Conservatives vs. Good Journalism: The Continued Contamination of The Washington Post ArticleAug 4, 2011 Conservatives vs. Good Journalism: The Continued Contamination of The Washington Post Ombudsman Patrick B. Pexton’s lame and self-indicting defense of conservative blogger Jennifer Rubin’s prejudice-laden post on the Norway attacks provides yet another sign of the demise of the paper’s journalistic standards, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 4, 2011 Eric Alterman
‘Bad Things Happen Someplace, Muslims Involved’ ArticleJul 28, 2011 ‘Bad Things Happen Someplace, Muslims Involved’ The rush to blame Norway’s attacks on Islamic terrorists is yet another example of how little contemporary conservatives like the Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin care about truth, writes Eric Alterman. Jul 28, 2011 Eric Alterman
Rupert, We Hardly Knew Ye ArticleJul 21, 2011 Rupert, We Hardly Knew Ye The Murdoch empire is more evil than we allowed ourselves to imagine, as evil as we might have imagined it to be, and it ain’t over yet, writes Eric Alterman. (Also, why are conservatives such whiners?) Jul 21, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Murdoch Empire’s Heart of Darkness ArticleJul 14, 2011 The Murdoch Empire’s Heart of Darkness We’re just now getting a glimpse into how corrupt Rupert Murdoch’s operations were, says Eric Alterman. Jul 14, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Underlying Nonsense in David Brooks’s Lament Miller Center )" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/07/ta070711_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/07/ta070711_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/07/ta070711_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/07/ta070711_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/07/ta070711_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> Miller Center )"> ArticleJul 7, 2011 The Underlying Nonsense in David Brooks’s Lament The New York Times columnist’s recent statements about conservative austerity measures are unsupported by evidence, writes Eric Alterman. Jul 7, 2011 Eric Alterman
Wall Street Wins (and Whines) ArticleJun 30, 2011 Wall Street Wins (and Whines) Wall Street bankers should stop complaining about their hurt feelings and instead marvel at their good fortune, writes Eric Alterman. Jun 30, 2011 Eric Alterman
Stewart and Wallace: Network on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown ArticleJun 23, 2011 Stewart and Wallace: Network on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown The fact that Fox News propagates lies and misinformation was lost in the media coverage of Jon Stewart’s appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” writes Eric Alterman. Jun 23, 2011 Eric Alterman
The FCC’s New ‘Local’ Focus: Too Little, Too Late? ArticleJun 16, 2011 The FCC’s New ‘Local’ Focus: Too Little, Too Late? The FCC’s report on the disappearance of local news offers few solutions to the multifaceted crises facing American journalism, writes Eric Alterman. Jun 16, 2011 Eric Alterman
How to Manipulate Form and Content for Fun and Profit (and Conservative Ideology) or ‘Enough about You’ ArticleJun 9, 2011 How to Manipulate Form and Content for Fun and Profit (and Conservative Ideology) or ‘Enough about You’ Eric Alterman explains that a recent Economist attack on one of his magazine articles illustrates the problem of intellectual laziness in the media. Jun 9, 2011 Eric Alterman
Fox: Crazy Like…Ailes? ArticleJun 2, 2011 Fox: Crazy Like…Ailes? Roger Ailes's powerful position at the head of Fox News—and the Republican Party—is dangerous, writes Eric Alterman. Jun 2, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Times’ Frank Bruni, or How to Succeed in Journalism Without Really Caring (About Issues) ArticleMay 26, 2011 The Times’ Frank Bruni, or How to Succeed in Journalism Without Really Caring (About Issues) The newest columnist at The New York Times doesn’t have much to say about substantive issues, writes Eric Alterman. May 26, 2011 Eric Alterman
David Mamet, My Hero ArticleMay 19, 2011 David Mamet, My Hero Andrew Ferguson’s depiction of playwright David Mamet’s conversion from liberal to conservative is flawed by overenthusiasm, writes Eric Alterman. May 19, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Washington Post: Trumped ArticleMay 5, 2011 The Washington Post: Trumped The Washington Post has not only lost its journalistic compass but also its self-confidence, writes Eric Alterman. May 5, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Folly of the Time 100 ArticleApr 28, 2011 The Folly of the Time 100 The annual Time 100 is a prepackaged series of lies and public relations exercises, writes Eric Alterman. Apr 28, 2011 Eric Alterman
Two Views of Samantha Power: A Case Study in Conservative Journalism ArticleApr 21, 2011 Two Views of Samantha Power: A Case Study in Conservative Journalism Jacob Heilbrunn proves that one can write opinionated conservative journalism in a fashion in which truth counts, writes Eric Alterman. Apr 21, 2011 Eric Alterman
‘Brave, Radical, and Smart’ ArticleApr 7, 2011 ‘Brave, Radical, and Smart’ The “liberal” media is full of praise for Rep. Ryan’s budget plan, which attacks many programs liberals typically support, says Eric Alterman. Apr 7, 2011 Eric Alterman
Conservative Class Warfare Against Free Speech ArticleMar 31, 2011 Conservative Class Warfare Against Free Speech Right-wing groups are growing bolder in intimidating those who express differing opinions, writes Eric Alterman. Mar 31, 2011 Eric Alterman
Triangle at 100: Back to the Future? ArticleMar 24, 2011 Triangle at 100: Back to the Future? The Triangle Shirtwaist fire in 1911 led to major changes in our labor laws, writes Eric Alterman. But many of those gains have been rolled back. Mar 24, 2011 Eric Alterman
NPR and O’Keefe: Déjà Vu All Over Again ArticleMar 17, 2011 NPR and O’Keefe: Déjà Vu All Over Again The mainstream media again allowed themselves to be fooled by conservative scam artist James O’Keefe, says Eric Alterman. Mar 17, 2011 Eric Alterman
“Follow the Money” The Aspen Institute)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/schiller_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/schiller_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/schiller_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/schiller_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/schiller_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> The Aspen Institute)"> ArticleMar 10, 2011 “Follow the Money” Money is at the bottom of many of today’s major stories, writes Eric Alterman. Mar 10, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Contours and Context of the Conservative Class War in Wisconsin ArticleFeb 24, 2011 The Contours and Context of the Conservative Class War in Wisconsin The Wisconsin union battle represents a turning point in American politics, writes Eric Alterman. The question is whether the media can report what’s really going on. Feb 24, 2011 Eric Alterman
A Real Tea (Pity) Party ArticleFeb 17, 2011 A Real Tea (Pity) Party The media’s self-hatred is on full display with its sympathetic Tea Party coverage, writes Eric Alterman. Feb 17, 2011 Eric Alterman
The ‘Problem’ of Liberal Academics, Again ArticleFeb 10, 2011 The ‘Problem’ of Liberal Academics, Again Eric Alterman debunks the recurring argument that liberal dominance of academia is detrimental to society. Feb 10, 2011 Eric Alterman
Chutzpah on the Right ArticleFeb 3, 2011 Chutzpah on the Right Elliott Abrams shows some serious cojones lecturing the president on democracy in Egypt, says Eric Alterman. Feb 3, 2011 Eric Alterman
Call It ‘Craven News Network’ ArticleJan 27, 2011 Call It ‘Craven News Network’ CNN’s airing of Michele Bachmann’s alternative State of the Union was spineless, writes Eric Alterman. Jan 27, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Gift Who Keeps on Giving ArticleJan 20, 2011 The Gift Who Keeps on Giving Invoking blood libel may be Sarah Palin’s gaffe for the history books, writes Eric Alterman. Jan 20, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Hate We Tolerate ArticleJan 13, 2011 The Hate We Tolerate Glenn Beck’s particular brand of madness may be inspiring a far more dangerous kind of outrage, writes Eric Alterman. Jan 13, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Economist’s “Happy” Ignorance ArticleJan 6, 2011 The Economist’s “Happy” Ignorance The Economist doesn’t consider the possibility that a country’s happiness could be a result of the choices its leaders make to favor some people over others, writes Eric Alterman. Jan 6, 2011 Eric Alterman
The Missing “Least-We-Can-Do-No-Brainer Act of 2010” ArticleDec 23, 2010 The Missing “Least-We-Can-Do-No-Brainer Act of 2010” The mainstream media were asleep at the switch on the 9/11 bill until Jon Stewart shamed them into paying attention, writes Eric Alterman. Dec 23, 2010 Eric Alterman
The Fox Propaganda Train Rolls On ArticleDec 16, 2010 The Fox Propaganda Train Rolls On Recently released memos show Fox News’s deliberate attempts to misinform, writes Eric Alterman. Dec 16, 2010 Eric Alterman
Florida 2000 Forever ArticleDec 9, 2010 Florida 2000 Forever The Bush-Gore election illustrates three key points about today’s political and media environment, writes Eric Alterman. Dec 9, 2010 Eric Alterman
The Post Panders to Conservatives ArticleDec 2, 2010 The Post Panders to Conservatives The Washington Post continues its desperate attempts to appeal to conservatives by hiring writers who can’t get their facts straight, writes Eric Alterman. Dec 2, 2010 Eric Alterman
Good Journalism Is Not Free, and Somebody’s Got to Pay for It ArticleNov 24, 2010 Good Journalism Is Not Free, and Somebody’s Got to Pay for It We need to find ways to preserve investigative journalism and well-informed discourse as a public good, writes Eric Alterman. Nov 24, 2010 Eric Alterman
When Money Talks, Who Listens (Besides Politicians)? NCinDC)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/11/ta111810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/11/ta111810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/11/ta111810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/11/ta111810_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/11/ta111810_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> NCinDC)"> ArticleNov 18, 2010 When Money Talks, Who Listens (Besides Politicians)? Perhaps the most important role money can play in politics is to maintain the status quo, and not many in the media know how to cover “nothing,” writes Eric Alterman. Nov 18, 2010 Eric Alterman
Glenn Beck and the Uses of Anti-Semitic Propaganda ArticleNov 12, 2010 Glenn Beck and the Uses of Anti-Semitic Propaganda Eric Alterman asks why media “rodeo clowns” like Glenn Beck get away with unabashed hate, ignorance, and lies on the air without as much as a comment from the mainstream media. Nov 12, 2010 Eric Alterman
War for the Hell of It: The Sad Decline of David Broder ArticleNov 4, 2010 War for the Hell of It: The Sad Decline of David Broder Washington Post pundit David Broder’s recent suggestion to wage war to improve the economy belies his reputation of level-headedness, writes Eric Alterman. Nov 4, 2010 Eric Alterman
And They Call It Democracy freddthompson)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/10/ta102810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/10/ta102810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/10/ta102810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/10/ta102810_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/10/ta102810_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> freddthompson)"> ArticleOct 28, 2010 And They Call It Democracy The media is slow to realize that outside groups are spending hard to tilt the balance of our democracy in their favor, explains Eric Alterman. Oct 28, 2010 Eric Alterman
Collapsing Infrastructure? Who Knew? ArticleOct 14, 2010 Collapsing Infrastructure? Who Knew? The need to repair our nation’s crumbling infrastructure is news, says Eric Alterman. It's just not the kind so many in the mainstream media appear to think it is. Oct 14, 2010 Eric Alterman
Just What Exactly Is Fox News? ArticleOct 7, 2010 Just What Exactly Is Fox News? It’s hard to pin down what Fox News really is, writes Eric Alterman. But it sure isn’t journalism. Oct 7, 2010 Eric Alterman
Is Farm Work Funny, Mr. Colbert? ArticleSep 30, 2010 Is Farm Work Funny, Mr. Colbert? Stephen Colbert’s testimony may have gotten a negative reception, but it certainly appears to have drawn attention to the plight of migrant farm workers, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 30, 2010 Eric Alterman
Inequality and America’s Antiquated Politics ArticleSep 23, 2010 Inequality and America’s Antiquated Politics Concentrated wealth and an anachronistic system of political representation threaten our democracy, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 23, 2010 Eric Alterman
The World as It “Ought to Be” ArticleSep 16, 2010 The World as It “Ought to Be” Journalists and pundits like to pretend they’re moralists when it serves their purposes, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 16, 2010 Eric Alterman
Forget the Question. The Answer Is “Tax Cuts” ArticleSep 9, 2010 Forget the Question. The Answer Is “Tax Cuts” Conservatives cling to tax cuts—which increase the deficit—while complaining of out-of-control deficit spending, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 9, 2010 Eric Alterman
Anniversaries: Remembering Ted Kennedy ArticleSep 2, 2010 Anniversaries: Remembering Ted Kennedy Eric Alterman looks back on the life of Ted Kennedy on the first anniversary of Kennedy’s death. Sep 2, 2010 Eric Alterman
Rupert Murdoch and the Myriad Means of Misinformation ArticleAug 19, 2010 Rupert Murdoch and the Myriad Means of Misinformation The reach of the News Corporation’s propaganda machine is wide and vast, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 19, 2010 Eric Alterman
Wall-to-Wall Craziness ArticleAug 12, 2010 Wall-to-Wall Craziness Today’s skewed political spectrum allows The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page to get away with falsifying facts, observes Eric Alterman. Aug 12, 2010 Eric Alterman
Left and Right Both Do it? Wrong. ArticleAug 5, 2010 Left and Right Both Do it? Wrong. The mainstream media pretends that the left is equally at fault for the dishonesty and character assassination that pollutes our debate these days. This is false, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 5, 2010 Eric Alterman
What’s Wrong with this Mainstream Media Picture? ArticleJul 29, 2010 What’s Wrong with this Mainstream Media Picture? A conservative filibuster ensures corporate coffers will harm our democracy by financing political attack ads anonymously, notes Eric Alterman. This isn’t about partisan politics. Jul 29, 2010 Eric Alterman
Economist, Heal Thyself ArticleJul 22, 2010 Economist, Heal Thyself Economists need to make more of an effort to understand politics and their place in it, writes Eric Alterman. Jul 22, 2010 Eric Alterman
Kabuki Democracy: The Responses ArticleJul 15, 2010 Kabuki Democracy: The Responses Many readers missed the point of my recent Nation piece, says Eric Alterman. Jul 15, 2010 Eric Alterman
“No Opinions Except Ours,” Says The Washington Post Mr. Wright)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/07/ta070810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/07/ta070810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/07/ta070810_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/07/ta070810_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/07/ta070810_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> Mr. Wright)"> ArticleJul 8, 2010 “No Opinions Except Ours,” Says The Washington Post The forcing out of Dave Weigel at the Washington Post raises several issues about The Post and journalism's future, says Eric Alterman. Jul 8, 2010 Eric Alterman
A “Very, Very Bad” Article ArticleJul 1, 2010 A “Very, Very Bad” Article The Washington journalistic establishment’s reaction to Michael Hastings’s Rolling Stone piece on Gen. McChrystal is nearly as impressive as the article itself, writes Eric Alterman. Jul 1, 2010 Eric Alterman
Foolish Loudmouths in the Military and in the Media ArticleJun 24, 2010 Foolish Loudmouths in the Military and in the Media McChrystal’s Team America isn’t alone in its mundane and unsubstantive criticisms of the Obama administration—take a look at Mortimer Zuckerman. Jun 24, 2010 Eric Alterman
Networks to Women: “Never on Sunday” ArticleJun 17, 2010 Networks to Women: “Never on Sunday” Female legislators are conspicuously absent on Sunday morning talks shows, observes Eric Alterman. Jun 17, 2010 Eric Alterman
Perception, Reality, and Responsibility in the Gulf Oil Spill ArticleJun 10, 2010 Perception, Reality, and Responsibility in the Gulf Oil Spill Federal neglect leading up to the BP spill was matched by a lack of investigative reporting on the topic, says Eric Alterman. Jun 10, 2010 Eric Alterman
Springtime for Hitler ArticleJun 3, 2010 Springtime for Hitler Conservative pundits are drawing far-fetched comparisons between progressive policies and Nazi Germany, writes Eric Alterman. Jun 3, 2010 Eric Alterman
Chafets and Limbaugh: An Army of 1.1 ArticleMay 27, 2010 Chafets and Limbaugh: An Army of 1.1 Chafets’s new book provides a comically skewed look at Rush Limbaugh and a cautionary tale to journalists gone astray, writes Eric Alterman. May 27, 2010 Eric Alterman
This “Tea” Swallows Republicans ArticleMay 20, 2010 This “Tea” Swallows Republicans The Tea Party’s surge in the midterm election primaries may lead to its peak on Election Day, writes Eric Alterman. May 20, 2010 Eric Alterman
