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Issue 1023, January 13, 2009
When a
Nod’s Not Enough
Now’s the
time for Barack Obama to start delivering on his promise of
change. But will your most important issues be among his top
priorities?
By James Kirchick
Issue 1022, January 13, 2009
Harrumph!
Massachusetts
representative Barney Frank doesn’t suffer fools,
tolerate tardiness, or think much will result from all
those gay rights rallies. But when it comes to the
prospect of the next four years, the grumpiest guy in
the House is downright giddy.
By Benoit Denizet-Lewis
Issue 1021, December 16, 2008
Pride and
Prejudice
In the wake of
California’s passage of Proposition 8, protests are
popping up around the country -- and so are comparisons
between gays’ and African-Americans’
fights for equality. Is gay the new black? Michael
Joseph Gross examines two struggles for civil rights.
By Michael Joseph Gross
Issue 1020, December 2, 2008
The New American
Classic
Rachel
Maddow’s not only bringing thinking back to TV news,
she’s assuring herself a spot on the Mount
Rushmore of broadcasting, right next to Murrow,
Cronkite, and Brokaw.
By Suzan Colón
