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Playing for Time
Alistair Cooke reflects on why it takes so long for the Supreme Court to reach a verdict.
Freedom in America
Do spontaneous protests occur? Alistair Cooke explores Rosa Parks鈥� infamous bus ride.
Testing Times in the Advancement of Science
GM crops remind Alistair Cooke of other scientific developments that caused controversy.
Laws Doomed from the Start
Alistair Cooke explores how an electric golf buggy altered the US disability law.
Witticisms and Crazy One-Liners
With the Balkan wars still ongoing, Alistair Cooke relies on humour for some light relief.
A Course in Manners
Alistair Cooke reflects on male chivalry, the feminist movement and good manners.
Two Attitudes about China
Alistair Cooke reflects on the Chinese reaction to an accidental bombing of their embassy.
Columbine High School shootings, 1999
The shootings by schoolboys in Columbine High School, Colorado and the gun control debate.
No Schadenfreude on Nato's Birthday
Alistair Cooke recalls his memories of 1949 when NATO was first created.
What's Your Exit Strategy?
On the 50th anniversary of NATO, Alistair Cooke considers the power it wealds.
