Vol. 2, No. 41
June 30, 1997
Cover Story
Clinton, Race, and the Slavery Apology
By Matthew Rees & The Editors
Also in This Issue
- The Clare Boothe Luce Century — Noemie Emery
- Pray for Hong Kong — Robert Kagan & Neal B. Freeman
This issue examined President Clinton's efforts toward apologizing for American slavery, with Matthew Rees and the editors analyzing the political and social dimensions of the apology movement. The magazine also featured Noemie Emery's essay on Clare Boothe Luce's self-invention and legacy, and covered the transition of Hong Kong from British to Chinese rule through the reporting of Robert Kagan and Neal B. Freeman. Additional coverage included critiques of media bias, New York rent control policies, and essays on Cold War history and political ideology.