The Haunting The Haunting
The likeness of Nathaniel Hawthorne hanging in the AmLit museum resembles the shadowy, fading portrait of a distinguished ancestor.
Dec 24, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Richard Lingeman
The War of Words The War of Words
Many rhetorical bombshells were lobbed by British and American poets during the political turmoil of the 1930s, but few detonated as loudly as this cluster of words: "Today t...
Dec 24, 2003 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella
Where Did Our Love Go? Where Did Our Love Go?
One notable casualty of the diplomatic tug-of-war between France and the United States over the American-led invasion and occupation of Iraq has been verbal restraint.
Dec 24, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Sartarelli
Journalists Take Flak in Iraq Journalists Take Flak in Iraq
Reporters say harassment and intimidation by American soldiers is growing.
Dec 24, 2003 / Feature / Laura Rozen
Letter From Israel Letter From Israel
It's a humid Mediterranean morning in late October.
Dec 24, 2003 / Feature / Jonathan Shainin
Strip Till You Drop Strip Till You Drop
Teen girls are the target market for a new wave of stripper-inspired merchandise.
Dec 24, 2003 / Feature / Alison Pollet and Page Hurwitz
Class Warfare Class Warfare
Labor studies programs are under attack by a well-financed right-wing campaign.
Dec 24, 2003 / Feature / David Bacon
A Visit With Castro A Visit With Castro
Brilliant, spirited, but he's stayed too long.
Dec 24, 2003 / Feature / Arthur Miller
Washington Goes to War (with Howard Dean) Washington Goes to War (with Howard Dean)
Saddam Hussein may be out of his spider hole, but Washington's real enemy is still at large.
Dec 24, 2003 / Column / Eric Alterman
Good News for Women Good News for Women
There was plenty of gloomy news for women in 2003. American women make just under 80 cents on the male dollar for full-time, year-round work.
Dec 24, 2003 / Column / Katha Pollitt