Opinion

Economic and social disparity creates conflict

Published March 8, 2004

Nicaragua is today the most economically polarized country in the Western Hemisphere and among the poorest. The disparity between rich and poor is almost unspeakable. Several months ago I traveled there...

Maybe Dru’s angels were mixed up

Published March 8, 2004

I am afraid Sjodin was vulnerable because her guardian angels were accidentally replaced by underwear angels.

Where have all the women gone?

Published March 8, 2004

I have often heard people ask why there have not been more great women artists throughout Western history. I took great curiosity in this question; it was my inspiration for taking a "women and the arts"...

Not just for Americans anymore

Published March 8, 2004

Common Europeans act just like common Americans.

Let’s (not) talk about ‘The Passion’

by Nathan Hall
Published March 5, 2004

I still cling to this antiquated notion that perhaps there are more important events occurring in our fair metropolis than fundamentalist zealots spray-painting religious slogans on snow banks.

The bus inside of everyone

Published March 4, 2004

Oh, sure. People here are really worried about the whole bus strike ordeal. But in retrospect, it is not that big of a problem. I know of a whole other Metro Transit-type of transportation. It's called...

Time for a change, Mr. Bush

by Steven Snyder
Published March 4, 2004

Dear Mr. Bush, Why are you a bigot? For a long time I have supported you when others would not, written columns defending you while others were calling for your head and told others to have faith when...