What Would Molly Say? What Would Molly Say?
As we observe the third anniversary of Molly Ivins's death, we are ever more the lesser for her loss.
Jan 14, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman
Focus on Israel Focus on Israel
A spate of new films address the human toll the Israeli-Palestinian conflict takes on both sides.
Dec 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Saving Journalism (It’s Not Academic) Saving Journalism (It’s Not Academic)
Are universities the last hope for a home for quality journalism?
Dec 2, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
‘The New Republic’: Bad for the Jews ‘The New Republic’: Bad for the Jews
TNR's more significant sin is to weaken the bond between Israel and liberal American Jews--which is to say, most of them.
Nov 19, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Sarah, Smile Sarah, Smile
The next generation of right-wing journalists are largely apparatchiks.
Nov 4, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Just Don’t Call It ‘Journalism’ Just Don’t Call It ‘Journalism’
By refusing to acknowledge Fox News's avowed partisanship, its MSM defenders diminish the work of honest journalists who try to play fair.
Oct 21, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Where Have You Gone, William Safire? Where Have You Gone, William Safire?
Newsrooms' fears of misunderstanding the right leads to outsized coverage and attention.
Oct 7, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
The House That Irving Built The House That Irving Built
Grappling with Irving Kristol's legacy.
Sep 23, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Harvard, Heal Thyself (Why Journalism Matters) Harvard, Heal Thyself (Why Journalism Matters)
A monthlong investigation finds plenty of fire to go with the smoke surrounding the university's incredibly vague conflict-of-interest policies.
Sep 9, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Novak Without Tears Novak Without Tears
It's time to do Robert Novak the honor of taking his life's work seriously.
Aug 26, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman