Internet and New Media

U.S. soldiers in Africa

The US Military is Blackballing Journalists The US Military is Blackballing Journalists

After years of critical coverage, the US Africa Command axed investigative reporter Nick Turse and The Intercept from its daily media review.

Apr 22, 2019 / Nick Turse

Mueller Russia Probe

Will the Mueller Report Make the New Cold War Even Worse? Will the Mueller Report Make the New Cold War Even Worse?

How the long-anticipated report addresses—or ignores—Russiagate allegations will be vital for US-Russian relations.

Apr 17, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

What’s the Deal With George W.S. Trow

What’s the Deal With George W.S. Trow What’s the Deal With George W.S. Trow

His influential media criticism is vital for understanding the effects of the social media era on the culture industry. 

Apr 17, 2019 / Kyle Chayka

Katrina vanden Heuvel

Continuity and Change at ‘The Nation’ Continuity and Change at ‘The Nation’

This year marks my 25th anniversary as editor, and it’s time to move on. I’ll be taking on a new role as editorial director—and will remain as publisher.

Apr 12, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

(Reuters / Hannah McKay)

Julian Assange’s Arrest Should Worry Anyone Who Cares About Freedom of the Press Julian Assange’s Arrest Should Worry Anyone Who Cares About Freedom of the Press

The indictment, charging him with hacking one password, may seem like good news; in fact, it’s an attack on investigative journalism.

Apr 11, 2019 / Bruce Shapiro

Muller in June, 2017

The Fictitious ‘Russian Attack’ vs. the Real Imperative to ‘Cooperate With Russia’ The Fictitious ‘Russian Attack’ vs. the Real Imperative to ‘Cooperate With Russia’

The Kremlin did not “attack America” in 2016, but the myth could lead to war between the nuclear superpowers.

Apr 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Rachel Maddow

The Real Costs of Russiagate The Real Costs of Russiagate

Its perpetrators, not Putin or Trump, “attacked American democracy.”

Mar 27, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Russian Jets and Flags

The Cold War Ides of March The Cold War Ides of March

US Cold Warriors escalate toward actual war with Russia.

Mar 20, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Robert Mueller sworn in

Even a Vacuous Mueller Report Won’t End ‘Russiagate’ Even a Vacuous Mueller Report Won’t End ‘Russiagate’

Too many reputations and other interests are vested in the legend for it to vanish from American politics anytime soon.

Mar 14, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Bail Out

The TV Series Derailing Bail Reform in New Orleans The TV Series Derailing Bail Reform in New Orleans

The tough-on-crime spin is undercutting the hard work of activists and criminal justice experts in the city.

Mar 14, 2019 / Emmeline Clein

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