Kagan Gets the Kitchen Sink ArticleMay 13, 2010 Kagan Gets the Kitchen Sink The media debate over Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has covered everything about her except her legal views, observes Eric Alterman. May 13, 2010 Eric Alterman
Heckuva Job, Mainstream Media ArticleMay 6, 2010 Heckuva Job, Mainstream Media There’s a clear lack of evidence behind the claim that the BP oil spill is President Obama’s “Katrina,” writes Eric Alterman. May 6, 2010 Eric Alterman
Scammed by the Right ArticleApr 29, 2010 Scammed by the Right Time's curious choices of authors (and subjects) for the "The World’s Most Influential People" have one thing in common: cash, says Eric Alterman. Apr 29, 2010 Eric Alterman
Mainstream Media to Conservatives: ‘Thank You, Sir, May I Have Another?’ ArticleApr 22, 2010 Mainstream Media to Conservatives: ‘Thank You, Sir, May I Have Another?’ The media is displaying the same careless coverage of the Tea Party movement that characterized the ACORN scandal, argues Eric Alterman. Apr 22, 2010 Eric Alterman
CNN Sells Itself Again (and Again) ArticleApr 15, 2010 CNN Sells Itself Again (and Again) CNN once again tries to attract conservative viewers in a moment of ratings panic, writes Eric Alterman. Apr 15, 2010 Eric Alterman
Global Warming: You Don’t Need a Weatherman ArticleApr 8, 2010 Global Warming: You Don’t Need a Weatherman Don’t look to the media or your local weatherman for accurate information on climate change, says Eric Alterman. Apr 8, 2010 Eric Alterman
What Is Conservatism? ArticleApr 1, 2010 What Is Conservatism? Many contemporary conservatives aren’t accepting responsibility for their actions, which is antithetical to their philosophy’s core values, writes Eric Alterman. Apr 1, 2010 Eric Alterman
Health Care Promises, Predictions, and Propaganda ArticleMar 25, 2010 Health Care Promises, Predictions, and Propaganda Conservative pundits say they’re worried about liberal promises about the historic health care bill. They should think again, writes Eric Alterman. Mar 25, 2010 Eric Alterman
Mission Accomplished? Really? ArticleMar 18, 2010 Mission Accomplished? Really? America is no stranger to revisionist history, but media claiming victory in Iraq are just comically Pollyannaish in their wishful thinking, writes Eric Alterman. Mar 18, 2010 Eric Alterman
Listen Up, Progressives: Talk Radio Matters ArticleMar 11, 2010 Listen Up, Progressives: Talk Radio Matters The impact of conservative talk radio on American politics cannot continue to go ignored, argue Eric Alterman and Danny Goldberg. Mar 11, 2010 Eric Alterman, Danny Goldberg
On TV News, “Right” Makes Right ArticleMar 4, 2010 On TV News, “Right” Makes Right Apparently conservatives aren’t the only ones expected to sound like conservatives on TV news—liberals are, too, writes Eric Alterman. Mar 4, 2010 Eric Alterman
Conservative? Bad? How About Both? ArticleFeb 25, 2010 Conservative? Bad? How About Both? The Washington Post editorial page appears to going down a road toward increasing conservatism and increasing awfulness simultaneously, writes Eric Alterman. Feb 25, 2010 Eric Alterman
A Hard Week on the Planet ArticleFeb 18, 2010 A Hard Week on the Planet Mainstream science’s concerns are left out of the media conversation on climate change, writes Eric Alterman. Feb 18, 2010 Eric Alterman
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The Truth About Conservative “Journalism” ArticleFeb 4, 2010 The Truth About Conservative “Journalism” Conservative organizations are investing millions to overturn the media’s “liberal bias” and subverting the media’s professional standards in the process, writes Eric Alterman. Feb 4, 2010 Eric Alterman
Court Disposes, Media Yawn ArticleJan 28, 2010 Court Disposes, Media Yawn The Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission will open the floodgates for corporate interest, but somehow the media didn’t notice, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Jan 28, 2010 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Tea Party/Fox Party ArticleJan 21, 2010 Tea Party/Fox Party The Tea Party movement and Fox News teamed up to help elect Scott Brown. Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich wonder if Sarah Palin is next. Jan 21, 2010 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Blame Gitmo ArticleJan 14, 2010 Blame Gitmo Conservatives are quick to use the underpants bomber to make their case on leaving Guantanamo open, but not so fast, say Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Jan 14, 2010 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Money for Nothing? ArticleJan 7, 2010 Money for Nothing? Our broken campaign finance system is what’s producing less than satisfactory legislation, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Jan 7, 2010 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
How to Control Health Care Costs, Conservative Style ArticleDec 17, 2009 How to Control Health Care Costs, Conservative Style Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich give a history lesson on how conservatives control health care costs. Dec 17, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Conservatives Turn to CNBC and the WSJ for Stimulating Propaganda ArticleDec 10, 2009 Conservatives Turn to CNBC and the WSJ for Stimulating Propaganda CNBC and the Wall Street Journal are working in tandem to push deceit on several fronts, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Dec 10, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
A Climate of Conspiracy ArticleDec 3, 2009 A Climate of Conspiracy “Climategate” is the latest conservative conspiracy theory in the age of Obama, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Dec 3, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
“History” Isn’t a Dirty Word ArticleNov 19, 2009 “History” Isn’t a Dirty Word Obama’s “spending binge” should be put in context of what he inherited from the previous administration, writes Eric Alterman. Nov 19, 2009 Eric Alterman
The Neverending Scandal of Howard Kurtz and The Washington Post ArticleNov 12, 2009 The Neverending Scandal of Howard Kurtz and The Washington Post Eric Alterman wonders when The Washington Post will finally address the conflict of interest with its media critic Howard Kurtz. Nov 12, 2009 Eric Alterman
This Fish Rots from the Head Down ArticleNov 5, 2009 This Fish Rots from the Head Down The embrace of crank politicians and scientists on the right quite possibly signals a conservative intellectual decline, writes Eric Alterman. Nov 5, 2009 Eric Alterman
Obama’s Commie Past Exposed Yet Again Steve Rhodes)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2009/10/ayers_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2009/10/ayers_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2009/10/ayers_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2009/10/ayers_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2009/10/ayers_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> Steve Rhodes)"> ArticleOct 29, 2009 Obama’s Commie Past Exposed Yet Again Conservative media figures are still trying to connect Obama to ex-terrorist Bill Ayers, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Oct 29, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s…Cable News ArticleOct 22, 2009 It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s…Cable News The "Balloon Boy" coverage illustrates cable news' continuing obsession with nonevents, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Oct 22, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Catfight on the Right ArticleOct 15, 2009 Catfight on the Right Conservative bickering remains in the metaphorical junior high locker room, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Oct 15, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
CBS and Dan Rather—Doing the Right’s Dirty Work ArticleOct 8, 2009 CBS and Dan Rather—Doing the Right’s Dirty Work Dan Rather’s lawsuit is really about a corporate media power failing to stand by its most famous reporter to avoid a battle with the Bush administration, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Oct 8, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Kevin Jennings, the Mainstream Media, and Right-Wing Target Practice ArticleOct 1, 2009 Kevin Jennings, the Mainstream Media, and Right-Wing Target Practice Conservatives are using the same smear tactics against Kevin Jennings that brought down Van Jones and ACORN, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Oct 1, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Falling for the Far Right’s ACORN Agenda ArticleSep 24, 2009 Falling for the Far Right’s ACORN Agenda The far right’s successful attack on ACORN shows how easily the mainstream media can be manipulated with deliberately distorted information, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Sep 24, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
