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Cries of ‘Reverse Racism’ Ring Hollow Cries of ‘Reverse Racism’ Ring Hollow

Affirmative action, so long distorted by its critics, makes an easy political target.

Jan 22, 2003 / Column / Robert Scheer

Roe in Rough Waters Roe in Rough Waters

Thirty years later, abortion's political terrain is more complicated than ever.

Jan 22, 2003 / Feature / Jennifer Baumgardner

The Enemy Within The Enemy Within

"Ask for a lawyer immediately upon your arrest," reads the little informational card the ACLU hands out to citizens.

Jan 16, 2003 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

The Rise of the Fortress Continent The Rise of the Fortress Continent

Well, it could have been true.

Jan 16, 2003 / Column / Naomi Klein

Christian Soldiers on the March Christian Soldiers on the March

Bush's handpicked delegates disrupt global conferences on women's rights.

Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / Jennifer Block

No More Pigs at the Trough No More Pigs at the Trough

How to cure infectious greed.

Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / Arianna Huffington

Fun-Fact Quiz Fun-Fact Quiz

1. Which of the following statements is true? A: George W. Bush has been arrested four times. B: George W. Bush is the first President with an MBA.

Jan 16, 2003 / Feature / Arianna Huffington

Who Killed Emmett Till? Who Killed Emmett Till?

The summer before 14-year-old Trent Lott entered all-white Pascagoula High School in Mississippi, a 14-year-old black boy from Chicago named Emmett Till convinced his mother to let...

Jan 16, 2003 / Books & the Arts / David Holmberg and Rebecca Segall

War’s Collateral Damage War’s Collateral Damage

Among Washington insiders the odds of war with Iraq rise and fall daily--60-40, 50-50, 40-60.

Jan 16, 2003 / The Editors

Ryan’s Courage Ryan’s Courage

"Our capital system is haunted by the demon of error," Illinois Governor George Ryan said on January 11, clearing his state's death row as his final act of office.

Jan 16, 2003 / Bruce Shapiro

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