Eric Alterman
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ReligionDecember 21, 2022
Conservative Jews Made a Terrible Bargain With Trump and the Right Over Israel
American Jewish leaders have spent so long genuflecting before the Christian right that even the most blatant anti-Semitism finds them unable to stand up or speak out.
Eric Alterman
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The LeftFebruary 8, 2022
Todd Gitlin Told His Truth Everywhere He Went
The writer and activist combined intellectual complexity and honesty with a lifelong commitment to liberal humanist values.
Eric Alterman
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MediaSeptember 28, 2021
Why the Media No Longer Cares About Nicaragua
Elite fixations often determine press coverage, and no one in power wants to talk about Daniel Ortega anymore.
Eric Alterman
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May 5, 2021
Yes, Israel Is Obviously an Apartheid State
The Human Rights Watch report is a valuable, sober, and deliberately uninflammatory piece of scholarship—which won’t make a damn bit of difference.
Eric Alterman
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EconomicsMarch 17, 2021
The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber
The Cornell University diplomatic historian inspired generations of students—including me.
Eric Alterman
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Campaign FinanceFebruary 8, 2021
Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy
Wherever the casino magnate went, corruption—be it moral, legal, political, or cultural—was never far behind.
Eric Alterman
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Media AnalysisDecember 30, 2020
Look Beyond the Media Frenzy and Focus on the Fundamentals
In my last column, I’d like to leave you with what I’ve learned covering the media for more nearly 25 years.
Eric Alterman
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December 18, 2020
Unchecked Republican Lies Opened the Door for Trump
Network executives need to decide which side they are on: democracy or fascist rebellion.
Eric Alterman
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Election 2020November 30, 2020
The Last Few Years Have Spelled a Resounding End to the ‘Jewish Vote’
There is no longer just one Jewish community. There are several, and they are increasingly at loggerheads.
Eric Alterman
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Media AnalysisOctober 30, 2020