Media Analysis

Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat?

Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat? Vladimir Putin: The 21st Century’s Greatest Statesman or Its Greatest Threat?

The demonization of Putin seems to answer the question, but is it balanced and factual?

May 11, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Is War With Russia Possible?

Is War With Russia Possible? Is War With Russia Possible?

The US is undermining opportunities for cooperation in Syria and Ukraine, while escalating NATO’s military presence near Russia.

May 4, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

DeAndre Levy on the bench

An NFL Player Stands Up to Rape and Gives a Lesson in Consent An NFL Player Stands Up to Rape and Gives a Lesson in Consent

Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy stands up to toxic masculinity and rape culture in professional football.

May 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Man reads a tweet to aloud to Sarah Spain

Meet Two Women Tackling Misogyny in Sports Journalism Meet Two Women Tackling Misogyny in Sports Journalism

Sports journalists Sarah Spain and Julie DiCaro asked men to read aloud the misogynistic messages they receive online in order to increase awareness of harassment.

Apr 28, 2016 / Dave Zirin

NYT Headquarters

Margaret Sullivan Made ‘The New York Times’ Better—and We All Benefited Margaret Sullivan Made ‘The New York Times’ Better—and We All Benefited

As public editor, she pushed the Times to be the sort of newspaper that a democracy needs.

Apr 27, 2016 / Eric Alterman

Presidential candidate Donald Trump at CPAC.

This Article Is Not About Donald Trump This Article Is Not About Donald Trump

And if you believe that, you’ll believe anything.

Apr 18, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

Ukraine flag

President Poroshenko’s Problems and the Crisis of the US ‘Ukrainian Project’ President Poroshenko’s Problems and the Crisis of the US ‘Ukrainian Project’

Poroshenko’s succession of political setbacks reflects his regime’s unsavory history.

Apr 13, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Al Jazeera America Newsroom

Farewell to Al Jazeera America Farewell to Al Jazeera America

The end of the media empire’s US venture doesn’t bode well for American viewers—or for journalism.

Apr 12, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Trump and Baby

Explaining Donald Trump to My Children Explaining Donald Trump to My Children

Most toddlers have a better sense of social consciousness than Trump.

Apr 12, 2016 / Frida Berrigan

President Obama Wants Reporters to ‘Dig Deeper’

President Obama Wants Reporters to ‘Dig Deeper’ President Obama Wants Reporters to ‘Dig Deeper’

Snippy reactions to his sharp critique of the mainstream media only amplified his point.

Apr 7, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

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