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.

Inequality and Broken Windows

Inequality and Broken Windows Inequality and Broken Windows

Eric responds to his critics and reviews the best shows of the week in today's Altercation.

Mar 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

A Wake-Up Call for US Liberals

A Wake-Up Call for US Liberals A Wake-Up Call for US Liberals

The state of conservative intellectual debate demonstrates the power of movement crazies.

Mar 23, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Interview With Steve Earle

Interview With Steve Earle Interview With Steve Earle

"Everybody thought everybody was fooling everybody. And both of us were probably right to a certain extent, everybody was fooling each of us."

Mar 19, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

I’ve Got a Little List, Continued

I’ve Got a Little List, Continued I’ve Got a Little List, Continued

The best TV shows, albums and concerts: it's all inside today's Altercation.

Mar 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Why Nobody Seems to Mind That Bill O’Reilly Is a Total Fraud

Why Nobody Seems to Mind That Bill O’Reilly Is a Total Fraud Why Nobody Seems to Mind That Bill O’Reilly Is a Total Fraud

The Fox News anchor’s war stories have been exposed as lies. And it’s all good.

Mar 4, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Inequality and One City

Inequality and One City Inequality and One City

Eric previews his new book on de Blasio's fight to make New York a more equitable city and reviews the city's latest shows: it's all inside today's Altercation.

Feb 17, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record?

Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record? Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record?

Noam Scheiber says the mayor should focus more on economic populism—but neglects to mention his big wins for New Yorkers.

Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Letters Letters

Actions speak louder; progress and poverty; learning from Teachout; don’t be fooled

Feb 4, 2015 / Our Readers, Eric Alterman, and William Greider

Sullivan Versus Sullivan

Sullivan Versus Sullivan Sullivan Versus Sullivan

From Andrew Sullivan's departure from the blogosphere to Birdman's inevitable wins at the Oscars: it's all inside today's Altercation.

Feb 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Fox News: The World’s Comic Relief

Fox News: The World’s Comic Relief Fox News: The World’s Comic Relief

Our friends abroad give the network the derision and the mockery it deserves.

Jan 28, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

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