The Book [excerpts] The Book [excerpts]
Translated from the Arabic by Sinan Antoon
Sep 23, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Adonis
The Chastening of the Times The Chastening of the Times
On March 9, 2003, a distinguished group of high-ranking politicians and journalists descended on the Bryant Park Hotel to attend a wedding reception for the then-executive editor...
Sep 23, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman
It’s a Baker Botts World It’s a Baker Botts World
When the Bushes need a fixer, they turn to James Baker III. He and his firm benefit.
Sep 23, 2004 / Feature / Robert Bryce
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
An anti-Bush backlash is growing among ranchers, hunters and property owners.
Sep 23, 2004 / Feature / Eyal Press
Ominous Pattern Ominous Pattern
What's up with the rural vote?
Sep 23, 2004 / Feature / John Nichols
Fox Hunts Student Voters Fox Hunts Student Voters
Juliana Zuccaro and Kelly Kraus thought they were exercising their civic rights and responsibilities on August 31 when, as officers of the Network of Feminist Student Activists a...
Sep 23, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt
C’mon Ralph, You’ve Nothing to Lose C’mon Ralph, You’ve Nothing to Lose
If I were Ralph Nader (and given the number of people screaming at me about stabbing Kerry in the back, I sometimes think I am), I'd get on the plane to Palestine and Baghdad and...
Sep 23, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero
Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen, once a supporter of the war in Iraq, has been rethinking his position.
Sep 23, 2004 / Jonathan Schell
A Poem of Republican Populism A Poem of Republican Populism
Our policies address the cares Of heiresses and millionaires. Our point of view reverberates With folks who live behind high gates
Sep 23, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin