Vol. 6, No. 30
April 16, 2001
Cover Story
Americans Held Hostage
By The Editors
Also in This Issue
- Recession or Depression? — John H. Makin
- The Streisand Democrats — Mike Murphy
- The Bush Quotas — Fred Barnes
This double issue examined America's economic troubles and political divisions in spring 2001. The cover story, "Americans Held Hostage," addressed concerns about the nation's economic direction, with John H. Makin analyzing worst-case scenarios of recession or depression. The issue also featured Mike Murphy's critique of "The Streisand Democrats" and Fred Barnes on "The Bush Quotas," reflecting internal debates within the Republican administration and conservative circles over policy direction.