The Conspiracy Nuts Take Over ArticleSep 17, 2009 The Conspiracy Nuts Take Over Media figures and even elected representatives are feeding false claims by fringe groups instead of preventing them from polluting public discourse, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich. Sep 17, 2009 Eric Alterman, Mickey Ehrlich
Why Can’t the Media Explain Our Woes (and Why Other Countries Don’t Have Them)? ArticleSep 10, 2009 Why Can’t the Media Explain Our Woes (and Why Other Countries Don’t Have Them)? Hysterical conservative arguments on health care obscure the facts and prevent a serious debate about our system’s shortcomings, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 10, 2009 Eric Alterman
Ted Kennedy, in Substance ArticleSep 3, 2009 Ted Kennedy, in Substance Some of the most substantive and most significant pieces on Ted Kennedy were written before his death and highlight his great work for people who needed someone like him to fight for them, writes Eric Alterman. Sep 3, 2009 Eric Alterman
Official Evidence vs. “Gut Hatred” ArticleAug 27, 2009 Official Evidence vs. “Gut Hatred” Not only were mainstream media commentators wrong about the Bush administration, but they remain kinda snotty about those who were right, observes Eric Alterman. Aug 27, 2009 Eric Alterman
That Doggone Librul Media, Caught Again… ArticleAug 20, 2009 That Doggone Librul Media, Caught Again… Eric Alterman looks at what constitutes “proof” of liberal bias in the conservative media. Aug 20, 2009 Eric Alterman
Media Ethics: “So Last Century” ArticleAug 13, 2009 Media Ethics: “So Last Century” Media conflicts of interest continue and the industry doesn’t seem to care, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 13, 2009 Eric Alterman
The Mainstream Media Opens the Door to Hate ArticleAug 6, 2009 The Mainstream Media Opens the Door to Hate CNN and other popular media sources continue to allow racism, sexism, and other divisive opinions to be freely expressed, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 6, 2009 Eric Alterman
Why Does Barack Obama Hate America? (Hint: Blame ACORN) ArticleJul 30, 2009 Why Does Barack Obama Hate America? (Hint: Blame ACORN) The reaction to President Barack Obama's comments on the Henry Gates Jr. incident reveal the dismal quality of conservative commentary, writes Eric Alterman. Jul 30, 2009 Eric Alterman
Why Not the Best? ArticleJul 23, 2009 Why Not the Best? Eric Alterman debunks health reform opponents’ claims that the United States has the best health care system in the world and that we don’t need health reform. Jul 23, 2009 Eric Alterman
The End of Local Reporting? ArticleJul 16, 2009 The End of Local Reporting? Eric Alterman on how the crisis in publishing is affecting local and regional reporting. Jul 16, 2009 Eric Alterman
Conflicts of Interest by the Wealthy and for the Wealthy ArticleJul 9, 2009 Conflicts of Interest by the Wealthy and for the Wealthy Funding journalistic conflicts of interest is an expensive business that runs in only one direction: the rich and powerful, writes Eric Alterman. Jul 9, 2009 Eric Alterman
The Strange Politics of Collusion (and “Dickishness”) ArticleJul 2, 2009 The Strange Politics of Collusion (and “Dickishness”) A televised battle between two reporters reveals aspects of a larger battle to define how members of the media define their jobs, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Jul 2, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Who Jails Journalists? ArticleJun 25, 2009 Who Jails Journalists? The United States could really lead by example when it comes to keeping journalists out of jail, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Jun 25, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
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Sotomayor and SCOTUS, Captured on a Carousel of Time ArticleJun 11, 2009 Sotomayor and SCOTUS, Captured on a Carousel of Time Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings don't start until July, but her punditocracy hearings are well underway, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Jun 11, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
The Surprising Success of the Right-Wing Rant ArticleJun 4, 2009 The Surprising Success of the Right-Wing Rant Right-wing pundits are casting Obama's Supreme Court pick in racist terms, and it appears to be working, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Jun 4, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Dick Cheney’s Post Presidency ArticleMay 28, 2009 Dick Cheney’s Post Presidency Former Vice President Dick Cheney is still causing trouble, this time as a pundit, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. May 28, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Blogosphere to Mainstream Media: Get Off the Bus (and Walk a Mile in Our Shoes) ArticleMay 21, 2009 Blogosphere to Mainstream Media: Get Off the Bus (and Walk a Mile in Our Shoes) Maureen Dowd is just the latest in mainstream media figures who are taking cues from the blogosphere, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. May 21, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Sex and the Single Justice ArticleMay 14, 2009 Sex and the Single Justice The media is obsessing about potential Supreme Court nominees’ sexuality instead of their qualifications, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Plus, an update on George Will’s environmental reporting career. May 14, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Codeword “Empathy” ArticleMay 7, 2009 Codeword “Empathy” Conservatives already know exactly who Obama will appoint to the Supreme Court, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. May 7, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Conservatives Know the Real Origin of Swine Flu ArticleApr 30, 2009 Conservatives Know the Real Origin of Swine Flu Conservatives in the media are blaming yet another real crisis on the imagined threats of immigration, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Apr 30, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
The DHS Report: Torturing the Truth ArticleApr 23, 2009 The DHS Report: Torturing the Truth Conservatives fuss over a Bush report on the potential for domestic terrorism while remaining unperturbed by reports of real torture, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Apr 23, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
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Will-ful Ignorance, Round 26 ArticleApr 9, 2009 Will-ful Ignorance, Round 26 George Will's standoff on global warming with the Washington Post's news room and the scientific community is troubling for the paper's editorial standards, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Apr 9, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Mice, Playing: The Decline of Skeptical Journalism ArticleApr 2, 2009 Mice, Playing: The Decline of Skeptical Journalism Science and health journalists are taking just as many shortcuts as their business reporting peers, and we’d all be wise to watch out, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Apr 2, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Cable News Blues ArticleMar 26, 2009 Cable News Blues Cable news may be the only healthy part of the journalism business, but that's bad news for the rest of us, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Mar 26, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Remember Real Journalism ArticleMar 19, 2009 Remember Real Journalism Journalists risk their lives for democracy every day. It’s time we pause to remember their sacrifices, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Mar 19, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Whose News Is It, Anyway? ArticleMar 12, 2009 Whose News Is It, Anyway? Business news is increasingly aimed at investors, not citizens, a problem the industry must address to provide high-quality coverage, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Mar 12, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
The Other Meltdown: Conservatives ArticleMar 5, 2009 The Other Meltdown: Conservatives Conservatives gathered last week at CPAC to rediscover their ideological heart, but the result was more identity crisis than true direction, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Mar 5, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Thank God for Gitmo! ArticleFeb 26, 2009 Thank God for Gitmo! The punditocracy's attacks on Obama for the decision to close Guantanamo deserve close scrutiny, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Feb 26, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
Media to Climate: “Drop Dead” ArticleFeb 19, 2009 Media to Climate: “Drop Dead” Developing a climate policy beat has been a nonstarter in the mainstream media, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory, but this is one disaster we can see coming. Feb 19, 2009 Eric Alterman, Danielle Ivory
