Elliott Abrams: Convicted Liar, Defender of Dictators, Accomplice to Genocide—and Foreign Policy Wise Man Elliott Abrams: Convicted Liar, Defender of Dictators, Accomplice to Genocide—and Foreign Policy Wise Man
A career nearly as steeped in blood as Henry Kissinger’s hasn’t prevented the establishment from embracing—and whitewashing—this serial slanderer.
Jun 19, 2024 / Eric Alterman
Has Jeff Bezos Embraced the Rupert Murdoch Model of Leveraging Sleaze for Power? Has Jeff Bezos Embraced the Rupert Murdoch Model of Leveraging Sleaze for Power?
The Washington Post is now run by a master of squalid tabloid journalism.
Jun 17, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Elon Musk’s Creepy Workplace Is Techno-Feudalism in Action Elon Musk’s Creepy Workplace Is Techno-Feudalism in Action
Multiple harassment allegations illuminate why the tech mogul has embraced Trumpism.
Jun 14, 2024 / Jeet Heer
How the Sports Media Is Manufacturing Consent Over Gaza How the Sports Media Is Manufacturing Consent Over Gaza
Many sports journalists are afraid to touch the issue of Palestine—but the stories are there waiting to be told.
Jun 11, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Why the Establishment Loves Smearing Young People as Antisemites Why the Establishment Loves Smearing Young People as Antisemites
Pundits and politicians are elevating blatantly dishonest polls to shore up an indefensible war.
Jun 7, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving The Metamorphosis of Kyrie Irving
The Dallas Mavericks guard could’ve left the NBA a villain, but he’s now played long enough to become a hero.
Jun 6, 2024 / Dave Zirin
With Trump’s Conviction, the 2024 Presidential Election Is Finally Launched With Trump’s Conviction, the 2024 Presidential Election Is Finally Launched
The Manhattan court case clarifies the stakes—and gives a chance for a Biden reboot.
May 31, 2024 / Jeet Heer
In Maria Ressa’s Philippines In Maria Ressa’s Philippines
The Nobel Prize–winning journalist's memoir offers a portrait of a country's struggles to battle the forces of populism and social media.
May 29, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Noah Flora
At the NIH, a Scandal Grows Around an Official’s Evasion of Public Records Law At the NIH, a Scandal Grows Around an Official’s Evasion of Public Records Law
After a top aide to Anthony Fauci was grilled by Congress, questions emerge as to whether others may have sought to avoid transparency around the Covid epidemic.
May 28, 2024 / Jimmy Tobias
Will Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu Bless Donald Trump With an October Surprise? Will Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu Bless Donald Trump With an October Surprise?
Unlike Joe Biden, the former president benefits from international turmoil.
May 24, 2024 / Jeet Heer