Media Analysis

#MeToo Is a Story of Corruption

#MeToo Is a Story of Corruption #MeToo Is a Story of Corruption

The Weinstein investigation ignited a movement because it exposed the vulnerability that millions of working women face.

Oct 15, 2019 / Julie Kohler

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Shows Us How to Fight a Smear Elizabeth Warren Shows Us How to Fight a Smear

But Democrats shouldn’t have to keep refuting garbage stories, especially sexist ones.

Oct 10, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump

Pretending Trump Is Like Other Presidents Is Dangerous Pretending Trump Is Like Other Presidents Is Dangerous

The contempt the president showers on journalists is unmatched in modern history.

Oct 10, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman

a promo for Fox News hosts including Tucker Carlson on the News Corporation building in New York

Against the Pundits’ Class Against the Pundits’ Class

In the media imaginary, working-class people are reduced to stereotypes, while actual workers go unheard. But some of them talk back.

Oct 4, 2019 / Maximillian Alvarez

Donald Trump

Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations

Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?

Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

A Sexual Assault Memoir Women Deserve

A Sexual Assault Memoir Women Deserve A Sexual Assault Memoir Women Deserve

Chanel Miller’s brilliant account of her assault by Stanford swimmer Brock Turner questions the way we treat sexual assault—and sex itself.

Oct 3, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’

‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’ ‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’

Reading Edward Snowden’s new memoir in the midst of the current scandal raging in Washington, the famous Iraq War whistle-blower explains why all whistle-blowers deserve our protec...

Oct 3, 2019 / Katharine Gun

Daniel Ellsberg DC Rally

What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now

As we face two “existential crises,” Daniel Ellsberg’s archives are finally being opened.

Oct 1, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Take a Ride on the Trump Spin Cycle Take a Ride on the Trump Spin Cycle

Crime, lie, repeat.

Oct 1, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment

Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment

Pundits are pitting “fast” vs. “slow” and “Ukraine only” vs. “everything.” But smart and thorough is the way to go.

Sep 30, 2019 / Joan Walsh

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