Found in the Flood Found in the Flood
The most remarkable aspect of the media's treatment of the hurricane coverage was the return of the poor, in coverage that was neither condescending nor condemnatory.
Sep 8, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Red State Times, Continued The Red State Times, Continued
The so-called liberal New York Times bashed Bill Clinton every chance it got, and whitewashes Ed Meese. Go figure.
Aug 25, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Times, It Is A-Ragin’ The Times, It Is A-Ragin’
Even so-called liberal publications frequently tilt rightward.
Jul 28, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
Lying Liars & the Presidents Who Employ Them Lying Liars & the Presidents Who Employ Them
The media passed along without prejudice Karl Rove's deliberate distortions of Richard Durbin's words.
Jun 29, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
Clinton Agonistes Clinton Agonistes
John Harris's history of the Clinton Administration deserves much of the praise it has received, but it ignores the media's anti-Clinton animus.
Jun 16, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
In Re Newsweek: Which Side Are You On? In Re Newsweek: Which Side Are You On?
In its campaign against Newsweek, the Bush Administration seeks to undermine already faltering public confidence.
Jun 2, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
Cowboys and Eggheads Cowboys and Eggheads
Why do Americans trust Bush and the Republicans on national security issues?
May 19, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
What Would Dewey Do? What Would Dewey Do?
Robert Novak has never given the impression that he cared much for the virtues of civility.
May 5, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
‘Case Closed’ ‘Case Closed’
In a more just universe, the right-wingers wouldgive reporters the credit they so richly deserve.
Apr 7, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman
In Re Rather: The Target Is Journalism In Re Rather: The Target Is Journalism
That the resignation of Dan Rather from his CBS News anchor job is a humiliation for the so-called liberal media (SCLM) is taken as a given across the conservative and mainstream...
Mar 24, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman