Mueller’s Own Mysteries Mueller’s Own Mysteries
Little-noted aspects of the first volume of the Mueller report.
May 1, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Urgent Necessity of Public-Interest Journalism The Urgent Necessity of Public-Interest Journalism
The winners of this year’s Hillman Prizes remind us how the media can spur desperately needed reforms.
Apr 30, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Ilhan Omar vs. the Outrage Machine Ilhan Omar vs. the Outrage Machine
No observation goes unpunished.
Apr 30, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Media Can’t Figure Out How to Cover Elizabeth Warren The Media Can’t Figure Out How to Cover Elizabeth Warren
Unlike every other candidate in the race—or in recent US history—Warren is providing a road map for where she wants to take the country.
Apr 29, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
The ‘New York Post’ Cover Generator The ‘New York Post’ Cover Generator
Apr 23, 2019 / Jen Sorensen
The Media Are Complacent While the World Burns The Media Are Complacent While the World Burns
But there’s a brand-new playbook for journalists fighting for a 1.5°C world.
Apr 22, 2019 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil? Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil?
It looks like real news, but “native advertising” is greenwashing for the climate-wrecking industry.
Apr 22, 2019 / Feature / Amy Westervelt
Inciting Hatred Is Trump’s 2020 Game Plan Inciting Hatred Is Trump’s 2020 Game Plan
The attacks on Ilhan Omar are just a foretaste; he will turn with increasing frequency to racism and xenophobia to divide and conquer Democrats.
Apr 19, 2019 / John Nichols
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
His influential media criticism is vital for understanding the effects of the social media era on the culture industry.
Apr 17, 2019 / Kyle Chayka