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February 2002

Features

When bombs terrorized America, the Attorney General launched the "Palmer Raids"

Narrow, humble irrigation ditches called acequias sustain an endangered way of life but for how long?

Bruce Selcraig

Blame Bugs Bunny and a nasty yawn for the Tasmanian devil's bad rap

When Uncle Sam passed the hat in World War II, Americans came up with $185 billion to buy U.S. bonds

The New York City courthouse that caused his downfall has been returned to its former glory, and Tweed's odious reputation has been refurbished

The idyllic Mediterranean retreat of Corsica also harbors homegrown terrorists, bent on achieving the island's secession from France

From the Editor

Our writers explore new worlds in time and space

From the Secretary

Points of Interest

After the events of September 11, even historical fiction takes on new meaning. Just ask Ted Turner

Stephanie Mansfield