March 31, 1997

This issue examined the political landscape of spring 1997, featuring Major Garrett's cover story on Newt Gingrich's declining influence and the rise of the "Baldwin Republicans," a group of younger, more moderate GOP figures. The magazine also covered Clinton's continued hesitation on leadership decisions, education reform battles, and Senate Majority Leader Lott's consolidation of power. Notable pieces included a survivor's history of the Holocaust prelude and essays on Russian politics, opera, and classical misinterpretations by sexual radicals.