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Altercation

Eric Alterman's well-chosen words on music, movies and politics, with the occasional special guest.

Posted on September 3, 2010

On the anniversary of Ted Kennedy's death, a return to New Orleans and the nature of male/female criticism of film and rock.

Posted on September 2, 2010

Pet peeves about journalism, the New York Times's new public editor and some responses to "All Apologies."

Posted on August 28, 2010

 On the media, John McCain, "Hotel California," wives, ex-wives and shows at the Palladium.

Posted on August 26, 2010

My newest pieces, the fight over Social Security, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and more.

Posted on August 19, 2010

Some musical selections, and on News Corp.'s donation to the Republicans.

Posted on August 13, 2010

On responses to "Kabuki Democracy," TNR and the mail.

Posted on August 12, 2010

On Charlie Rangel, the world's worst songs and right-wing hypocrisy.

Posted on August 6, 2010

On the NYC mosque controversy and the Republican leaders of the future.

Posted on August 5, 2010

On Nascar, concussions, Israel and Raul Malo.

Posted on July 30, 2010

On Shirley Sherrod and the Republicans' great future hopes.