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The Boston Phoenix October 5 - 12, 2000

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RU-486

Don't believe the hype. The 'morning after' drug does not offer women in need of abortions a safe, private alternative to visiting a clinic.
by Margaret Doris

By the book

A recent SJC ruling will expand students' rights by forcing colleges to honor their word -- even though the student who brought the case lost
by Harvey A. Silverglate

Red all over

The pundits said the 2000 Red Sox were supposed to
win the World Series. The pundits were smoking crack.
by Jason Gay

Intersections

Cairo Traffic is the latest book of verse from Lloyd Schwartz, whose hegira through the creative community of Cambridge and Boston has taken him through poetry and criticism, theater and academia
by Chris Wright

State of the Art

'Justice' arrives in court
by Nina Willdorf

Smushed Bush: Cheney's performance last night underscores his running mate's shortcomings
The gay thing: Cheney's answer was indistinguishable from Lieberman's
Iraq attack: Lieberman outshines Cheney in talking tough about Saddam
Activism: Rent busters
Follow-up: Drug law
Media: Making sense of the Herald's suburban push
Pranks: Will the real Neal Pollack please stand up?
Protest: The debate's debate gets messy
Reporter's Notebook: Debating points

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Double standard

Punishing people twice for the same crime violates the Constitution

Don't Quote Me	by Dan Kennedy
Spinning W.'s L Bush was brutal, but the media - wanting to be fair and cowed by an ignorant public - pronounce him fit to serve

Talking Politics	by Seth Gitell
Back to the future In their pursuit of votes, the candidates have made more appearances than ever on the chat-show circuit. But this election may hinge on something more old-fashioned: labor support.

Out There	by Nina Willdorf
Femme-inism On bringing home the bacon, frying it up in a pan, and topping it with a nice demi-glaze

Urban Buy	by Leslie Robarge
Two-wheel origami Will the folding bicycle catch on?

Ask Dr. Lovemonkey

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