Category Archives: Shameless Cronyism

If, like me, you find that the self-affirming babble of Air America and the predictability of The Nation don’t exactly answer your need for a media alternative, it’s time you took a look at Tom Engelhardt’s Tom Dispatch. Tom has … Continue reading →

Five reasons why you should read (and donate to!) Paul Woodward’s site War in Context. 1. Not simply becaus he regularly points to my stuff and sends this web site loads of smart, critical and in some cases influential readers. … Continue reading →

Five reasons why you should buy my friend Azadeh’s book 1) Because she’s supersmart, writes with delightful wit and levity, and has an acute eye for the telling detail and irony that best convey a broad observation – her recent … Continue reading →