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The Man Who Won NAFTA Emerges Victorious on China Trade The Man Who Won NAFTA Emerges Victorious on China Trade

So Clinton's found the key once more To triumphs he can savor: He takes the lead on issues that Republicans all favor.

Jun 1, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Exacting ‘the Price of Liberty…’ Exacting ‘the Price of Liberty…’

Generals and admirals often tell us that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, but they sure don't appreciate being on its business end.

Jun 1, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman

Little House in the ‘Hood Little House in the ‘Hood

I was wandering around Harlem recently, late on a warm Sunday afternoon: I saw Dominican families chatting on stoops. I saw African-American families walking home from church.

Jun 1, 2000 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Power Crisis Has Mileage for Bush Power Crisis Has Mileage for Bush

The Bush Administration is pulling a fast one on energy, and we will all pay dearly for decades to come. By panicking the public with oil industry propaganda of an energy shortag...

May 29, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer

A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

The health news really walloped Rudy. He dissed his wife, and in that mood he Went strolling with his good friend Judi-- And found himself in deepest doodie.

May 25, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Moms to NRA: Grow Up! Moms to NRA: Grow Up!

In the end, after months of waffling, I violated my principles and went to the Million Mom March for gun control--make that "common-sense gun control." I've never liked maternali...

May 25, 2000 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Corporate Responsibility Corporate Responsibility

So Ford now says the SUV Is very bad for you and me. It slurps gas to a fare-thee-well, And makes the earth as hot as hell. Its weight means any car it hits

May 18, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Disinterestedness Dies Disinterestedness Dies

When, in 1980, George Will was discovered to be coaching Ronald Reagan on debating tactics one minute and pronouncing him a "thoroughbred performer" the next, journalists profess...

May 18, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman

Memory Lapses From Ted Olson Memory Lapses From Ted Olson

Remember when Hillary Clinton dared suggest that a vast right-wing conspiracy was behind the campaign to destroy her husband's presidency? Well, the troubles besetting the nomina...

May 15, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer

Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front

Republicans, observing young González Removed at night, thought they could take some solace From hearings showing Reno as a baddie.

May 11, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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