Letter From Ground Zero: December 20, 2001 Letter From Ground Zero: December 20, 2001
As the Taliban retreat in Afghanistan, the Bush administration has ample opportunity to expand its far-reaching ‘war on terror.’
Dec 20, 2001 / Jonathan Schell
You Mean, We Won Something? You Mean, We Won Something?
With developments in the Mumia Abu-Jamal case and Pacifica's re-emergence, the left has a couple of victories under its belt; the Enron scandal develops further.
Dec 20, 2001 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Trafficking in Verse Trafficking in Verse
Immigrants and traffickers are the subjects of a certain style of Mexican music.
Dec 20, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Ilan Stavans
Dems Pray for DeLay Dems Pray for DeLay
Republican majority leader Dick Armey announced that he will retire from Congress, and Democrats are hoping that Tom DeLay will replace him.
Dec 20, 2001 / David Corn
Dissent Dissent
Now Ashcroft says his critics aid An enemy whose plans are laid To turn our torch of liberty quite dim. So we should say, "Do what you please, Forget the usual guarantees"-- Unless, of course, the enemy is Him.
Dec 20, 2001 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Age of Innocence Age of Innocence
Norman Rockwell's ouevre is deceptively simple—the self-proclaimed 'illustrator' had more depth than he's credited for.
Dec 20, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Arthur C. Danto
Begging to Disagree Begging to Disagree
In these heated times, what does the word 'fundamentalist' mean? Well, it all depends on whom you ask.
Dec 20, 2001 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Food Fight Food Fight
Organic farming critic Dennis Avery is supported by generous contributions from several chemical companies, all of whom profit from the sale of products prohibited in organic produ...
Dec 20, 2001 / Feature / Mark Dowie
Your Favorite Media Sources Your Favorite Media Sources
Readers write in to share their favorite alternative media outlets.
Dec 20, 2001 / Our Readers
A Teflon Correspondent A Teflon Correspondent
John Stossel has high Q-ratings, so he doesn't have to worry about the rules.
Dec 20, 2001 / Feature / Mark Dowie