1. Eric Alterman is a CUNY Distinguished Professor of English and Journalism at Brooklyn College and the author of twelve books.
19 Facts About Eric Alterman
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From 1995 to 2020, Alterman was "The Liberal Media" columnist for The Nation.
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Eric Alterman is a contributing writer there, and at The American Prospect, where under a two-year grant he wrote the newsletter, Altercation, until January 27,2023.
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Eric Alterman graduated from Scarsdale High School in the New York suburb.
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Eric Alterman earned a BA in history and government from Cornell University, an MA in international relations from Yale University, and a PhD in US history from Stanford University.
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Eric Alterman was hired by MSNBC in 1996, appearing as a commentator on the cable channel and writing a column posted on its website.
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On December 22,2008, Eric Alterman announced that "Altercation" would be moving to the website for The Nation in 2009, and would appear on a less regular basis than its previous Monday to Friday schedule.
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Eric Alterman has worked as a history consultant for HBO Films.
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Eric Alterman has taught journalism at both New York University and Columbia University.
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Eric Alterman wrote the book while studying for his doctorate in US history at Stanford University.
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Also in 2008, Alterman published a lengthy essay in The New Yorker on the decline of American newspapers and the future role of new media news sites.
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In contrast to conservative media commentators, Eric Alterman argues that the press is biased against liberals rather than biased in their favor.
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Eric Alterman was called "the most honest and incisive media critic writing today" in the National Catholic Reporter and the author of "the smartest and funniest political journal out there" in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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In 2008, Eric Alterman became a regular columnist for the Jewish magazine, Moment, where he wrote regularly about Jewish issues.
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Eric Alterman has called Nader "Bush's Useful Idiot", myopic, and a deluded megalomaniac.
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Eric Alterman has criticized Steve Jobs for his avarice and for failing to give any of his wealth to the poor.
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Eric Alterman has accused Apple of business practices that ultimately result in the misery of Chinese workers.
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Eric Alterman's critics have called Alterman a member of the Israel lobby.
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Eric Alterman observed that his views on Israel are attacked by both the left for being too pro-Israel and by the right, such as The Weekly Standard, for not supporting Israel enough.