Vol. 153 No. 9
NATION
Republicans thought a tried-and-true issue--tax cuts--would boost their popularity. Wrong again
A Life For A Life
As America watches, a Texas town searches for racial healing after a grisly murder trial
Prejudice? Perish the Thought
The most insidious racism is among those who don't think they harbor any
The Boy in the River
What can a 1955 lynching tell us about Jasper?
Trading White Sheets For Pinstripes
Gotham on the Wagon
New York City takes on drunk drivers by taking away their cars. Can this be constitutional?
WORLD
From Kosovo to Kurdistan, rebels vie for independence. Here are the reasons some succeed--and some don't
New Salesman for the Peace Plan
SCIENCE
Avalanches roared through Europe last week, killing dozens. Yet more skiers, seeking both thrills and serenity, are going out of their way to get into harm's way
SOCIETY
Diagnosis: Female (The Sexes)
SPORT
Now it's up to Dennis Rodman and a new coach to save the lackluster Lakers. Good luck, coach
NOTEBOOK
Campaign Fund Raising
For George W. Bush, Is The Sky the Limit?
Speech Class
Corruption of the Jean Pool
Milestones (Milestones)
Competition
True Crime
Friendly Fire
The Military
The Disabled: A New Pool Of Soldiers and Sailors?
Numbers
Program Notes
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Something We Cannot Accept
The Man Who Brought Back Ho Chi Minh
A visit with the California shop owner who sparked the Vietnam War all over again
Top 50 News Stories (Of Last Wednesday)
An authoritative ranking inspired by...well, see No. 29
BUSINESS
Copycat drugmakers are supposed to generate lower prices, but the FTC says that's not how it worked out
Ford's New Monster
The oversize Excursion, the biggest SUV ever, is making the company defend its green reputation
The Amazon Rx: Drugstores Go Online
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Our critic makes the case for a controversial but great director
The Last Days of Disco (The Arts / Theater)
Bright Lights, Big City as a musical? Groovy
The Faces of an Epoch (The Arts / Art)
Ingres's portraits captured the 19th century upper crust with uncanny precision, brio and power
Satyricon USA (The Arts / Short Takes)
By Eurydice
Office Space (The Arts / Short Takes)
Directed by Mike Judge
Hedwig and The Angry Inch (The Arts / Short Takes)
Original Cast Recording
Trio II (The Arts / Short Takes)
Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton
The Misanthrope, (The Arts / Short Takes)
a version by Martin Crimp
YOUR TIME
PCs are starting to ship with Intel's Pentium III processors. Is it worth the cost to upgrade?
Cheap Real Estate (Personal Time / Your Money)
Office space is tight and rents are rising, yet REIT shares are scorned. What's wrong?
Fire Both Barrels (Personal Time / Your Health)
Five new studies show both chemotherapy and radiation are needed to treat cervical cancer
Your Health (Personal Time / Your Health)
Your Money (Personal Time / Your Money)
Your Technology (Personal Time / Your Technology)
SPECIAL SECTION
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Newport, Tenn. (Time Select / Travel)
New Braunfels, Texas (Time Select / Travel)