FCC, Meet “Change” ArticleFeb 12, 2009 FCC, Meet “Change” President Obama’s FCC will have their work cut out for them in restoring the agency to the side of the citizens and consumers, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Feb 12, 2009 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
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Spying on Journalists? Why the Silence? ArticleJan 29, 2009 Spying on Journalists? Why the Silence? It now appears that the Bush administration was spying on American journalists; so Eric Alterman and George Zornick ask, why’s the media keeping quiet? Jan 29, 2009 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Bush’s Free Ride to the Finish Line ArticleJan 22, 2009 Bush’s Free Ride to the Finish Line After failing to challenge Bush and Cheney's misstatements over the past eight years, it's unsurprising that the press failed to do so during his last interviews. Jan 22, 2009 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Scarborough’s Fare ArticleJan 15, 2009 Scarborough’s Fare Eric Alterman and George Zornick wonder why MSNBC gives Joe Scarborough more time on the air than anyone else if it’s as liberal as everyone says? Jan 15, 2009 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Mainstream Media Malpractice ArticleJan 8, 2009 Mainstream Media Malpractice Not only does the mainstream media ignore critical health policy issues; when it does cover them, it often offers misleading information, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Jan 8, 2009 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Mr. Pot, Meet Mr. Kettle ArticleDec 18, 2008 Mr. Pot, Meet Mr. Kettle Eric Alterman and George Zornick take a look at some of conservatives’ most outrageous comments. Dec 18, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
War on War (and More) ArticleDec 11, 2008 War on War (and More) In the last installment of a four-part series on Bush’s war on the press, Eric Alterman looks at treatment of press during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Dec 11, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Inventing the News for Fun and Profit… ArticleDec 4, 2008 Inventing the News for Fun and Profit… Part three in a series from Eric Alterman on the legacy of the Bush administration’s war on the press. Dec 4, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Bush Legacy: War on the Press, Continued ArticleNov 26, 2008 The Bush Legacy: War on the Press, Continued Eric Alterman and George Zornick examine how the Bush administration has used the Espionage Act to dismantle press freedoms. Nov 26, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Bush Legacy: War on the Press ArticleNov 20, 2008 The Bush Legacy: War on the Press Eric Alterman posits that a sure Bush legacy will be the administration’s consistent suppression of information and press freedoms. Nov 20, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Meanwhile, Back in Baghdad… ArticleNov 13, 2008 Meanwhile, Back in Baghdad… News coverage of Iraq dwindled in the shadow of the presidential campaign, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Nov 13, 2008
What Obamedia? ArticleNov 6, 2008 What Obamedia? Complaints about the Obama-loving media are emptier than the Biltmore ballroom at midnight Tuesday night. But it’s no surprise they’re being raised, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Nov 6, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Plummeting Press Freedom ArticleOct 30, 2008 Plummeting Press Freedom A new report puts the United States at 36th in the world for press freedoms, and 119th when it comes to actions beyond our borders, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Oct 30, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Invisible Battle Over Posse Comitatus ArticleOct 23, 2008 The Invisible Battle Over Posse Comitatus A battle raged in 2006 over the president’s ability to deploy troops in the United States, yet it went completely uncovered by the mainstream media, writes Eric Alterman. Oct 23, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Meltdown: The Blame Game ArticleOct 16, 2008 Meltdown: The Blame Game The conservatives' argument that progressives, Fannie and Freddie, and minorities caused the current crisis has no validity, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Oct 16, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Uses and Abuses of “Voter Fraud” ArticleOct 9, 2008 The Uses and Abuses of “Voter Fraud” The mainstream media needs to spend more time explaining voter issues rather than obscuring them, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Oct 9, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
White Open Spaces, Owned by Us ArticleOct 2, 2008 White Open Spaces, Owned by Us White spaces in the broadcast spectrum can spread knowledge and advance democracy, and the beauty of the entire enterprise is that we—the public—already own them. Oct 2, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Crisis from Nowhere ArticleSep 25, 2008 The Crisis from Nowhere No wonder Americans were shocked when Wall Street fell into crisis last week. The media had barely been covering economic issues for months. Sep 25, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Out, Out, Damned Earmark ArticleSep 18, 2008 Out, Out, Damned Earmark Earmarks get a bad rap, but they're not necessarily bad and receive more attention than is deserved, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Sep 18, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Shallow Reporting on Deep Drilling ArticleSep 11, 2008 Shallow Reporting on Deep Drilling Months after the offshore drilling debate first intensified, the media has all but forgotten the hard facts that dispute drilling's effectiveness. Sep 11, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Remember Iraq? ArticleSep 4, 2008 Remember Iraq? The media buries news of an agreement that could end the war, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Sep 4, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Olympic Coverage or Cover-up? ArticleAug 28, 2008 Olympic Coverage or Cover-up? The Beijing Olympics dominated American television, but what did we really learn? Eric Alterman and George Zornick investigate. Aug 28, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Return of the Cold War Punditocracy ArticleAug 21, 2008 Return of the Cold War Punditocracy There are no good guys in the Georgia-Russia conflict, but the media seems hell-bent on simplifying it so that Russia is the only aggressor. Aug 21, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Money for Nothing ArticleAug 13, 2008 Money for Nothing Barbara Ehrenreich's new book received an undeserved and unfair review in the New York Times, writes Eric Alterman. Aug 13, 2008 Eric Alterman
Poor Coverage on Poverty ArticleAug 7, 2008 Poor Coverage on Poverty The mainstream media can’t explain the causes of poverty, and right-wing talking heads say the poor are the problem, say Eric Alterman and George Zornick. Aug 7, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Sources Need Protection ArticleJul 31, 2008 Sources Need Protection Anonymous sources serve a critical role in journalism and deserve to be protected, but determining the limits of protection is more complicated. Jul 31, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Gore in the Funhouse ArticleJul 24, 2008 Gore in the Funhouse Al Gore's speech last week offered a plan for solving the climate crisis that has been largely misinterpreted and misunderstood. Jul 24, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
“Nowhere-istan” ArticleJul 17, 2008 “Nowhere-istan” Increased attacks in Afghanistan have garnered more media attention, but there is still a lack of journalistic manpower in the country. Jul 17, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
You Don’t Know Jesse ArticleJul 10, 2008 You Don’t Know Jesse The coverage of Senator Jesse Helms' death has largely ignored unflattering facts about his life and racial attitude. Jul 10, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Quest to Save Red Lion ArticleJul 3, 2008 The Quest to Save Red Lion A Supreme Court case this fall could weaken the FCC's ability to regulate broadcast standards, including enforcement of indecency laws. Jul 3, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Drilling Deep to Mislead on Oil Prices ArticleJun 26, 2008 Drilling Deep to Mislead on Oil Prices It's still a bad idea to drill offshore for oil, and the issue is distorted when the media gives equivalence to both sides of the issue and repeats industry misinformation. Jun 26, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
