Saddam Hussein’s Election Victory Saddam Hussein’s Election Victory
Unanimous is what the vote count was. He didn't miss a voter, to our knowledge. The triumph his, he now remains in charge, Unless he lost in the Electoral College.
Oct 24, 2002 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Mr. Feiffer Regrets Mr. Feiffer Regrets
Cartoonist Jules Feiffer dropped a pinpoint protest on First Lady Laura Bush's National Book Festival on October 12 in Washington.
Oct 24, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Jules Feiffer
The UN, the US and Iraq The UN, the US and Iraq
As the United Nations Security Council neared approval of a resolution on Iraq, it appeared that Council resistance was giving way to rising US pressure.
Oct 24, 2002 / Phyllis Bennis
Can You Spell Cannon Fodder? Can You Spell Cannon Fodder?
The New York City public school system doesn't have the money, time or organizational skills to make sure every child has a dictionary--or a desk.
Oct 24, 2002 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Rockin’ in the Free World Rockin’ in the Free World
In a weapons producing nation under Jesus In the fabled crucible of the free world Camera crews search for clues amid the detritus And entertainment shapes the land
Oct 24, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
The Fight for the Senate The Fight for the Senate
The man behind the "Jeffords Jump" is aiding Democratic efforts to stay on top.
Oct 24, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols
Rewarding Dissent Rewarding Dissent
Democrat Paul Wellstone, the only vulnerable incumbent senator to vote against blank-check authorization to use force against Iraq, is locked in one of the year's closest Senat...
Oct 24, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols
Labor Plays Its Hand Labor Plays Its Hand
Unions have improved their political game but are unhappy with the results.
Oct 24, 2002 / Feature / David Moberg
Counterforce in NY Counterforce in NY
It's Friday afternoon in early October at the Working Families Party's shabby but bustling headquarters in downtown Brooklyn, and no one is going home early.
Oct 24, 2002 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry