Media

Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights

Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights

With his proposal to jail Glenn Greenwald, the New York Republican recalls an ugly tradition of attacking freedom of the press.

Jun 14, 2013 / John Nichols

Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’?

Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’? Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’?

According to tech experts, Glenn Greenwald has made a big mistake on a key component of his work on the NSA’s PRISM program.

Jun 13, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster

Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster

After the government announces the closing of ERT by fiat, staff occupy the building as protesters gather outside.

Jun 11, 2013 / Maria Margaronis

AT&T’s Deregulation Campaign

AT&T’s Deregulation Campaign AT&T’s Deregulation Campaign

As the company moves to Internet-based telephone service, it’s looking to shed regulatory obligations that benefit low-income Americans.

Jun 10, 2013 / Leticia Miranda

The Disillusionment of ‘Before Midnight’

The Disillusionment of ‘Before Midnight’ The Disillusionment of ‘Before Midnight’

Linklater’s latest installment in his trilogy of GenX romance shows that hope isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Jun 7, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Dean

Ai Weiwei: Political Art at the Venice Biennale

Ai Weiwei: Political Art at the Venice Biennale Ai Weiwei: Political Art at the Venice Biennale

Six dioramas present key moments of the eighty-one-day imprisonment of the worlld’s most famous artist.

Jun 7, 2013 / Jon Wiener

Revolution, on Television and in Real Life

Revolution, on Television and in Real Life Revolution, on Television and in Real Life

We're all upset about Game of Thrones. What if we felt the same way about Turkey?

Jun 4, 2013 / Michelle Dean

Thank God for Wolf Blitzer

Thank God for Wolf Blitzer Thank God for Wolf Blitzer

Because all disasters require divine punditry.

May 28, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

‘We Steal Secrets’: Filmmaker Alex Gibney Talks About Wikileaks

‘We Steal Secrets’: Filmmaker Alex Gibney Talks About Wikileaks ‘We Steal Secrets’: Filmmaker Alex Gibney Talks About Wikileaks

It’s a classic David and Goliath story—but who is the real David here?

May 24, 2013 / Jon Wiener

How the Media Enabled US Drone Policy How the Media Enabled US Drone Policy

Eric on Tom Jones and what people are syaing about his book, and Reed on media and drones. 

May 23, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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