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May 2005 (v16, no5)


Cover design by Aaron Morales Features Best in Show James Ledbetter Tony Blair, a k a Bush's poodle, is not a beloved ﬁgure as British elections approach. But that still puts him above the competition. Big-Think Central Laura Secor At the Council on Foreign Relations, the stately moderation of the past is giving way to a growing debate about Bush and democracy. Sun Still Rising Eamonn Fingleton Juggernaut Japan” of the '80s gave way, in the U.S. press, to a narrative of economic obsolescence. That's what the Japanese wanted us to believe. Texas-Sized Problem Michael Tomasky Tom DeLay deserves whatever he gets. But he deserved it several years ago. And therein lies the problem. Special Report Bigger and Better Jacob S. Hacker When it comes to providing broad-based social-insurance programs, it's the government that's rational and the market that's dumb. Can We Housebreak Capitalism? Merrill Goozner The public actually values safe products, a clean environment, and honest markets. Ownership and Government Robert Kuttner President Bush's proposed ownership society invites a history lesson: The great American middle class is the fruit of social investment. The Non-Nuclear Option Jack P. Shonkoff Strong families and healthy children require social investment to complement the heroics of modern parenting. The Price of a Free Society Paul Starr Security, prosperity, and liberty itself require effective government. It's time to make that case, without apology. The Vanishing State? Robert B. Reich Government's dwindling appetite for regulating capitalism is not an inevitable product of today's global economy. It's a handy alibi. Thinking About the Government Geoffrey Nunberg Liberals can't compete with conservatives on government-bashing. Maybe it's time to remind voters what government does well. Under the Radar Michael Lipsky and Dianne Stewart The new tax and budget battleground is in the states. Despite wrenching cuts, a movement to restore state government capacity has begun.	Columns Deepening the Religious Divide Robert B. Reich Republicans think they can put right-wing religion above the rule of law. That might be their biggest mistake. Hammered Robert Kuttner Tom DeLay's corruption may finally have caught up with his power. The Taxonomist: Wild Pitch Robert S. McIntyre At the same time Republicans try to cut Social Security benefits, they're increasing them for the wealthiest recipients. Culture & Books A Real Killing David Cay Johnston Death by a Thousand Cuts is an excellent autopsy of the "death tax." Knot For All Ann Crittenden Marriage ought to be preserved, but how? Snapped Judgments Richard B. Woodward The riveting works of Japanese photographer Shomei Tomatsu suggest that winning the peace can lead to a different kind of war. Departments Devil in the Details The American Prospect Staff Pat Roberts was just kidding; enemies of "activist judges" most definitely are not. Dossier: The United Nations Works The American Prospect Staff Before you write off the UN, consider this. Dispatches Blocked Out Alyssa Katz A lifeline to cities, the Community Development Block Grant program faces elimination. It will probably be saved -- but it also needs ﬁxing. Center Court Simon Lazarus There really are vast differences among the Supreme Court's ﬁve conservatives. And that's exactly what Bush hopes he can eliminate. Half Credit Marie Cocco Bush's Social Security plan -- that is, non-plan -- just gets more and more unpopular. But the Democrats shouldn't revel in their brilliance. The Mess In Mexico Jeff Faux The scandalous indictment of Andrés Manuel López Obrador has roiled Mexico. But it hasn't produced any outrage at Foggy Bottom.

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