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Jan 30, 2003 / Feature / The Nation

Peace as a Civil Right Peace as a Civil Right

The life of Dr.

Jan 23, 2003 / Editorial / Dennis Kucinich

The ‘Quota’ Smokescreen The ‘Quota’ Smokescreen

George W.

Jan 23, 2003 / Editorial / Lani Guinier

A Win at Cracker Barrel A Win at Cracker Barrel

A lonely Cracker Barrel restaurant stands alongside the highway that runs near my house.

Jan 23, 2003 / Editorial / M.V. Lee Badgett

Cries of ‘Reverse Racism’ Ring Hollow Cries of ‘Reverse Racism’ Ring Hollow

Affirmative action, so long distorted by its critics, makes an easy political target.

Jan 22, 2003 / Column / Robert Scheer

Roe in Rough Waters Roe in Rough Waters

Thirty years later, abortion's political terrain is more complicated than ever.

Jan 22, 2003 / Feature / Jennifer Baumgardner

War’s Collateral Damage War’s Collateral Damage

Among Washington insiders the odds of war with Iraq rise and fall daily--60-40, 50-50, 40-60.

Jan 16, 2003 / Editorial / The Editors

Ryan’s Courage Ryan’s Courage

"Our capital system is haunted by the demon of error," Illinois Governor George Ryan said on January 11, clearing his state's death row as his final act of office.

Jan 16, 2003 / Editorial / Bruce Shapiro

The Right Not to Be in Pain The Right Not to Be in Pain

Since the bottom line here is terrible physical pain, let's start with someone who has spent most of her life in that condition. There are millions like her. Patricia C.

Jan 16, 2003 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

The Enemy Within The Enemy Within

"Ask for a lawyer immediately upon your arrest," reads the little informational card the ACLU hands out to citizens.

Jan 16, 2003 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

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