New Orleans After the Storm ArticleJun 19, 2008 New Orleans After the Storm When Hurricane Katrina first happened, even the most docile reporters began to cover race, poverty, and inequality. But since then everyone has dropped the story. Jun 19, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction ArticleJun 12, 2008 Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction A look back at statements made by officials and reporters suggests there was not universal agreement about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Jun 12, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Hatred for Sale ArticleJun 5, 2008 Hatred for Sale Several cable news talk shows are deliberately fueling resentment and anger toward immigrants while citing false claims. Jun 5, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Case of the Missing Scandal ArticleMay 29, 2008 The Case of the Missing Scandal The media continues to ignore Bush administration wrongdoing--and this time, the offender is the administration's own watchdog, writes Eric Alterman. May 29, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
There They Go Again: The “Pro-Military” Conservatives ArticleMay 22, 2008 There They Go Again: The “Pro-Military” Conservatives Conservatives claim to be pro-military, but how has President Bush's conservative administration treated those in the military? May 22, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Fire Next Time? ArticleMay 15, 2008 The Fire Next Time? Supporters of military action against Iran continue to beat the drum of war, but the justifications for war remain unproven. May 15, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Costs of Enforced Sexual Ignorance ArticleMay 8, 2008 The Costs of Enforced Sexual Ignorance A Texas Monthly study reveals again that abstinence-only education doesn't work, writes Eric Alterman. May 8, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Pentagon Propaganda and the Media Stonewall ArticleMay 1, 2008 Pentagon Propaganda and the Media Stonewall The Pentagon's subversion of democratic dialogue is saddening and limits an honest debate about the war, and the media refuses to admit complicity. May 1, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Boys in the Bubble ArticleApr 24, 2008 The Boys in the Bubble Stephanopoulos and Gibson somehow remain blissfully unaware—or worse—unconcerned about the problems facing the vast majority of Americans. Apr 24, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Media (Finally) Talk About Torture ArticleApr 17, 2008 The Media (Finally) Talk About Torture April has seen a series of media revelations about the Bush administration's use of torture at Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib. Apr 17, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The End of the Network News? ArticleApr 10, 2008 The End of the Network News? Network news may still be valuable, but it's also aging with its audience in the era of the 24-hour cable network. Apr 10, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Getting Iraq Right ArticleApr 3, 2008 Getting Iraq Right Iraq demands a change in direction, but it's hard for people to demand a change on policies that go unreported, writes Eric Alterman. Apr 3, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Iraq Disappears from View ArticleMar 27, 2008 Iraq Disappears from View The public needs reliable information about the Iraq war, but media coverage of the conflict has dropped off the map. Mar 27, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Why We’re Liberals: The Polls Speak ArticleMar 20, 2008 Why We’re Liberals: The Polls Speak If Americans overwhelmingly support progressive policies, why are so many of them afraid to call themselves "liberal"? Eric Alterman has an answer. Mar 20, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Catch-22 Revisited: The Bush Administration and the Public’s “Right to Know” ArticleMar 13, 2008 Catch-22 Revisited: The Bush Administration and the Public’s “Right to Know” While primaries and scandals distract the media, the Bush administration's defense of torture doesn't get the attention it deserves. Mar 13, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
FCC vs. The Public ArticleMar 6, 2008 FCC vs. The Public Looking for evidence of the Bush administration's distaste for oversight and responsible government? Look no further than the FCC. Mar 6, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Surge Goes On Forever (and the Spinning Never Ends) ArticleFeb 28, 2008 The Surge Goes On Forever (and the Spinning Never Ends) Almost every one of the 18 benchmarks laid out by the Bush administration have failed, yet the spinning never ends. Feb 28, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Bush Legacy: Flailing and Failing the World Over ArticleFeb 21, 2008 The Bush Legacy: Flailing and Failing the World Over It's hard to find one area of the world where the Bush administration's foreign policies have been successful. Feb 21, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
9/11 De-Commissioned ArticleFeb 14, 2008 9/11 De-Commissioned We are still in the shadow of a 9/11 presidency, and 9/11 Commission conflicts of interest don't make it easier to uncover the truth. Feb 14, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Fool Me 936 Times ArticleJan 24, 2008 Fool Me 936 Times The Bush administration’s 935 demonstrably false statements in the lead up to Iraq should give reporters pause when covering Iran. Jan 24, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
No Dhue Diligence for Bill O’Reilly ArticleJan 17, 2008 No Dhue Diligence for Bill O’Reilly “Ombuds-gal” Laurie Dhue does little to hold O’Reilly accountable. O’Reilly notes, “Why wouldn’t Laurie be on the side of goodness and light?” Jan 17, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Iraq Isn’t Vietnam, but America Is Still America ArticleJan 10, 2008 Iraq Isn’t Vietnam, but America Is Still America While Iraq isn’t Vietnam, America is still America, and comparing U.S. involvement in the two countries provides interesting results. Jan 10, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
No Iraq News (Still) Isn’t Good News ArticleJan 3, 2008 No Iraq News (Still) Isn’t Good News Media coverage of Iraq declined dramatically in late 2007, just in time for the run-up to the presidential election that could change our policy there. Jan 3, 2008 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Reporting on Warming, Dropping the Bali ArticleDec 20, 2007 Reporting on Warming, Dropping the Bali Reporting on global warming negotiations may not be particularly sexy fodder for The Situation Room, but we cannot live on Paris Hilton alone. Dec 20, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Nth Time is Farce: Neocons Attack the NIE, Yet Again ArticleDec 13, 2007 The Nth Time is Farce: Neocons Attack the NIE, Yet Again The neoconservatives are at it again, attacking the new National Intelligence Estimate on Iran because it doesn’t fit their policy plans. Dec 13, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Reporting Iraq Is a Lot Harder than it Looks ArticleDec 6, 2007 Reporting Iraq Is a Lot Harder than it Looks Many of the best accounts of Iraq from reporters struggle with boiling down death and devastation while acting as their own security detail. Dec 6, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Bad Rates Risin’ ArticleNov 29, 2007 Bad Rates Risin’ A new postal rate that would benefit media megaliths could spell the demise of many smaller, particularly minority publications. Nov 29, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Exposing Stevens: Journalism Happens Here ArticleNov 20, 2007 Exposing Stevens: Journalism Happens Here The Ted Stevens scandal exemplifies how local newspapers and new media can team up on hard-hitting and accessible journalism. Nov 20, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Liberals and Veterans: Welcome Back ArticleNov 15, 2007 Liberals and Veterans: Welcome Back A new G.I. bill would be progressivism at its best; our veterans deserve our full respect, and we can reshape America in this image. Nov 15, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Torturous Debate over Waterboarding ArticleNov 8, 2007 Torturous Debate over Waterboarding The politics of Mukasey's nonresponse to whether waterboarding is torture has, unsurprisingly, led the media to ask the same question. Nov 8, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Rejected Reruns from the FCC ArticleNov 1, 2007 Rejected Reruns from the FCC Plan from FCC Chair Kevin Martin once again tries to give big companies control of what we see, hear, and read. Nov 1, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The Blackwater Scandal or The More Things Don’t Change… ArticleOct 25, 2007 The Blackwater Scandal or The More Things Don’t Change… It's obvious that the operations of Blackwater Corp. and other private contractors constitute yet another Bush administration scandal. Oct 25, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Everything is Beautiful: The Fox Business Network ArticleOct 18, 2007 Everything is Beautiful: The Fox Business Network Fox’s new business channel is, unsurprisingly, another source of biased, unreliable, chatter dragging down the level of the conversation. Oct 18, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
