Politics

A Microphone for Eternity A Microphone for Eternity

A review of Studs Terkel's Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Reflections on Death, Rebirth and Hunger for Faith.

Nov 15, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Herbert Mitgang

Autumn in New York Autumn in New York

With a turn of season comes a turn of politicians—now we've got a billionaire mayor.

Nov 15, 2001 / Column / Katha Pollitt

A Royal Scandal A Royal Scandal

Saudi Arabia depends on the United States for defense, which contributes to that country's corruption.

Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Aram Roston

The Republican Plan to Stimulate the Economy The Republican Plan to Stimulate the Economy

It's very hard to estimate Just what it takes to stimulate A corporation, but we know These people need a lot of dough, And so, if no one else objects, We'll cut them some humongous checks. But stimulating them is tough. A billion may not be enough To spur a corporation while It keeps its CEO in style. It's possible we should explore Some way that we can give them more. We may just give them all we've got: It takes a lot to get them hot.

Nov 15, 2001 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Pogroms Return to Russia Pogroms Return to Russia

Attacks on Muslim immigrants in Moscow reveal some ugly new trends.

Nov 14, 2001 / Feature / Matt Taibbi

In Our Orbit In Our Orbit

Amy Wilentz publishes her debut novel. Edward Said presents a large selection of his criticism. Roger Wilkins explores black identity.

Nov 8, 2001 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

The Voucher Wars The Voucher Wars

Richard D. Kahlenberg reviews Terry M. Moe's Schools, Vouchers, and the American Public.

Nov 8, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Richard D. Kahlenberg

Just Shut Them Down? Just Shut Them Down?

Readers respond to Matt Bivens's "Nuclear Power & Terrorism."

Nov 8, 2001 / Matt Bivens, Ray Yang, Brian O’Connell, Lefteri H. Tsoukalas, Kenneth Pitser, Alex Drinkwater Jr., Nadine LaVonne, Joey Marquart, and Warren Hoskins

The Jewish Cossack The Jewish Cossack

John Leonard reviews The Complete Works of Isaac Babel, edited by Nathalie Babel.

Nov 8, 2001 / Books & the Arts / John Leonard

Dems Back in the Game Dems Back in the Game

The win in Virginia of Democrat Mark Warner is one sign of welcome political change.

Nov 8, 2001 / John Nichols

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