April 29, 1996

This issue led with William Kristol's analysis of Bob Dole's struggling presidential campaign, examining the Republican frontrunner's political difficulties. The cover feature explored "The Death of Girlhood," examining changing cultural attitudes toward girls and femininity, with Wendy Shalit's piece on Jessica Dubroff's fatal cross-country flight serving as a case study in how modern culture pressures young girls toward premature adulthood. The issue also included Matt Labash's critique of public-relations scaremongering and covered topics ranging from Republican infighting over the minimum wage to media coverage of adultery and divorce culture.