Morning Joe’s Week-long Whine Over Obama ‘Optics’ Morning Joe’s Week-long Whine Over Obama ‘Optics’
Complaining that O’s timing stinks, they declare his presidency pretty much over.
Sep 20, 2013 / Leslie Savan
How the Media’s Process Obsession Stifles Liberalism and Undermines our Democracy How the Media’s Process Obsession Stifles Liberalism and Undermines our Democracy
Eric on the best new play in town; and Reed on problems of process journalism.
Sep 20, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Frank Bruni, the Plutocrats’ Pundit Frank Bruni, the Plutocrats’ Pundit
All too often, the most prestigious perch in journalism—the New York Times op-ed page—is given to those who flatter the powerful.
Sep 18, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
John Kerry: Mr. Magoo or Machiavelli? John Kerry: Mr. Magoo or Machiavelli?
Diplomacy is messy, clichés aren’t.
Sep 13, 2013 / Leslie Savan
The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life
When one side of an election fight is led by conspiratorial maniacs with guns, it’s hard for the good guys to win.
Sep 13, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor
Intended to protect journalists who are compelled to reveal confidential information, the "Free Flow of Information Act" may not shield the reporters who ...
Sep 13, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News
Eric on the Science of Springsteen; and Reed on the perverse influence of Twitter on our political conversations.
Sep 6, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Tech Mania Goes to College Tech Mania Goes to College
Are MOOCs—massive open online courses—the utopia of affordable higher education, or just the latest fad?
Sep 4, 2013 / Feature / David Kirp
Inside the Coursera Hype Machine Inside the Coursera Hype Machine
The company has attracted tens of millions in venture capital—but if you're looking for the Amazon of online higher ed, try iTunes U.
Sep 4, 2013 / Feature / Jon Wiener
How Not to Talk to White Parents How Not to Talk to White Parents
What was a developing national conversation about race is fast vanishing.
Sep 3, 2013 / Aura Bogado