Who Wants Yesterday’s Papers? Who Wants Yesterday’s Papers?
Collapse of the old world information order.
Jul 31, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
I Read the News Today… Oh Boy I Read the News Today… Oh Boy
While some of America's smartest and most civic-minded people are trying to save daily newspapers, the media moguls who can make a difference seem to be completely off their rocker...
Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Obama vs. the Smart Guys (and Dumb Wars) Obama vs. the Smart Guys (and Dumb Wars)
Barack Obama got it right on Iraq six years ago. Now, perhaps, so can the rest of us.
Jun 26, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
David Samuels and Journalism David Samuels and Journalism
The narrative journalism of David Samuels finds conversation, color and conflict in the vortex of American life.
Jun 26, 2008 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella
How the Russert Test Failed America How the Russert Test Failed America
Sure, he asked the tough questions. But why didn't he challenge the lies?
Jun 19, 2008 / Editorial / Linda Hirshman
The Canonization of St. Tim The Canonization of St. Tim
It's hard to explain the media delirium over a newsman who gave the powerful a pass on Iraq.
Jun 19, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Donahue’s War Donahue’s War
Phil Donahue talks about his experience as a talk show host on MSNBC during the buildup to the invasion of Iraq.
Jun 18, 2008 / Video / Rebecca MacNeice
Silence of the (MSM) Lambs Silence of the (MSM) Lambs
They enabled the Iraq catastrophe and now spin a self-flattering narrative to excuse their failings.
Jun 12, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Say It Ain’t So, Joe Say It Ain’t So, Joe
Take a look at the qualities right-wing pundits so admire about dove-turned-hawk, Dem-turned-Republican Joe Lieberman.
May 29, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Good Night and Good Luck Good Night and Good Luck
Pundits embrace the fantasy of Hillary Clinton's candidacy as foolishly as they embraced the Iraq War.
May 15, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman