The Republican Plan to Stimulate the Economy The Republican Plan to Stimulate the Economy
It's very hard to estimate Just what it takes to stimulate A corporation, but we know These people need a lot of dough, And so, if no one else objects, We'll cut them some humongous checks. But stimulating them is tough. A billion may not be enough To spur a corporation while It keeps its CEO in style. It's possible we should explore Some way that we can give them more. We may just give them all we've got: It takes a lot to get them hot.
Nov 15, 2001 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Saudis and Americans: Friends in Need Saudis and Americans: Friends in Need
They've got oil; we've got arms. How convenient for everyone.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Ken Silverstein
A Detainee’s Death A Detainee’s Death
A Pakistani laborer dies in custody of the INS, after the FBI falied to link him anything more sinister than overstaying his visa.
Nov 15, 2001 / Dr. Marc Siegel
A Royal Scandal A Royal Scandal
Saudi Arabia depends on the United States for defense, which contributes to that country's corruption.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Aram Roston
Autumn in New York Autumn in New York
With a turn of season comes a turn of politicians—now we've got a billionaire mayor.
Nov 15, 2001 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Microphone for Eternity A Microphone for Eternity
A review of Studs Terkel's Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Reflections on Death, Rebirth and Hunger for Faith.
Nov 15, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Herbert Mitgang
The 9/11 Disappeareds The 9/11 Disappeareds
Asociación Tepeyac helps undocumented workers affected by the WTC terrorist attacks, and helps families of the missing victims.
Nov 15, 2001 / Miriam Ching Louie
Images in a Rearview Mirror Images in a Rearview Mirror
Events in the recent past are receding as the ominous future comes into focus.
Nov 15, 2001 / Column / Christopher Hitchens
‘The Insatiable Fiction of Desire’ ‘The Insatiable Fiction of Desire’
Nancy Schoenberger's and Max Phillips's new books on artists' muses.
Nov 15, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Elise Harris
The War on Campus The War on Campus
Will academic freedom survive?
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / David Glenn