Bulgarian Rhapsody
In the seventh installment of her letters from Scotland, our letter jets to Sofia to meet a friend, explores the city in all its relative weirdness, and learns to speak, or at least gesture, a new language.
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Donald Rumsfeld Is Wrong
Predicting the future is a touchy business, especially if you’re banking on the outcome. Our writer reports on a personal history of predictions gone right, wrong, and somewhere in between.
21 April 2004
New York's currently: not exactly a drought Four coordinated bomb attacks in Basra and nearby kill dozens of Iraqis, wound over 70. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Guantánamo Bay detainees. Audio available here. U.S. generals say ban on former Baath Party members from government jobs is
Ratatat, Ratatat
A two-man dueling-guitar and beats instrumental combo, Mike Stroud and Evan Mast (who’s also known and loved as electronic percussion wunderkind E*Vax), have finally released their long-lusted-after debut album. And their technical brilliance, sense of bravado, and solid songwriting skills will ensure their name
Edwidge Danticat
America may believe in its own exceptionalism, but it’s also been exceptionally involved in Haiti’s history. A conversation with American Book Award-winner Edwidge Danticat about the current state of Haiti and the current state of her stories.
20 April 2004
New York's currently: flowering Bush appoints ambassador to Iraq after June 30, John D. Negroponte, allegedly blind to death squads. White House plays down Jordan's refusal to meet with Bush in light of recent support of Israel. American and Iraqi leaders find agreements in Fallujah, U.
19 April 2004
New York's currently: winning a baby show In Iraq, 10 U.S. troops killed, Spanish P.M. Zapatero orders home his forces. In Spain: Questioning, supporting Zapatero's decision. The parts you really want to read from Bob Woodward's new book on the murky decisions
Hobbledehoydom
Being shy or bad at dancing is common for teenage boys, but some men carry on long into adulthood—men who are also called hobbledehoys. Our writer, a self-confessed hobbledehoy, finds company in Trollope while updating the profile for contemporary times.
Coming This November
The presidential race is heating up. And at this point, it’s anybody’s game. So, who will be ready to take the oath, and who will be sent home in disgrace? Here’s preview of what we can expect this fall.
16 April 2004
New York's currently: really really nice out Behind-the-scenes account of Bush-Sharon negotiations. With offensive operations suspended, marines wait outside Fallujah fighting off lassitude, attacks. Reenlistment rate falling as demand for soldiers increases. Massachusetts governor hopes to delay samesex marriages--to begin May 17--but faces