The ‘Right’ Books and Big Ideas The ‘Right’ Books and Big Ideas
Abigail Thernstrom, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and her husband, Harvard professor Stephan Thernstrom, would like to thank the John M.
Nov 4, 1999 / Feature / Eric Alterman
A Family Dynamics Analysis of Elizabeth Dole’s Withdrawal A Family Dynamics Analysis of Elizabeth Dole’s Withdrawal
Though Bob has said he's giddy over Liddy, He didn't do a lot to help her, did he.
Oct 28, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Thoughts About Kenneth Starr as He Leaves Office Thoughts About Kenneth Starr as He Leaves Office
Some ask, “Is there a more self-righteous man?” Or “Was he really out for Clinton’s blood?” Some citizens are left with only this: “Amazing how…
Oct 21, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Fashion Statements Fashion Statements
October is here, and once again it's time for post-season playoffs, foliage and fashion magazines thicker than the Old Testament with seasonal guidance for the young and voguish.
Oct 21, 1999 / Column / Eric Alterman
More Nixon Tapes Released More Nixon Tapes Released
Among his more peculiar views, He thought all Communists were Jews. Historians must ponder how He managed to account for Mao.
Oct 14, 1999 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin
Buchanan-Fulani: New Team? Buchanan-Fulani: New Team?
When Pat Buchanan showed up to tout his new book on Tim Russert's CNBC show, Russert asked about his recent lunch date with Lenora Fulani, former presidential candidate of the New ...
Oct 14, 1999 / Feature / Bruce Shapiro
Adieu, Dan Quayle Adieu, Dan Quayle
Farewell, once more, J. Danforth Quayle. Although we know it's sad to fail, Remember, you were once obscure-- Considered lightweight, immature.
Sep 30, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Pat Buchanan’s Poison Pat Buchanan’s Poison
Pat Buchanan, the man who urged Ronald Reagan to visit the Nazi cemetery at Bitburg, is no stranger to charges of anti-Semitism.
Sep 30, 1999 / The Editors
Little Limbaughs and the Fire Next Time Little Limbaughs and the Fire Next Time
Residents of Skaneateles, New York, complained to visiting reporters about the Clintons' decision to make themselves relatively scarce on their recent vacation.
Sep 9, 1999 / Column / Eric Alterman
Will Bulworth Run? Will Bulworth Run?
Run, Warren, run? The latest made-for-buzz wrinkle in the 2000 presidential campaign is that actor Warren Beatty is considering a rewrite that would put him into the action.
Aug 19, 1999 / The Editors