Into the Muck Into the Muck
That the mainstream media are increasingly conservative and gossip-driven is not exactly news.
Mar 22, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Liberal Media, RIP The Liberal Media, RIP
"Electrifying and oh-so vital." If that sounds like model Melania Knauss testifying about the sexual prowess of her former boyfriend, Donald Trump, guess again. It's the sound of...
Feb 23, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman
What They Do Know Can Hurt You What They Do Know Can Hurt You
This article is adapted by permission from Database Nation: The Death of Privacy in the 21st Century (O'Reilly).
Feb 10, 2000 / Feature / Simson L. Garfinkel
China Spying Story: All the Excuses Fit to Print China Spying Story: All the Excuses Fit to Print
China Spying Story: All the Excuses Fit to Print 20010206 The words of the FBI inquisitor concerning his treatment of Wen Ho Lee couldn't have been more chilling: "It seemed l...
Feb 6, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer
Fresh Airwaves Fresh Airwaves
Media critics are more accustomed to pointing out problems than pointing to victories.
Jan 27, 2000 / Editorial / Danny Schechter
Despite the Cloud Over His Presidency, Clinton Excelled Despite the Cloud Over His Presidency, Clinton Excelled
Although he endured great hardship, Bill Clinton comes out of the Oval Office smelling like roses.
Jan 23, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer
Of Scientists and Spies Of Scientists and Spies
After thirty years spent building the Federation of American Scientists into one of the country's most valuable and venerable institutional voices for peace, democracy and real s...
Jan 13, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman
Home Discomforts Home Discomforts
Isn't it curious how often the policy disaster that is posited as the thing that will never happen takes place within minutes?
Jan 6, 2000 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Who Owns the Fourth Estate? Who Owns the Fourth Estate?
Dentists and cardiologists warn their patients about plaque, harmful to both teeth and arteries.
Jan 6, 2000 / Books & the Arts / Carlin Romano