Ed Miliband’s New Left Populism Ed Miliband’s New Left Populism
As mood music, Miliband’s invocation of “One Nation Labour” is already a hit.
Oct 8, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan
No Sex Please, They’re British No Sex Please, They’re British
David Cameron has shown himself eager to do Rupert Murdoch’s bidding. But a sex scandal, this is not.
Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan
London Chooses a Mayor—Again London Chooses a Mayor—Again
It’s hard to say which would be worse—four more years of Boris’s braying on behalf of Britain’s oppressed bankers or four more years of Ken’s overween...
May 3, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan
Dial M for Murdoch Dial M for Murdoch
British investigations reveal the shocking extent of his shady tactics. Can we really believe he hasn’t used the same methods here?
May 2, 2012 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan
James Murdoch Lightly Grilled James Murdoch Lightly Grilled
Murdoch minor may just about stay out of jail by claiming to be an idiot—an option not available to his father, who begins two days of testimony tomorrow morning.
Apr 24, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan
Remembering Peter Novick Remembering Peter Novick
Novick, a first-class mensch, will be remembered for his pioneering scholarship, intellectual courage, and a witty, astringent writing style that could turn the most forbidding of ...
Mar 23, 2012 / Lived History / D.D. Guttenplan
Rupert Murdoch Makes James an Offer He Can’t Refuse Rupert Murdoch Makes James an Offer He Can’t Refuse
Even in such a busy week it is worth taking a minute to reflect on what amounts to the firing of James Murdoch by his father.
Mar 2, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan
When Will the Justice Department Get Serious About Murdoch? When Will the Justice Department Get Serious About Murdoch?
What did the Murdochs know and when did they know it?
Feb 13, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp Makes a Non-Denial Denial Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp Makes a Non-Denial Denial
Although it would still be a reckless man who’d bet against Rupert Murdoch, the odds against James Murdoch taking a fall just got a little shorter.
Jan 20, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan
A Gifted Player Can Change the Game A Gifted Player Can Change the Game
Is there still a clear-cut case for Scottish independence?
Jan 13, 2012 / Blog / D.D. Guttenplan