Four ‘November Surprises’ the Right Desperately Hopes Will Derail de Blasio Four ‘November Surprises’ the Right Desperately Hopes Will Derail de Blasio
The Republicans' last-dtich effort to ward off the inevitable involves lots of Red Scare and Harry Belafonte.
Nov 4, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Joe Lhota Is Likable Enough Joe Lhota Is Likable Enough
Lhota’s sincerity shone through in the final NYC mayoral debate, but he’s no match for de Blasio’s political savvy.
Oct 31, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Obama’s War on Pot Obama’s War on Pot
While the press has hailed the president’s “public health” approach, the White House has cracked down on cannabis.
Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Mike Riggs
‘Dissent’ and the Center for American Progress: Liberalism’s Bullpen ‘Dissent’ and the Center for American Progress: Liberalism’s Bullpen
Two critical institutions of American liberalism just celebrated birthdays. Here’s wishing them many happy returns.
Oct 30, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
How Two Family Portraits Tell the Story of NYC’s Mayoral Race How Two Family Portraits Tell the Story of NYC’s Mayoral Race
Photo spreads of Lhota’s and de Blasio’s families hit the news stands on the same day, in the New York Post and New York magazine, respectively.
Oct 29, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Fusion and Latino Media’s Race Problem Fusion and Latino Media’s Race Problem
The new Univision-ABC Latino media venture known as Fusion already has a race problem.
Oct 25, 2013 / Aura Bogado
How to Write About Rape: Rules for Journalists How to Write About Rape: Rules for Journalists
A woman in the US is raped every two minutes; journalists need to learn how to talk about that appropriately.
Oct 25, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
How the Media’s Cognitive Biases Distort Obamacare Coverage How the Media’s Cognitive Biases Distort Obamacare Coverage
Eric Alterman on the Twilight series and Reed Richardson on the media freakout over Healthcare.gov.
Oct 24, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Will de Blasio Disappoint the Left? Will de Blasio Disappoint the Left?
As New York City Mayor would de Blasio embrace his progressive past, or try to please too many people?
Oct 23, 2013 / Leslie Savan
Lhota Ramps Up Attacks on de Blasio Ahead of Second NYC Mayoral Debate Lhota Ramps Up Attacks on de Blasio Ahead of Second NYC Mayoral Debate
Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota try to find the right tone for their debate.
Oct 22, 2013 / Leslie Savan