July 3, 2006

This double issue of July 3/10, 2006 featured a major cover story by Heather Mac Donald and Gabriel Schoenfeld examining the tensions between The New York Times and national security concerns. The issue also devoted significant space to summer reading recommendations, with essays from prominent contributors including Edwin M. Yoder Jr. on the Founders, Jon L. Breen on mysteries, Wesley J. Smith on what he termed 'The Party of Death,' Robert Finch on Audubon, and Tracy Lee Simmons on Loeb Classics. The issue rounded out its offerings with coverage of basketball, Hollywood, and short stories.