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Not-So-Close Encounters
For decades, our films and literature have reflected our anxiety about life in outer space. Jerry Black is one UFO watcher who knows they're out there, he just hasn't found them yet
Dispatches
Being Jon Katz
The prolific author and Slashdot columnist has defined, catalyzed and guided a revolution: the geek revolution, for lack of a better term. And it's geeks themselves who view him with the most suspicion
Fantasy Politics: Finding Joy (and Justice) in the Land of Make-Believe
Why would you want a mere baseball franchise when you can own the president?
Trade Secrets
On the heels of ''Erin Brokovich'', a PBS special unveils ''trade secrets'' of the chemical industry. Will the public take note?
The Recounter
A new Hollywood screenplay based on the presidential election blends cultural history and modern day politics
When a Personal Vote Isn’t Personal
ACLU, National Voting Rights Institute"challenge vote-swap decision in court
Trading Places
Want to vote for Nader without hurting Gore? Log on and swap.
Three Questions
Bernard Shaw showed America what can happen when a debate moderator raises issues of race, gender and sexuality
A Pol Like You
Smithereens front man Pat DiNizio runs for U.S. Senate with a ''Rockin' Politics Jersey Style'' tour
You Can Call Me … What’s His Name?
At the Democratic Convention in L.A., the past overwhelms the present