Michael Massing

Michael Massing is the author of Now They Tell Us: The American Press and Iraq and Fatal Discord: Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind. He is writing a book about money and influence.

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Letters From the June 18-15, 2018, Issue Letters From the June 18-15, 2018, Issue

The devil in the details… Massing replies… The ACLU forsworn…

May 24, 2018 / Our Readers and Michael Massing

How Martin Luther Paved the Way for Donald Trump

How Martin Luther Paved the Way for Donald Trump How Martin Luther Paved the Way for Donald Trump

To understand why evangelicals support the president, look to the first Protestant.

Apr 19, 2018 / Feature / Michael Massing

How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America

How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America

To understand what’s driving his supporters, editors need to create a series of new beats.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Michael Massing

Unburying the Lede: 10 Free Story Ideas

Unburying the Lede: 10 Free Story Ideas Unburying the Lede: 10 Free Story Ideas

US journalism needs investigative reporting, and these are great places to start.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Michael Massing

How To Fix American Journalism

How To Fix American Journalism How To Fix American Journalism

American journalism has lost its crusader instinct. Here’s how to get it back.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Michael Massing

The Power Conundrum The Power Conundrum

After railing against non-violent intervention in the face of genocide, Samantha Power rethinks her stand.

May 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Michael Massing

How Liberia Held ‘Free’ Elections How Liberia Held ‘Free’ Elections

Votes are now being counted in the first truly free election in Liberia's troubled history. It's a far cry from the 1986 election, which dictatorial Samuel Doe fraudulently "won" b...

Oct 13, 2005 / Feature / Michael Massing

A Kinder, Gentler Fundamentalism A Kinder, Gentler Fundamentalism

In his 1998 book, One Nation, After All, Alan Wolfe chided liberals for their misapprehensions about the political attitudes of ordinary Americans.

Sep 18, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Michael Massing

The Doha Follies The Doha Follies

Of the more than 700 journalists who have registered with the CentCom Coalition Media Center here, two have emerged as celebrities.

Apr 3, 2003 / Michael Massing

The Moral Quandary The Moral Quandary

In late November, the journalism department at New York University hosted a forum on Iraq.

Dec 18, 2002 / Feature / Michael Massing

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