Limbaugh and the Military: No Story There ArticleOct 11, 2007 Limbaugh and the Military: No Story There Why did the mainstream media shower criticism on MoveOn but find Limbaugh’s plainly anti-military remarks mostly uninteresting? Oct 11, 2007 Eric Alterman, George Zornick
The More Things Change… ArticleOct 4, 2007 The More Things Change… Conservatives are now spouting the “If you disagree with me, you’re a racist” brand of moral bullying that people rightly criticized liberals for years ago. Oct 4, 2007 Eric Alterman
Jena, Finally ArticleSep 27, 2007 Jena, Finally If Jena has shown one thing it’s that not only will racism continue on, but some in the mainstream media will always ignore or encourage it. Sep 27, 2007 Eric Alterman
“Michael Mukasey: Man of Mystery” ArticleSep 20, 2007 “Michael Mukasey: Man of Mystery” Rather than make the same mistakes again, Congress should use Judge Mukasey’s confirmation to get straight answers on tough questions. Sep 20, 2007 Eric Alterman
Beware the Ideas of Newt ArticleSep 13, 2007 Beware the Ideas of Newt By claiming that he’s a “man of ideas," Newt Gingrich has gained a following of columnists. But, Eric Alterman asks, what are his ideas? Sep 13, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Surge Numbers Speak But Who is Listening? ArticleSep 6, 2007 The Surge Numbers Speak But Who is Listening? Believe it or not, some pundits and politicians are still bullish on the surge. One wonders whether they’ve seen its recent failing grades. Sep 6, 2007 Eric Alterman
Investigating an Outsourced War ArticleAug 30, 2007 Investigating an Outsourced War We need the press to step up and get to the bottom of the corruption in Iraq, because the Bush administration is clearly uninterested. Aug 30, 2007 Eric Alterman
FISA and the Founders ArticleAug 16, 2007 FISA and the Founders Congress’ passage of a new FISA law once again raises the question of whether democracies can “do” foreign policy patiently and competently. Aug 16, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Rise and Rise of ‘Netroots Nation’ ArticleAug 9, 2007 The Rise and Rise of ‘Netroots Nation’ The success of the second Yearly Kos convention bodes well for the future of both the blogosphere and the mainstream media. Aug 9, 2007 Eric Alterman
Rupert the Great ArticleAug 6, 2007 Rupert the Great From conflicts of interest to media consolidation, outright corruption, and a loss of credibility, The Wall Street Journal has much to look forward to. Aug 6, 2007 Tim Fernholz
Deal Me In ArticleJul 19, 2007 Deal Me In It's getting hard out there for Bush supporters in the punditocracy, says Eric Alterman. Bill Kristol is one of the last Bush supporters standing. Jul 19, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Pure Politics of “Privilege” ArticleJul 12, 2007 The Pure Politics of “Privilege” The Wall Street Journal's editorial page predictably fails to acknowledge legal wrongdoings of a presidency that practically beg for investigation. Jul 12, 2007 Eric Alterman
Lies, Justice, and the Punditocracy’s “Place” ArticleJul 5, 2007 Lies, Justice, and the Punditocracy’s “Place” Libby’s commuted sentence makes you wonder what happened to the days when lying under oath was the worst thing in the world. Jul 5, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Assault on Reality, Part II ArticleJun 28, 2007 The Assault on Reality, Part II It’s not just the mainstream media that’s attacking Al Gore and his new book -- more off-beat sources are making the same misinformed arguments. Jun 28, 2007 Eric Alterman
Poll Faults ArticleJun 21, 2007 Poll Faults This early in the presidential race, voters aren’t paying attention to differences between candidates. So how about the issues? Jun 21, 2007 Eric Alterman
Bible Class ArticleJun 13, 2007 Bible Class The Israelites of the Bible offer an interesting lesson to Americans about rejecting the Bush administration’s fear tactics when it comes to present day Iraq. Jun 13, 2007 Eric Alterman
“Modest and Respectful No More” ArticleJun 6, 2007 “Modest and Respectful No More” Rightwing opponents of immigration reform experience personal attacks from Bush and his conservative allies. It is hard to be sympathetic. Jun 6, 2007 Eric Alterman
Who Really Supports the Troops? ArticleMay 31, 2007 Who Really Supports the Troops? The media continues to say progressives are anti-military, but it’s the Bush administration that can’t admit the enormity of its error. May 31, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Complicated Corruptions of Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal ArticleMay 24, 2007 The Complicated Corruptions of Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal What would really happen if Robert Murdoch took over The Wall Street Journal? Chances are it wouldn’t “even out” the other big papers. May 24, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Role of Public Opinion in Iraq and Vietnam ArticleMay 17, 2007 The Role of Public Opinion in Iraq and Vietnam What difference does popular dissatisfaction with the war make in the president’s prosecution of it? So far, looks like none. May 17, 2007 Eric Alterman
Hot Planet, Hot Air ArticleMay 10, 2007 Hot Planet, Hot Air Our president is still stubbornly refusing to discuss a reasonable compromise on an issue critical to our future and security—global warming. May 10, 2007 Eric Alterman
Another Unnecessary War? Another Media Misstep? ArticleMay 3, 2007 Another Unnecessary War? Another Media Misstep? Despite Kristof’s recent breakthrough, the media still seems to be suffering from a case of amnesia regarding negotiations with Iran. May 3, 2007 Eric Alterman
Oversight, Overload? ArticleApr 26, 2007 Oversight, Overload? As Congress uncovers White House incompetence, the media seems eager to show trials and partisanship rather than examine the issues. Apr 26, 2007 Eric Alterman
The “Surge”: The Powerlessness of Positive Thinking ArticleApr 19, 2007 The “Surge”: The Powerlessness of Positive Thinking Four months after the “surge,” it’s been damned difficult for even the most diligent Americans to try to figure out how the heck it’s going. Apr 19, 2007 Eric Alterman
Campaign 2008: The “Story” vs. the Stories ArticleApr 12, 2007 Campaign 2008: The “Story” vs. the Stories Fact-checking the fact-checkers: a spot-check of four presidential candidates' stories, and the media’s stories about those stories. Apr 12, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Best Things in Life Are Free… ArticleApr 5, 2007 The Best Things in Life Are Free… Why do journalists focus so fervently on how much money the presidential candidates have rather than on the issues? Apr 5, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Best Things in Life Are Free… ArticleApr 5, 2007 The Best Things in Life Are Free… Why are journalists spending so much time harping on how much money candidates have rather than how they’re attracting the money, or even better, the issues? Apr 5, 2007 Eric Alterman
Just One DOJ Scandal? Does the MSM have BAADD? ArticleMar 28, 2007 Just One DOJ Scandal? Does the MSM have BAADD? With the scandals piling up daily, the main stream media seems to have a case of Bush Administration Attention Deficit Disorder. Mar 28, 2007 Eric Alterman
Taking Mr. Bush at his Word ArticleMar 22, 2007 Taking Mr. Bush at his Word On the anniversary of the invasion, we look back at what has come of the president’s sell four years ago to the American people. Mar 22, 2007 Eric Alterman
Now You Tell Us … ArticleMar 15, 2007 Now You Tell Us … The firing of eight federal prosecutors is now becoming a full-fledged scandal, but if it wasn't for newspapers and blogs, we'd all still be in the dark. Mar 15, 2007 Eric Alterman
What About Bob? ArticleMar 8, 2007 What About Bob? Let’s not forget that it was Robert Novak who played into the White House’s hand by revealing Valerie Plame’s identity in the first place. Mar 8, 2007 Eric Alterman
You Call That News? ArticleMar 1, 2007 You Call That News? What’s news? Well, it depends who you ask. A press spat over Clinton and Obama? Britney’s shaved head? Or critical political issues? Mar 1, 2007 Eric Alterman
No Substance, Please. We’re Journalists ArticleFeb 21, 2007 No Substance, Please. We’re Journalists Is more time spent on the substance of the Iraq debate in Congress, rather than on its theatrics, too much to ask of the media? Feb 21, 2007 Eric Alterman, Tim Fernholz
The Media’s Color (and Gender) Wars, Continued ArticleFeb 8, 2007 The Media’s Color (and Gender) Wars, Continued So far media coverage of Clinton and Obama’s presidential bids seems strikingly reminiscent of the frenzy over Ferraro and Jackson in 1980’s. Feb 8, 2007 Eric Alterman, Tim Fernholz
Still the Same ArticleFeb 1, 2007 Still the Same Even post-protest, the Sunday talk shows featured pundits peddling the very pro-escalation memes that the majority of Americans disagree with. Feb 1, 2007 Eric Alterman, Tim Fernholz
