Media Malpractice 2016 Media Malpractice 2016
We need structural reforms to revive an accountability-centered media that doesn’t value profits over the public interest.
Nov 8, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Rape Allegations Against Trump: If Jane Doe Breaks Her Silence, Will the Media Break Theirs? The Rape Allegations Against Trump: If Jane Doe Breaks Her Silence, Will the Media Break Theirs?
Until the Access Hollywood video broke, TV news mostly ignored accusations against Trump.
Nov 2, 2016 / Leslie Savan
How ‘The New York Times’ Whitewashed the 1968 ‘October Surprise’—and Why It Still Matters How ‘The New York Times’ Whitewashed the 1968 ‘October Surprise’—and Why It Still Matters
Ever since Nixon and Kissinger undermined the Vietnam peace talks to win that election, politicians have used militarism abroad to defeat domestic opponents.
Nov 2, 2016 / Greg Grandin
The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin
The personal vilification of Russia’s president is propelling the new Cold War toward hot war, poisoning American politics, and degrading US media.
Nov 2, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Donald Trump’s ‘Open Carry’ Is Legal in All 50 States Donald Trump’s ‘Open Carry’ Is Legal in All 50 States
Trump isn’t the first man to abuse women in both public and private—and tragically, he won’t be the last either.
Nov 1, 2016 / Ann Jones
A Dirty Trick That Won’t Change the Outcome A Dirty Trick That Won’t Change the Outcome
Forget the polls. The overwhelming percentage of people who actually vote have already made up their minds about the character of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Nov 1, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Trump’s Media Cheerleaders Turned Campaign Coverage Into a Total Disaster How Trump’s Media Cheerleaders Turned Campaign Coverage Into a Total Disaster
Journalists and media moguls have disgraced themselves in pursuit of ratings and ideological goals.
Oct 28, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
November 1: Media Malpractice and Election 2016 November 1: Media Malpractice and Election 2016
Tune in for a livestream featuring Joan Walsh, Farai Chideya, Katha Pollitt, and Rinku Sen, moderated by Laura Flanders.
Oct 27, 2016 / The Nation
AT&T’s Plan to Control Media Won’t Let Freedom Ring AT&T’s Plan to Control Media Won’t Let Freedom Ring
The company’s mega-merger with Time Warner would erode equity in media. Don’t let its fake interest in racial justice make you think differently.
Oct 26, 2016 / Malkia Devich-Cyril
Iran/Contra Was the Prototype for Post-Vietnam Imperial Adventure Iran/Contra Was the Prototype for Post-Vietnam Imperial Adventure
On the 30th anniversary, we can see that it was an ideological project, with the New Right reasserting the righteousness of militarism and markets.
Oct 25, 2016 / Greg Grandin