With the situation in Iraq and the Middle East deadlier than ever, now is a good time to give pause and reflect on which major U.S. newsweekly does the best job of covering the American Civil War.This would be U.S. News & World Report, of course. The magazine's latest issue, now on newstands and pictured at right, lends some insight into Lincoln at Gettysburg and promises on the cover to take a "new look at America's greatest speech."
Here's a suggestion for editor-in-chief Mortimer B. Zuckerman for what his cover should be next week: Do another Lincoln cover, and celebrate the 13th anniversary of Garry Wills winning the Pulitzer prize for Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America (1992), a superb and influential work that took a new look at America's greatest speech way back in the early 90s.
We wish U.S. News well, as well, in their future reporting on that other Civil War, the one going on in Iraq, and on reporting on the eloquent speeches (from 2006) that will shine a shimmering and welcome light on this happening-right-now blood bath.
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After returning from an extended holiday in the far east (Cambodia -- Thrilling and Intense! Vietnam -- Beautiful People!), I breath a great sigh of relief to find "The Cup of Joe" still charging about throwing elbows like the Japanese rushing to board their bullet trains.
As always, Joe strikes a perfect balance, noting today's great pop cultural events (Daniel Craig -- Tasty!, Borat -- Ewww!) balanced out with biting social and political insights.
But what about the kitty?!? How's about a little cup of Cocoa for a dedicated reader?
I look forward to renewing my daily readership.
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