Eric Alterman

@Eric_Alterman

Former Nation media columnist Eric Alterman is a CUNY distinguished professor of English at Brooklyn College, and the author of 12 books, including We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel, recently published by Basic Books.

Nuclear-Option Fallout: Better Democracy, Same Old Media

Nuclear-Option Fallout: Better Democracy, Same Old Media Nuclear-Option Fallout: Better Democracy, Same Old Media

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the “nuclear option” and the media.

Mar 12, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Right Loses It Over Russia—Again

The Right Loses It Over Russia—Again The Right Loses It Over Russia—Again

Conservative hysteria over Putin’s aggression in 2014 is eerily reminiscent of right-wing reaction to a previous Crimean adventure, at the dawn of the Cold War.

Mar 5, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

Journalism’s Real Hoax Problem

Journalism’s Real Hoax Problem Journalism’s Real Hoax Problem

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on accountability in mainstream journalism. 

Feb 26, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Whodunit? Liberals!

Whodunit? Liberals! Whodunit? Liberals!

From celebrity deaths to the crisis of the middle class, it’s all their fault.

Feb 19, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It

Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Ted Cruz.

Feb 18, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on what's wrong with how the media covers the primary. 

Feb 11, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

What Ailes the Media?

What Ailes the Media? What Ailes the Media?

A biography by Gabriel Sherman clarifies the Fox impresario’s role in his network’s deceptions.

Feb 5, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

Nothing Much

Nothing Much Nothing Much

Eric with the latest reviews. 

Jan 27, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

David Brooks Shows His Hand on ‘Inequality’

David Brooks Shows His Hand on ‘Inequality’ David Brooks Shows His Hand on ‘Inequality’

The conservative NYT columnist steers the conversation away from economics and toward “behavioral” terrain.

Jan 22, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage

Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the mistaken notion that our establishment media covers the environment in a serious way.

Jan 21, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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