Media

The Haiti Haters The Haiti Haters

In this moment of death and destruction, we should not turn away.

Jan 21, 2010 / Amy Wilentz

For Prop 8 Trial, Supreme Court Banishes Cameras For Prop 8 Trial, Supreme Court Banishes Cameras

Had the Supreme Court not kicked video cameras out of the courtroom, the Prop 8 trial may have enabled Americans to see how a controversial court decision is born.

Jan 14, 2010 / Feature / Linda Hirshman

What Would Molly Say? What Would Molly Say?

As we observe the third anniversary of Molly Ivins's death, we are ever more the lesser for her loss.

Jan 14, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman

Is Sarah Palin a Natural Fox? Is Sarah Palin a Natural Fox?

Only after Fox News announced that it had hired Sarah Palin as an "news analyst" did I realize that I've been subconsciously calling her Sarah Fox, Fox Palin, or Sarah Pa...

Jan 14, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Mark McGwire’s Pound of Flesh Mark McGwire’s Pound of Flesh

In the ten years Brian Williams has anchored the NBC Nightly News, he has never once launched a broadcast by lambasting a public figure. Henry Paulson after the economic collapse? ...

Jan 12, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Journalism in 10: Jane Mayer on Protecting Sources Journalism in 10: Jane Mayer on Protecting Sources

The New Yorker's Jane Mayer reflects on the perils of reporting in a post-9/11 world.

Jan 8, 2010 / The Nation Video

Looting Social Security Looting Social Security

The Washington Post has run a "news" article about deficit reduction produced by The Fiscal Times, an outfit backed by Social Security demonizer Pete Peterson.

Jan 7, 2010 / William Greider

How to Save Journalism How to Save Journalism

The patriotic case for government action.

Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney

Looting Social Security, Part 2 Looting Social Security, Part 2

The Washington Post has run a "news" article about deficit reduction penned by The Fiscal Times, an outlet backed by Pete Peterson, the Wall Street millionaire who wants ...

Jan 4, 2010 / Feature / William Greider

Journalism in 10: Dan Rather on the Future of Media Journalism in 10: Dan Rather on the Future of Media

Legendary ex-CBS anchor Dan Rather weighs in on the positives and negatives of transitioning predominantly to online media.

Dec 28, 2009 / The Nation Video

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