Eric Alterman

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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 MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies

The MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies The MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies

Why, to Beltway reporters, Glenn Greenwald is no Bob Woodward.

Jul 17, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

Going Off the Grid(lock)

Going Off the Grid(lock) Going Off the Grid(lock)

Eric on the great American novel; and Reed on why gridlock doesn't explain Republican intransigence. 

Jul 12, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Splenetic Justice: Justice Samuel Alito’s Role on the Roberts Court

Splenetic Justice: Justice Samuel Alito’s Role on the Roberts Court Splenetic Justice: Justice Samuel Alito’s Role on the Roberts Court

Eric on the amazing range of Cecile McLorin Salvant and Reed on why Samuel Alito is still an asshole.

Jun 28, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

‘Equal’ Does Not Equal ‘Fair’

‘Equal’ Does Not Equal ‘Fair’ ‘Equal’ Does Not Equal ‘Fair’

Eric on two recent deaths and Reed on the fallacy of balance in the same-sex marriage debate.

Jun 21, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Upside of Genocide

The Upside of Genocide The Upside of Genocide

The reputations of Reagan-era officials who enabled the Guatemalan genocide have not been tarnished.

Jun 19, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

Transactions of Congress

Transactions of Congress Transactions of Congress

Eric on the underappreciated Woody Shaw, and Reed on the legacy of Dodd-Frank.

Jun 14, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How the Media Enabled US Drone Policy How the Media Enabled US Drone Policy

Eric on Tom Jones and what people are syaing about his book, and Reed on media and drones. 

May 23, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Ron Fournier, Doomsayer Ron Fournier, Doomsayer

Reports of President Obama’s demise turn out to be greatly exaggerated.

May 22, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

Obama’s Media Shield Kabuki Obama’s Media Shield Kabuki

Coming on the heels of the DOJ's seizure of AP records, proposed legislation to keep reporters from being forced to reveal their sources seems would actually roll back protecti...

May 16, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Does the Press Still Take the Heritage Foundation Seriously? Why Does the Press Still Take the Heritage Foundation Seriously?

The think tank has long since compromised its intellectual integrity, yet the media continue to trumpet flawed reports like the latest one on immigration reform.

May 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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