NATION
The Old Well Runs Dry
Republicans thought a tried-and-true issue--tax cuts--would boost their popularity. Wrong again
Texas: A Life For A Life
As America watches, a Texas town searches for racial healing after a grisly murder trial
Prejudice? Perish the Thought
The most insidious racism is among those who don't think they harbor any
The Boy in the River
What can a 1955 lynching tell us about Jasper?
Trading White Sheets For Pinstripes
Gotham on the Wagon
New York City takes on drunk drivers by taking away their cars. Can this be constitutional?
WORLD
From Kosovo to Kurdistan: Freedom Fighters
From Kosovo to Kurdistan, rebels vie for independence. Here are the reasons some succeed--and some don't
New Salesman for the Peace Plan
SCIENCE
Steep, Deep and Deadly (Environment)
Avalanches roared through Europe last week, killing dozens. Yet more skiers, seeking both thrills and serenity, are going out of their way to get into harm's way
SOCIETY
The Real Truth About The Female Body (The Sexes)
Diagnosis: Female (The Sexes)
SPORT
Too Hollywood for L.A.?
Now it's up to Dennis Rodman and a new coach to save the lackluster Lakers. Good luck, coach
BRIEFING
Notebook: Mar. 8, 1999 (Notebook)
Campaign Fund Raising (Notebook)
For George W. Bush, Is The Sky the Limit?
Speech Class (Notebook)
Corruption of the Jean Pool (Notebook)
Milestones Mar. 8, 1999 (Notebook / Milestones)
Competition (Notebook)
True Crime (Notebook)
Friendly Fire (Notebook)
The Military (Notebook)
The Disabled: A New Pool Of Soldiers and Sailors?
Numbers: Mar. 8, 1999 (Notebook)
Program Notes (Notebook)
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Contributors: Mar. 8, 1999
Something We Cannot Accept (Essay)
The Man Who Brought Back Ho Chi Minh (American Scene)
A visit with the California shop owner who sparked the Vietnam War all over again
Top 50 News Stories (Of Last Wednesday) (Spectator)
An authoritative ranking inspired by...well, see No. 29
BUSINESS
Who's Really Raising Drug Prices?
Copycat drugmakers are supposed to generate lower prices, but the FTC says that's not how it worked out
Ford's New Monster
The oversize Excursion, the biggest SUV ever, is making the company defend its green reputation
The Amazon Rx: Drugstores Go Online
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cinema: An Oscar For Elia Kazan (The Arts / Cinema)
Our critic makes the case for a controversial but great director
Theater: The Last Days of Disco (The Arts / Theater)
Bright Lights, Big City as a musical? Groovy
Art: The Faces of an Epoch (The Arts / Art)
Ingres's portraits captured the 19th century upper crust with uncanny precision, brio and power
Books: Satyricon USA (The Arts / Short Takes)
By Eurydice
Cinema: Office Space (The Arts / Short Takes)
Directed by Mike Judge
Music: Hedwig and The Angry Inch (The Arts / Short Takes)
Original Cast Recording
Music: Trio II: Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton (The Arts / Short Takes)
Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton
Theater: The Misanthrope, (The Arts / Short Takes)
a version by Martin Crimp
YOUR TIME
New Superchips (Personal Time / Your Technology)
PCs are starting to ship with Intel's Pentium III processors. Is it worth the cost to upgrade?
Cheap Real Estate (Personal Time / Your Money)
Office space is tight and rents are rising, yet REIT shares are scorned. What's wrong?
Fire Both Barrels (Personal Time / Your Health)
Five new studies show both chemotherapy and radiation are needed to treat cervical cancer
Your Health: Mar. 8, 1999 (Personal Time / Your Health)
Your Money: Mar. 8, 1999 (Personal Time / Your Money)
Your Technology Mar. 8, 1999 (Personal Time / Your Technology)
SPECIAL SECTION
Travel: They Came, They Stayed (Time Select / Travel)
Why not make your vacation a scouting trip for a great place to retire? It's paid off for lots of other folks