June 27, 2005
Insurance Policy Democrats may have beaten back President Bush's attempts to weaken Social Security, but they won't recapture the majority until they address Americans' growing economic insecurity.
Historical Perspective
Race in America
A look back at race relations, lynching, and the K.K.K. Also from the Archives TNR on D-Day AND an editor's pick.
Monday,
June 27
Morgan Spurlock's latest bright idea. web only
Why conservatives are bashing The Truth About Hillary, and why their gambit won't work. web only
There's more than one way to desecrate the flag; there's more than one way to denigrate a Christian.
Democrats may have beaten back President
Bush's attempts to weaken Social Security, but they won't recapture the majority until they address Americans' growing economic insecurity.
Sunday,
June 26
Yes, parents are often tyrants. They often need to be tyrants--for the sake of their children. A critical look at parent abuse.
Saturday,
June 25
The stars of Mr. and Mrs. Smith may not realize it's a parody; A Decent Factory almost supports its title.
Friday,
June 24
The Air Force scandal suggests a new approach for Democrats on religion. web only
The Egyptian media responded badly to Rice's speech. Which was partly a good sign. web only
Remembering Jimmy Weinstein.
A Chinese factory, a Parisian restaurant, and more. web only
The energy bill is a pathetic excuse for legislation.
Thursday,
June 23
In defense of Heritage interns. web only
The Downfall--the end-of-days Third Reich drama
that Israeli audiences love--lets Germany off the hook.
If we hadn't invaded Iraq. web only
Goldie Hawn's memoir reveals too much drippy reality. web only
A tour of Jack Abramoff's email account. web only
Wednesday,
June 22
Isolating the left won't solve Bolivia's crisis. web only
In her trip to the Middle East, Condoleezza Rice scored one major success and made one big mistake. web only
Chris Cox is strong on human rights. Which is exactly why his nomination to the SEC hurts human rights. web only
The fate that awaits an aging rock star. web only
The Letters of Robert Lowell edited by Saskia Hamilton
Tuesday,
June 21
What two new books about Schwarzenegger miss. web only
Be Cool, Ocean's Twelve, and the reinvention of the sequel. web only
This year's Tony Award ceremony was remarkable for its relative inoffensiveness.
The most mourned casualty of the Abramoff-DeLay scandal? The free ride.
China is a rising world power, with an army to match. But Beijing's growing military might isn't nearly as disturbing as its newfound diplomatic prowess, which has developing nations and U.S. allies fawning all over it--at America's expense.
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