Eric Alterman

@Eric_Alterman

Former Nation media columnist Eric Alterman is a CUNY distinguished professor of English at Brooklyn College, and the author of 12 books, including We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel, recently published by Basic Books.

Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard?

Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard? Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard?

He’s a distinguished scholar, director of Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies, and former president of the American Academy for Jewish Research. But Bill Ackman doesn’t like him.

Feb 2, 2024 / Eric Alterman

Conservative Jews Made a Terrible Bargain With Trump and the Right Over Israel

Conservative Jews Made a Terrible Bargain With Trump and the Right Over Israel Conservative Jews Made a Terrible Bargain With Trump and the Right Over Israel

American Jewish leaders have spent so long genuflecting before the Christian right that even the most blatant anti-Semitism finds them unable to stand up or speak out.

Dec 21, 2022 / Eric Alterman

A man with a beard and glasses looks into the distance. His hands are clasped below his chin.

Todd Gitlin Told His Truth Everywhere He Went Todd Gitlin Told His Truth Everywhere He Went

The writer and activist combined intellectual complexity and honesty with a lifelong commitment to liberal humanist values.

Feb 8, 2022 / Back Page / Eric Alterman

Political Turmoil in Nicaragua

Why the Media No Longer Cares About Nicaragua Why the Media No Longer Cares About Nicaragua

Elite fixations often determine press coverage, and no one in power wants to talk about Daniel Ortega anymore.

Sep 28, 2021 / Eric Alterman

Israel Palestine Apartheid

Yes, Israel Is Obviously an Apartheid State Yes, Israel Is Obviously an Apartheid State

The Human Rights Watch report is a valuable, sober, and deliberately uninflammatory piece of scholarship—which won’t make a damn bit of difference.

May 5, 2021 / Eric Alterman

Walter LaFeber

The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber

The Cornell University diplomatic historian inspired generations of students—including me.

Mar 17, 2021 / Eric Alterman

Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy

Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy

Wherever the casino magnate went, corruption—be it moral, legal, political, or cultural—was never far behind.

Feb 8, 2021 / Editorial / Eric Alterman

media scrum Trump

Look Beyond the Media Frenzy and Focus on the Fundamentals Look Beyond the Media Frenzy and Focus on the Fundamentals

In my last column, I’d like to leave you with what I’ve learned covering the media for more nearly 25 years.

Dec 30, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman

Donald Trump

Unchecked Republican Lies Opened the Door for Trump Unchecked Republican Lies Opened the Door for Trump

Network executives need to decide which side they are on: democracy or fascist rebellion.

Dec 18, 2020 / The Liberal Media / Eric Alterman

The Last Few Years Have Spelled a Resounding End to the ‘Jewish Vote’

The Last Few Years Have Spelled a Resounding End to the ‘Jewish Vote’ The Last Few Years Have Spelled a Resounding End to the ‘Jewish Vote’

There is no longer just one Jewish community. There are several, and they are increasingly at loggerheads.

Nov 30, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman

x