Articles

Reformers at Bay in Iran Reformers at Bay in Iran

In Iran, the name Abbas Abdi is inextricably linked with the word "reform." Although he's now a key ally of President Mohammad Khatami and an advocate of opening a dialogue wit...

Jan 23, 2003 / Noy Thrupkaew

The ‘Quota’ Smokescreen The ‘Quota’ Smokescreen

George W.

Jan 23, 2003 / Lani Guinier

Rising Opposition to War Rising Opposition to War

At a press conference on January 20, only two days after thousands of Americans marched in cities and towns across the nation to oppose going to war with Iraq, Defense Secretar...

Jan 23, 2003 / The Editors

Peace as a Civil Right Peace as a Civil Right

The life of Dr.

Jan 23, 2003 / Dennis Kucinich

Thirty Years of Freedom of Choice Thirty Years of Freedom of Choice

On the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the number of US abortion providers has fallen to its lowest level in three decades, a trend many physicians ascribe to a hostile political...

Jan 22, 2003 / Peter Rothberg

Two Bad Guys Two Bad Guys

This Kim Jong Il's a naughty lad, But Bush says he's not half as bad As ol' Saddam, whom we must swat Before he gets what Kim has got.

Jan 22, 2003 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Letters Letters

AD NAUSEAM--THE 'DIME BAG' AD Lakewood, Calif.

Jan 22, 2003 / Our Readers

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

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

The Dream and Beyond The Dream and Beyond

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously came out against the Vietnam War the year before he was assassinated in April, 1968. In a fitting tribute from today's Los Angeles Times, ...

Jan 20, 2003 / Peter Rothberg

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