‘Objectivity’ RIP ‘Objectivity’ RIP
As the country tilts toward war, media voices are craven in their obsequiousness.
Dec 7, 2001 / Column / Eric Alterman
Press Watch Press Watch
Cable news peddles a soft-shoe rendition of what matters on the global stage, with certain exceptions.
Dec 7, 2001 / Michael Massing
The Ends of War The Ends of War
Now that the Taliban regime has fallen in Afghanistan, that group's leaders can face fair and open trials for their crimes against humanity.
Nov 29, 2001 / Column / Christopher Hitchens
Press Watch Press Watch
The Times fans the flames of public fear around the anthrax attacks.
Nov 29, 2001 / Michael Massing
Can Patriotism Be Compassionate? Can Patriotism Be Compassionate?
Moral concern begins with the local, but shouldn't stop there.
Nov 29, 2001 / Feature / Martha C. Nussbaum
The Army’s Dream Lab The Army’s Dream Lab
The Institute for Creative Technologies makes Star Wars–type simulations for Army personnel
Nov 21, 2001 / Feature / Marc Cooper
Freedom Is History (and Vice Versa) Freedom Is History (and Vice Versa)
George W. Bush, whose administration is addicted to secrecy, wants presidential papers classified indefinitely, not for the usual 12 years.
Nov 21, 2001 / Column / Eric Alterman
Where Were They When It Counted? Where Were They When It Counted?
Bush Administration hijacks the Constitution with the Patriot Act and military tribunals; our supine media wakes up (briefly); Congress sleeps
Nov 21, 2001 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Letter From Ground Zero: November 21, 2001 Letter From Ground Zero: November 21, 2001
The sudden and unexpected collapse of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Nov 21, 2001 / Jonathan Schell
Uncle Ben Goes to War Uncle Ben Goes to War
The Bush administration is trying to win hearts and minds—through a carefully stage-managed media campaign.
Nov 15, 2001 / Michael Massing