Media

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

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Twisted Truth The Twisted Truth

Stories from the warped side.

Apr 16, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

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

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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

It’s Time to Stop Pretending the Murdochs Are in the News Business

It’s Time to Stop Pretending the Murdochs Are in the News Business It’s Time to Stop Pretending the Murdochs Are in the News Business

For Rupert and his sons, the press has always been the prime weapon in their power-seeking agenda.

Apr 11, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman

Joe Biden speaking at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers construction and maintenance conference

Some Democrats Haven’t Learned the Lessons of #MeToo Some Democrats Haven’t Learned the Lessons of #MeToo

Some of Joe Biden’s defenders are drawing from the Brett Kavanaugh playbook.

Apr 5, 2019 / Steve Phillips

William Barr leaving home

Russia Reacts to the Release of the Mueller Report Russia Reacts to the Release of the Mueller Report

While few people in Russia expect relations between the two countries to improve, some hope that direct, citizen-to-citizen contact can slowly bridge the rift.

Apr 4, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

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

‘How Do You Address Disappearance?’: A Q&A With Valeria Luiselli

‘How Do You Address Disappearance?’: A Q&A With Valeria Luiselli ‘How Do You Address Disappearance?’: A Q&A With Valeria Luiselli

Her new novel, Lost Children Archive, spotlights the mistreatment of migrant children, and in the process, interrogates timely questions about storytelling during times of crisis.&...

Apr 1, 2019 / John Washington

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