Has the ‘Journal’ Lost Its Soul? Has the ‘Journal’ Lost Its Soul?
Rupert Murdoch has not wrecked the Wall Street Journal, as many had predicted. But a key question remains: is the new regime committed to unbiased reporting, or will it politicize ...
Apr 22, 2009 / Feature / Scott Sherman
The Newspaper Biz: ‘More Poison, Please’? The Newspaper Biz: ‘More Poison, Please’?
We have no more hope today of saving the newspaper business than we do the telegraph business. But we can save the news.
Apr 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Obama and the Big Dogs Obama and the Big Dogs
When great crimes are committed--by the big dogs of Wall Street or those who torture in our name--they will either bully their way out or be called to account. Is Obama tough enoug...
Apr 22, 2009 / William Greider
The Pinstripe Patriot Act The Pinstripe Patriot Act
The New York Yankees are forcing the owner's religious and political beliefs on every fan admitted to its $1.5 billion cathedral of baseball. How long can they get away with it?
Apr 21, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
A Gay Gathering Storm Ad Parody A Gay Gathering Storm Ad Parody
Alicia Silverstone, Lance Bass and several other stars join forces to spoof the anti-gay National Organization for Marriage ad.
Apr 21, 2009 / Funny or Die
Jon Stewart Takes on Torture Supporters Jon Stewart Takes on Torture Supporters
Jon Stewart surveys the misdirected outrage Obama's release of the Bush administration's torture memos has provoked on the right.
Apr 21, 2009 / The Daily Show
America’s UN Boycott Backfires America’s UN Boycott Backfires
By choosing to boycott the UN conference on racism, the United States has increased the clout of Iran's Ahmadinejad and undermined global efforts to defeat intolerance.
Apr 20, 2009 / Barbara Crossette
Michelle Obama’s Fresh Food Revolution Michelle Obama’s Fresh Food Revolution
The First Lady hopes to entice Americans away from their junk food past to a healthier, more delicious future.
Apr 20, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard
No Such Thing as Free News No Such Thing as Free News
Free news delivered via search engine is part of the same freeloading zeitgeist that has shattered the larger economy. Newspapers need to draw the line.
Apr 20, 2009 / Michael Moran
Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad
The (totally straight) Colbert Coalition has formed to oppose same-sex marriage--and make a commercial about it.
Apr 17, 2009 / The Colbert Report