Conservatives Blame America First, Again ArticleJan 25, 2007 Conservatives Blame America First, Again Dinesh D’Souza’s new book blaming the left for 9/11 can’t be dismissed, unfortunately, as politically beyond the conservative pale. Jan 25, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Viral Center ArticleJan 18, 2007 The Viral Center Despite all evidence to the contrary, pundits still claim that Democrats need to move to an undefined center in order to govern. Jan 18, 2007 Eric Alterman
The “Surge” and the “Purge” ArticleJan 10, 2007 The “Surge” and the “Purge” As some reporters question the "surge," it's a welcome sign that Bush no longer controls the terms of the debate without a fight. Jan 10, 2007 Eric Alterman
The Sunday Scene: Same as It Ever Was ArticleDec 21, 2006 The Sunday Scene: Same as It Ever Was The problem isn't that there aren’t pundits who have answers on issues like Iraq; it’s that political talk shows aren’t using them. Dec 21, 2006 Eric Alterman
The New, New, New Journalism ArticleDec 14, 2006 The New, New, New Journalism Can the Center for Independent Media diversify media voices and help reshape the kinds of stories that local media outlets consider news? Dec 14, 2006 Eric Alterman
What’d I Say? ArticleDec 7, 2006 What’d I Say? Even with the Iraq Study Group report release and the Gates nominations this week, we’ve gotten no indication that the tides of war are changing. Dec 7, 2006 Eric Alterman
Defining Civil War Up ArticleNov 30, 2006 Defining Civil War Up Experts agree that Iraq is in a civil war, but somehow that doesn’t seem to stop mainstream media and the White House from saying otherwise. Nov 30, 2006 Eric Alterman
So Who’s “The Decider?” ArticleNov 16, 2006 So Who’s “The Decider?” Certainly Rumsfeld isn’t innocent when it comes to Iraq, but has the press forgotten who the commander-in-chief is? Nov 16, 2006 Eric Alterman
Back to 9/11: Was Condi a Friend in Need? ArticleNov 9, 2006 Back to 9/11: Was Condi a Friend in Need? Why hasn’t more investigation been done into 9/11 Commission Chairman Zalikow’s close relationship with Secretary Rice? Nov 9, 2006 Eric Alterman
This Election, We All Lose ArticleNov 2, 2006 This Election, We All Lose During this election season, media frenzy over scandals has once again taken the focus away from the real issues. Nov 2, 2006 Eric Alterman
“Oh Never Mind, Mr. President” ArticleOct 26, 2006 “Oh Never Mind, Mr. President” Asking the president the tough questions that commentators have been letting slide. Oct 26, 2006 Eric Alterman
Portraying an Electoral Victory ArticleOct 19, 2006 Portraying an Electoral Victory Mainstream media does America a disservice with its misleading and often ignorant political coverage. Oct 19, 2006 Eric Alterman
Blaming Success, Upholding Failure ArticleOct 12, 2006 Blaming Success, Upholding Failure Mainstream media mostly fails to hold conservatives accountable for misrepresenting North Korean policy under Bush and Clinton. Oct 12, 2006 Eric Alterman
Radio Marti: “Hecka of a Job, Kenny” ArticleSep 21, 2006 Radio Marti: “Hecka of a Job, Kenny” Tomlinson is at it again, using taxpayer money to pay conservative journalists to write "politically correct" news and editorials. Sep 21, 2006 Eric Alterman
9/11: Business as Usual ArticleSep 14, 2006 9/11: Business as Usual The president and his allies once again use national day of mourning for political gain?with the help of the mainstream press. Sep 14, 2006 Eric Alterman
Spun Dizzy ArticleSep 7, 2006 Spun Dizzy The press needs to challenge the conservative spin machine on Iraq and al Qaeda. It's best to start with Tony Snow. Sep 7, 2006 Eric Alterman
Are the Times A-Changing? ArticleAug 17, 2006 Are the Times A-Changing? There are still times when the press interprets the news with two proverbial feet planted firmly in the soil of what used to be called "reality." Aug 17, 2006 Eric Alterman
Remember Iraq? ArticleAug 3, 2006 Remember Iraq? The White House's colossal failure down the road in Iraq is falling through the cracks of mainstream media coverage. Aug 3, 2006 Eric Alterman
Bush Bounces, Reporters Follow ArticleJul 27, 2006 Bush Bounces, Reporters Follow Jul 27, 2006 Eric Alterman
The Past as Forgotten Prologue ArticleJul 13, 2006 The Past as Forgotten Prologue Jul 13, 2006 Eric Alterman
Signing the Constitution Away ArticleMay 3, 2006 Signing the Constitution Away May 3, 2006 Eric Alterman
What Some Call Treason, Others Call Truth ArticleApr 20, 2006 What Some Call Treason, Others Call Truth Apr 20, 2006 Eric Alterman
Deconstructing the Attack on Jill Carroll ArticleApr 6, 2006 Deconstructing the Attack on Jill Carroll Apr 6, 2006 Eric Alterman
The Sad Saga of the “Red State” Washington Post Blogger ArticleMar 30, 2006 The Sad Saga of the “Red State” Washington Post Blogger Mar 30, 2006 Eric Alterman
Together in Never Never Land ArticleMar 23, 2006 Together in Never Never Land Mar 23, 2006 Eric Alterman
Second, Third and Fourth Thoughts about the President ArticleFeb 23, 2006 Second, Third and Fourth Thoughts about the President Feb 23, 2006 Eric Alterman
A Funeral for America’s Conscience ArticleFeb 15, 2006 A Funeral for America’s Conscience Feb 15, 2006 Eric Alterman
The War Goes On, Unreported… ArticleFeb 9, 2006 The War Goes On, Unreported… Feb 9, 2006 Eric Alterman
Iran is a Problem, Not an Emergency ArticleJan 26, 2006 Iran is a Problem, Not an Emergency Jan 26, 2006
“Humility” is Front Page News ArticleDec 22, 2005 “Humility” is Front Page News Dec 22, 2005 Eric Alterman
The FCC, A New Starr Chamber? ArticleDec 15, 2005 The FCC, A New Starr Chamber? Dec 15, 2005 Eric Alterman
“The Second (Fourth, Fifth and Sixth) Time is Farce” ArticleDec 8, 2005 “The Second (Fourth, Fifth and Sixth) Time is Farce” Dec 8, 2005 Eric Alterman
Cheney and the Intel Reporting: What’s New, Pussycats? ArticleNov 10, 2005 Cheney and the Intel Reporting: What’s New, Pussycats? Nov 10, 2005 Eric Alterman
Mr. Fitzgerald’s Unanswered Questions ArticleNov 3, 2005 Mr. Fitzgerald’s Unanswered Questions Nov 3, 2005 Eric Alterman
Post-Katrina Press: Same as it Ever Was ArticleOct 27, 2005 Post-Katrina Press: Same as it Ever Was Oct 27, 2005 Eric Alterman
The Media and the War: Any Lessons Learned? ArticleOct 14, 2005 The Media and the War: Any Lessons Learned? Oct 14, 2005 Eric Alterman
Rescuing the President from Katrina ArticleSep 22, 2005 Rescuing the President from Katrina Sep 22, 2005 Eric Alterman
The Grilling of the President ArticleSep 1, 2005 The Grilling of the President Sep 1, 2005 Eric Alterman
They Call This “Changing the Tone”? ArticleAug 10, 2005 They Call This “Changing the Tone”? Aug 10, 2005 Eric Alterman
Novak’s Still Giving No Facts ArticleAug 4, 2005 Novak’s Still Giving No Facts Aug 4, 2005 Eric Alterman
Buyouts, Payoffs, and the Public Interest ArticleJul 28, 2005 Buyouts, Payoffs, and the Public Interest Jul 28, 2005 Eric Alterman
Fuzzy Math, Sloppy Reporting ArticleJul 21, 2005 Fuzzy Math, Sloppy Reporting Jul 21, 2005 Eric Alterman
Where’s the Outrage? Where’s the Patriotism? ArticleJul 14, 2005 Where’s the Outrage? Where’s the Patriotism? Jul 14, 2005 Eric Alterman
Conservative Media, Liberal Nation ArticleJul 7, 2005 Conservative Media, Liberal Nation Jul 7, 2005 Eric Alterman
Has the Media Learned a Lesson? ArticleJun 2, 2005 Has the Media Learned a Lesson? Jun 2, 2005 Eric Alterman
Bolton vs. Moynihan: Who’s Kidding Whom? ArticleApr 14, 2005 Bolton vs. Moynihan: Who’s Kidding Whom? Apr 14, 2005 Eric Alterman
“Fool Me Thrice? The Media and the ‘Crisis’ in Social Security” ArticleJan 19, 2005 “Fool Me Thrice? The Media and the ‘Crisis’ in Social Security” Jan 19, 2005 Eric Alterman
Private Accounts, Personal Attacks ArticleJan 6, 2005 Private Accounts, Personal Attacks Jan 6, 2005 Eric Alterman
The World Turned Upside Down: Reporting 2004 ArticleDec 23, 2004 The World Turned Upside Down: Reporting 2004 Dec 23, 2004 Eric Alterman
Selling Social Security (Down the River) ArticleDec 16, 2004 Selling Social Security (Down the River) Dec 16, 2004 Eric Alterman
“Deny, Defame and DeLay; New Rules for a New Majority” ArticleNov 24, 2004 “Deny, Defame and DeLay; New Rules for a New Majority” Nov 24, 2004 Eric Alterman, Paul McLeary
Phony “Balance” Benefits Those with the Most to Hide ArticleNov 18, 2004 Phony “Balance” Benefits Those with the Most to Hide Nov 18, 2004 Eric Alterman
The Return of the Fox-like FCC ArticleNov 12, 2004 The Return of the Fox-like FCC Nov 12, 2004 Eric Alterman
Media Postmortem: The First Cut is Not the Deepest ArticleNov 4, 2004 Media Postmortem: The First Cut is Not the Deepest Nov 4, 2004 Eric Alterman
Sinclair and the Conservative Media’s True Colors ArticleOct 28, 2004 Sinclair and the Conservative Media’s True Colors Oct 28, 2004 Eric Alterman
“Ideas Have Consequences: So Does Money” ArticleOct 14, 2004 “Ideas Have Consequences: So Does Money” Oct 14, 2004 Eric Alterman