Off balance

Boston-based New Balance built an image as the anti-Nike. Now America's feel-good shoe company finds itself in the midst of an ugly labor dispute.
by Jason Gay

The illustrated man

George Booth, the New Yorker's sage of disorder
by Amy Finch

Spin city

Cyclist Johnny Goldberg became a fitness guru by infusing a stationary-bike workout with a quest for spiritual happiness. But is he just the ultimate peddler?
by David Andrew Stoler

c o l u m n s

Editorial
Kosovo's killing fields The threat of mass murder once again haunts Europe. It must be stopped.

Don't Quote Me	by Dan Kennedy
Immaterial girl Deconstructing the mean-spirited nihilism of Maureen Dowd

City Hall	by Ben Geman
Outside game Gareth Saunders puts principle over politics

Talking Politics	by Michael Crowley
The player Politically connected lawyer Cheryl Cronin is a consummate Democratic insider -- and a high-powered woman in what's still a man's world

Out There	by Dan Zevin
Dare to be dysfunctional Self-helpless? Have I got a book for you . . .

National Interests	by Gary Griffith
Gag rule GOP senators have a firm grip on the impeachment process -- but keeping their mouths shut is killing them

Loosely Speaking	by Nancy Gaines
The man who knows everyone Plus, good-bye, glimmer twins

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