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.

Letters Letters

Al Jazeera—just the news… BDS: Palestinians’ “best hope”… younger than springtime…

May 6, 2014 / Our Readers and Eric Alterman

Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy

Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy

Eric and Danny with the latest reviews, and Reed on the media. 

Apr 30, 2014 / Eric Alterman, Danny Goldberg, and Reed Richardson

The Power of Piketty’s ‘Capital’

The Power of Piketty’s ‘Capital’ The Power of Piketty’s ‘Capital’

A brilliant book has named the problem of our time. But will anything change?

Apr 23, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue? Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Al Jazeera America.

Apr 15, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East

Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East Israel Celebrates a Return to the Status Quo in the Middle East

Many Israelis, Netanyahu included, were never serious about seeking a two-state solution in the peace negotiations.

Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the McCutcheon ruling.

Apr 8, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Obamacare Must Always Be Failing in the Right-Wing Media

Why Obamacare Must Always Be Failing in the Right-Wing Media Why Obamacare Must Always Be Failing in the Right-Wing Media

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Obamacare and the right-wing media.

Apr 1, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How Bill de Blasio Is Being Framed

How Bill de Blasio Is Being Framed How Bill de Blasio Is Being Framed

The NYC mayor as fumbling amateur: this story writes itself, no facts required.

Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

‘The Latest in Expert Speculation’: CNN and the Phenomenology of Breaking News

‘The Latest in Expert Speculation’: CNN and the Phenomenology of Breaking News ‘The Latest in Expert Speculation’: CNN and the Phenomenology of Breaking News

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the media’s coverage of the missing Malaysia Air Flight 370. 

Mar 25, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare

Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the GOP and Obamacare.

Mar 18, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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