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.

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

Eric on the best TV series you have never heard of; and Reed on the sad state of republican politics.

Sep 13, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News

How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News

Eric on the Science of Springsteen; and Reed on the perverse influence of Twitter on our political conversations.

Sep 6, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism

Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism

The leading candidate for New York City mayor shows the way forward for Democrats.

Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention

How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention

Eric on the hidden treasure in the new Bob Dylan; Reed on the impending airstrikes in Syria.

Aug 30, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Foreign, Not Domesticated, News

Foreign, Not Domesticated, News Foreign, Not Domesticated, News

Eric on Jeff Bezos; and Reed on why you should be reading McClatchy.

Aug 15, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Washington Post’s Dubious Salvation

The Washington Post’s Dubious Salvation The Washington Post’s Dubious Salvation

As the old journalism dies, what does the Bezos era portend?

Aug 14, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate

The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate

Eric on a forgotten bit of Chicago musical history; and Reed on what's undemocratic about town halls.

Aug 9, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month for Freedom of the Press

A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month for Freedom of the Press A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month for Freedom of the Press

Eric on The Boss; and Reed on the alarming assault on free press.

Aug 2, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

All or Nothing: The Press and Its Out-of-Balance Skepticism

All or Nothing: The Press and Its Out-of-Balance Skepticism All or Nothing: The Press and Its Out-of-Balance Skepticism

Eric on ranking Woody Allen; and Reed on the press's misplaced skepticism.

Jul 25, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The ‘Town,’ The Book

The ‘Town,’ The Book The ‘Town,’ The Book

Eric on Joan Osborne; and Reed on This Town.

Jul 19, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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