Print Archives
January 1996
Editor's Notes
Party On, America
Many parties are good for the nation's political health. Brian Doherty
Abreast of History
Believe it or not, breast implants are more important than the New Hampshire primary. Virginia Postrel
Columns
Niche Players
Hollywood has found profits in arthouse fare. But can it stand the controversy? Charles Oliver
Hearing Impairment
Democrats used congressional harings to put on a show when they were in charge. Now it's the Republicans' turn. Carolyn Lochhead
'Hood Winks
Victims and victors at the Million Man March Thomas W. Hazlett
Class Consciousness
The House Republican freshmen: always aggressive, sometimes obnoxious, hardly mono lithic Rick Henderson
Alt.Fans
The Internet is recapitulating science fiction fandom. Gregory Benford
Features
What the Doctor Orders
By treating risky behavior like a communicable disease, the public health establishment invites government to meddle in our private lives. Jacob Sullum
Gay Rites
Hawaii may soon become the first state to recognize same-sex marriages. But some gay leaders suggest a go-slow policy of "domestic partnerships" might be better. David Link
Complex Questions
The new science of sponstaneous order William Tucker
Culture & Reviews
Man Vs. Machine
Joel Mokyr
Locke Mess
Loren Lomasky
Return to Normalcy
Walter Olson
Whither Welfare?
Martin Morse Wooster