What Was Rush Limbaugh So Afraid Of? What Was Rush Limbaugh So Afraid Of?
The late bully’s 30-year reign on talk radio traced and drove the rise of a grievance politics that led to Trump—and the January 6 violence.
Feb 18, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Letters From the February 22/March 1, 2021, Issue Letters From the February 22/March 1, 2021, Issue
Overtures to Trump voters… Paging the Surgeon General… Post-progressive aid?… Seeing the work… Appreciating Alterman…
Feb 9, 2021 / Letters / Our Readers
Biden’s Executive Orders Are Essential to Restoring Democracy Biden’s Executive Orders Are Essential to Restoring Democracy
In the face of GOP attacks on his legitimacy, it’s crucial for Joe Biden to demonstrate who is actually president.
Jan 29, 2021 / Jeet Heer
The High Cost of Quieting Down Trump The High Cost of Quieting Down Trump
In a misguided effort to create the illusion of balance, centrist institutions are silencing voices that make conservatives mad.
Jan 25, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Goodbye, Trump! Parting Is Such Sweet Joy Goodbye, Trump! Parting Is Such Sweet Joy
For four years, those of us who care about justice have fought from a defensive crouch. Now, with Biden, we can at least fight standing up, pushing for actual progress.
Jan 20, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Look Beyond the Media Frenzy and Focus on the Fundamentals 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.
Dec 30, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman
Unchecked Republican Lies Opened the Door for Trump Unchecked Republican Lies Opened the Door for Trump
Network executives need to decide which side they are on: democracy or fascist rebellion.
Dec 18, 2020 / The Liberal Media / Eric Alterman
As 2020 Ends, It’s Time for News Outlets to Declare a ‘Climate Emergency’ As 2020 Ends, It’s Time for News Outlets to Declare a ‘Climate Emergency’
Scientists say they have “a moral obligation” to “tell it like it is”—don’t journalists too?
Dec 17, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Talk Radio: Democrats Can’t Win if They Don’t Play Talk Radio: Democrats Can’t Win if They Don’t Play
The vast right-wing talk-show network across the United States has enormous political sway—and Republican politicians know and embrace it.
Dec 16, 2020 / Thom Hartmann
Why Democrats Lose on Social Media While Republicans Lie and Win Big Why Democrats Lose on Social Media While Republicans Lie and Win Big
Dominating Facebook, the world’s largest media platform, enabled the GOP to demonize the Green New Deal.
Dec 8, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Joseph Romm and Jeff Nesbit