Society

Scare Scenario Scare Scenario

It has all the makings of a horror flick, but panic over a possible bird flu pandemic is following a time-honored script: sensational media reports, profit-hungry drug manufacturer...

Oct 24, 2005 / Feature / Dr. Marc Siegel

The Hidden History of Slavery in New York The Hidden History of Slavery in New York

Those who believe that slavery in America was strictly a "Southern thing" will discover an eye-opening historical record on display at the New-York Historical Society's current exh...

Oct 24, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Adele Oltman

As Brazil Votes to Ban Guns, NRA Joins the Fight As Brazil Votes to Ban Guns, NRA Joins the Fight

As Brazilians vote on a historic measure to ban the sale of guns and ammunition, foes of gun control have received help from a neighbor to the north: the NRA.

Oct 21, 2005 / Feature / Kelly Hearn

A Constitutional Disaster A Constitutional Disaster

After a campaign of distortion and deception, the USA Patriot Act is about to be renewed. It's a deeply flawed law that will be used mainly against dissidents, immigrants, Muslims ...

Oct 21, 2005 / Feature / Chip Pitts

Beyond Shelters Beyond Shelters

Advocacy groups like ACORN want New Orleanians to play a role in the rebuilding of the community they had to leave. The biggest issue so far: getting refugees of the storm back hom...

Oct 20, 2005 / Feature / Michael Tisserand

Hurricane Gumbo Hurricane Gumbo

The Cajun and Creole folks of Ville Platte, LA, learned long ago not to rely on the government for help. It the wake of hurricanes they launched a homemade rescue-and-relief effort...

Oct 20, 2005 / Feature / Mike Davis and Anthony Fontenot

Corrupt, Incompetent and ‘Off Center’ Corrupt, Incompetent and ‘Off Center’

With leading Republicans facing the slammer and Bush in a tailspin, fate has given liberals a huge opportunity. Americans already share our values--we need a new language to help c...

Oct 20, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman

Nearer, My God, to Thee Nearer, My God, to Thee

Follow a mythical voyage through America's nightmare, on a ship with an uncaring captain, a subsequent shipwreck, and the poor are left behind to perish.

Oct 20, 2005 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

One Possible Scenario One Possible Scenario

One twisted tale of how Harriet Miers's confirmation hearings will unfold.

Oct 20, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin

Asbestos Liability Scam Asbestos Liability Scam

The Senate will soon consider the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR) that is anything but for the workers whose health has been impaired by asbestos. It's a move by ...

Oct 20, 2005 / William Johnson and Kate Levin

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