Vol. 2, No. 29
April 7, 1997
Cover Story
Trust Me Bill Clinton
The president's amazing excuses for his conduct in the campaign-finance scandal
By Carl M. Cannon
Also in This Issue
- Did Bruno Bettelheim Really Do Wrong? — Peter D. Kramer
- The Revolt Against Self-Esteem — David Brooks
- Sexual Perversity in Washington — Richard Starr
This issue focused heavily on President Clinton's credibility crisis amid the campaign-finance scandal, with Carl M. Cannon cataloging the administration's shifting explanations for its conduct. The magazine also examined the contested legacy of psychoanalyst Bruno Bettelheim, questioned the value of college education and PC culture on campuses, and critiqued progressive initiatives in schools including a controversial gay video curriculum. Other notable pieces included David Brooks on self-esteem, Richard Starr on sexual misconduct in Washington, and commentary on Vice President Al Gore's legal troubles regarding campaign finance violations.