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Eric Allen Been

Latest articles by Eric Allen Been

Culture
Michiko Kakutani, esteemed book critic, has finally written a book. It’s about Trump.Michiko Kakutani, esteemed book critic, has finally written a book. It’s about Trump.
Culture

After three decades as the New York Times’s book critic, Kakutani has written her first book.

By Eric Allen Been
Culture
How athletes visiting the White House became a political flashpointHow athletes visiting the White House became a political flashpoint
Culture

A historian explains the origins of the tradition.

By Eric Allen Been
Climate
“Are we prepared to endure lives with less comfort?”: William T. Vollmann on climate change.“Are we prepared to endure lives with less comfort?”: William T. Vollmann on climate change.
Climate

The famous novelist and journalist has a new two-volume tome on climate change.

By Eric Allen Been
Culture
Bob Woodward defends journalistic objectivity in the era of TrumpBob Woodward defends journalistic objectivity in the era of Trump
Culture

“My job is not to take sides.”

By Eric Allen Been
Culture
Why carrying a gun is an immoral act, according to Marilynne RobinsonWhy carrying a gun is an immoral act, according to Marilynne Robinson
Culture

“It’s a recipe for a completely deranged society.”

By Eric Allen Been
Politics
“Net neutrality is the secret sauce that has made the internet awesome”“Net neutrality is the secret sauce that has made the internet awesome”
Politics

A net neutrality expert on how the FCC’s vote will change the internet as we know it.

By Eric Allen Been
Politics
The most respected Supreme Court reporter of her generation slams media “objectivity”The most respected Supreme Court reporter of her generation slams media “objectivity”
Politics

Linda Greenhouse on why “the opposite of objectivity isn’t partisanship.”

By Eric Allen Been
archives
What conservatives know about climate change that liberals don’tWhat conservatives know about climate change that liberals don’t
archives

Naomi Klein on identity politics, Hillary Clinton, and The Apprentice.

By Eric Allen Been
archives
Political lessons from Al Franken: Ted Cruz is impossible; don’t fight with reportersPolitical lessons from Al Franken: Ted Cruz is impossible; don’t fight with reporters
archives

A conversation with the former Saturday Night Life cast member and current junior senator from Minnesota.

By Eric Allen Been

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