TO OUR READERS 4
LETTERS 8
CHRONICLES 17
MILESTONES 23
DIPLOMACY: Is Haiti Worth Fighting For? 26
The U.S. may not have the heart or capacity to instill democracy
Political Interest: Clinton takes the safe course 29
POLITICS: Bright New Lights 30
A new breed of pragmatic mayor takes charge at city hall
New York Blues: Voters bemoan the current slate 32
EDUCATION: Classroom Crusaders 34
The religious right muscles in on local school boards
GOVERNMENT: Revolving Doors 36
The influence peddling Clinton vowed to stop is rising again
CRIME: Searching Through the Wires 43
A missing child is sought on...