The Nation States the State of Newspapers - Posted July 18, 2008
Eric Alterman writes: I don't have a better idea, except to repeat, again, the following: the loss of daily newspapers is a significant threat to the future of our democracy. It is far too important to be left in the hands of a bunch of clueless media moguls and their "chief innovation... [FishBowlLA]

Print Media's Revolving Door Appears to Only be Swinging One Way - Posted July 18, 2008
Journalism's long dark week of exits continues today with the announcement that John French, head of Bruce Wasserstein's magazine empire Penton Media is stepping down. French informed a reportedly surprised staff of the decision saying that it was the result of numerous discussions with the board of directors "regarding the... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 07.18.08 - Posted July 18, 2008
Good morning Washington. Above, Luke Russert and James Carville spearhead XM radio's coverage of the MLB All-Star Game. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.25.08 - Posted March 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Emily Lawrimore's birthday (Hat Tip: Playbook), the 2008 Dart Award Winners have been announced, Dana Priest and Anne Hull have won yet another award, yesterday was Monica Lewinsky's 34th birthday and on this day in 1634, the first colonists to Maryland found the settlement of St. Mary's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.30.07 - Posted August 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. You're completely torn on the journalists dating journalists issue. The Pew Weekly News Interest Index shows, "Michael Vick's legal troubles attracted a large news audience last week. ... While 69% of whites say the press has been fair in the way it has covered this story, only 38% of blacks... [FishBowlDC]

Alterman v. Peretz - Posted June 19, 2007
Uh-oh... Someone else isn't being liberal enough. That can only mean one thing: It's time for... Yes, that's right: Eric Alterman, who clearly has no problem whatsoever causing static, takes on The New Republic's Marty Peretz: What's more, during his reign, Peretz has also done lasting damage to the cause of American liberalism. By... [FishBowlDC]

Laurie David and Larry David Splitting Up - Posted June 5, 2007
Page 6 is reporting that Laurie and Larry David are separating after 14 years of marriage. Laurie recently toured with Sheryl Crow to publicize the dangers of global warming and got Larry to drive a Prius on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Bet he writes a Ferrari into the next season. He's... [FishBowlLA]

Cox v. Alterman: The Showdown, Part II ("Enter the Husband") - Posted April 26, 2007
>UPDATE: A reader writes in, "Wonder if AMC and Alterman could do a bloggingheads and put this to rest...?" On Romenesko's letters board, the tiff we mentioned earlier between Ana Marie Cox and Eric Alterman continues... First from Eric Alterman: "I had no intention of speaking to her and had I known that what... [FishBowlDC]

R.I.P. Socialite Rank - Posted April 26, 2007
Socialite Rank is shutting down, and the creators are working on a book about the whole experience. Were we all just pawns in their little game? ... [FishBowlLA]

Cox v. Alterman: The Showdown - Posted April 24, 2007
Only in Washington would "fights" take place on the rooftop of a fancy hotel where they're serving fresh orange juice and omelets made to order. Still, we'll take what we can get... At John McLaughlin's Sunday brunch, Time.com's Ana Marie Cox and The Nation's Eric Alterman "went at it" (and by "went... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.24.07 - Posted April 24, 2007
Good morning Washington. What do Tony Kornheiser and Scooter Libby have in common? Admittedly not much, but they did both make The Phoenix's List of 100 Unsexiest Men, 2007. Reuters reports, "The Huffington Post political blog has signed on Web media company Yahoo Inc. and online news site Slate to help host... [FishBowlDC]