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Politics:
Plame Gate:
Did Robert Novak willfully disregard warnings that his column would
endanger Valerie Plame? Our sources say "yes." Murray Waas reports.
Patriot Act:
Voters may be less worried about Kerry's opposition to an old war than Bush's
support for a new one. By Michael Tomasky
Honeymoon Over:
Bush has gotten friendly press up until now. These days, things have changed.
By Robert Kuttner
Campaign Dispatches:
The candidates are racing around the country in
a kill-or-be-killed fight. Get ready for Wisconsin. By Garance Franke-Ruta
Technical Difficulties:
Online voting has led to big turnouts in Michigan and other states.
But is it racially discriminatory? By Anya Sostek
Damage Control:
Is the president ferreting out the truth about intelligence shortcomings?
Or is he merely protecting himself? Take a guess. By Laura Rozen
Trial Run:
Is a lawyer like John Edwards the Democrat best able to argue for --
and win on -- issues of equality? Absolutely. By Alan Wade
Double Duty:
John Kerry scored in the weekend primaries -- while holding down
his Senate job. It'll be hard to keep up the pace. By Mary Lynn F. Jones.
Crony Capitalist:
For years the president has helped the rich. Luckily, Democrats are
finally fighting back. By Harold Meyerson explains.
Dead End:
Jason Barnosky on why Chile may offer the best view of the road ahead
for America's school-voucher bandwagon.
Presidential Endgame:
Bush's compassion act is wearing thin -- and the voters are beginning to notice.
Robert Kuttner weighs in.
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Books & Culture:
Director's Cut:
Robert Altman's miniseries, Tanner '88, is smart,
entertaining, and timely, writes Noy Thrupkaew.
Abject Apology:
A heartfelt -- no -- abject -- no -- craven apology to the
right from the left for our campaign of hate, anger
and malice against God's own president. Tony Hendra explains.
Rubin's Legacy:
Compared to what we have now, we'd be happy to have
Robert Rubin back. Still, as Jeff Faux says, it'd be better if he could
acknowledge past mistakes.
First Lieutenant
Robert Rubin executed the only feasible progressive
strategy open to Clinton, writes Bradford Delong.
Money Talks:
A socially conscious, union-friendly
theater company and a renowned playwright
take on the almighty dollar. Ada Calhoun weighs in.
Beauty Business:
Author Virginia Postrel argues that market efficiency has enhanced the
opportunities for personal expression. Mark Greif says there's more to the
story.
Revolution Now (and Then)!
The Battle of Algiers defined a political moment
when it was released in 1965. J. Hoberman says it's back, and, if anything,
it's even more relevant today.
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If President Bush is re-elected, we will be close to a tipping point of
fundamental change in the political system itself, writes
Robert Kuttner.
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Read about the Bush administration's dubious job growth projections.
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Updated [02.11.04]
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