Cover By Wesley Bedrosian
Volume 70, Number 9
Editor’s Note
Letters
Comment The Israeli-American Invasion
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Columns
Matthew Rothschild talks to the mother of a soldier who committed suicide.
Eduardo Galeano wonders how much longer Israel and the United States can act with impunity.
Luis J. Rodríguez dissects the “English Only” movement.
On the Line
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When Government Shrugs: Lessons of Katrina Adolph L. Reed Jr.
Most of my family lives in New Orleans. Nearly all of them were or remain displaced.
Features
Mexico Divided Elizabeth DiNovella
In this disputed election, the challenger has the ability to move people.
Interview
Stephanie Miller Matthew Rothschild
“You can’t be twenty-four hours of just Bush-bashing,” says the radio talk show host.
Culture
Kalamu ya Salaam Listens to New Orleans Michael Tisserand
The poet and activist chronicles the city post-Katrina.
Kate Clinton says don’t mess with angry gay lawyers.
Poem Ellen Bass
Books Amitabh Pal reviews Overthrow: America’s Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq, by Stephen Kinzer.
Molly Ivins analyzes the Republican fear factor.