Vol. 14, No. 32
May 11, 2009
Cover Story
Ireland Shatters
By Christopher Caldwell
Also in This Issue
- Haunting Specter, Empty Souter — Noemie Emery
- Haunting Specter, Empty Souter — William Kristol
- Obama Stimulus Effect: New, Lower Prices
This issue featured Christopher Caldwell's analysis of Ireland's economic collapse during the 2009 financial crisis. The cover also presented commentary from Noemie Emery and William Kristol on judicial matters, while examining President Obama's stimulus policies and their economic effects. The issue explored broader questions about Obama's role as a uniter or divider, GOP prospects for a comeback in 2010, and the implications of Obama's judicial appointments for the rule of law.