Puzzle No. 3129 Puzzle No. 3129

ACROSS

 1 Kerchiefs? Crazy, as they say, about the darndest start! (8)

 5 See 23 down

Jun 5, 2008 / Frank W. Lewis

Crossword Classic #3 Crossword Classic #3

From the November 1, 1947, issue.

Jun 5, 2008 / Frank W. Lewis

Solemn, Expanded Time Solemn, Expanded Time

An exhibition looks at the bits and pieces that made up some of the great artwork of Californian artist Jess.

Jun 5, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

Thin ICE Thin ICE

In its zeal, the federal immigration agency has been deporting US citizens.

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / Jacqueline Stevens

Dilberts of the World, Unite! Dilberts of the World, Unite!

Can a populist uprising flourish in a sector traditionally hostile to collective action?

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / David Sirota

Blackwater’s Private Spies Blackwater’s Private Spies

The notorious mercenary firm is now a one-stop shop for security outsourcing, offering CIA-like services to Fortune 500 companies.

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Iron My Skirt Iron My Skirt

Once the bitterness of the present moment has faded, people will recognize they owe Hillary Clinton a standing ovation, even if they can't stand her.

Jun 5, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Hope Giver The Hope Giver

When it comes to American Empire, Obama's change is parsed as running the planet with greater efficiency.

Jun 5, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Capitol Climate Change Capitol Climate Change

The debate over the Climate Security Act reveals a lot about how the next Congress--and the next President--will address the most urgent issue facing humanity.

Jun 5, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard

Nation Notes Nation Notes

Walter Mosley joins the editorial board, Dave Zirin becomes the magazine's first sports correspondent.

Jun 5, 2008 / The Editors