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TABLE OF CONTENTS
76 THE 20 MOST FASCINATING MEN IN POLITICS
It’s reigning men! Whether they rule in Washington, on the world stage, or even in outer space, these 20 leaders inspire, provoke, and keep us guessing.
88 THE LONG WAY HOME
On June 8, 1968, 2 million Americans mourned the death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy as a train bearing his coffin traveled from New York to Washington, D.C. Magnum photographer Paul Fusco’s never-before-seen images chronicle a nation’s grief.
92 A HEADBANGER HEADS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE By Tom Dunkel
Ohio congressman John Kasich faces long odds for the presidential bid he’s considering for 2000. A pop culture devotee, he is the anti-Gore. And Kasich may have the right stuff to stop Al’s hand-me-down presidency.
96 JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN By Douglas Brinkley
Johnny Depp and Hunter Thompson were destined to meet one day. And when they did, the result was the new film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, starring Depp as Thompson’s antihero.
102 THE WEIRD WORLD OF MILITARY JUSTICE By Jim Lewis
Imagine a parallel universe in which you could be thrown into prison for showing up late for work, cussing, or committing adultery. Welcome to a military court-martial.
COVER
Johnny Depp, photographed by Satoshi Saikusa. Styling by Annett Monheim for Streeters NY. Prop styling by Jerry Schwartz. Makeup by Patty York. Hair by Jimmy Paul for Garren NY Salon. Johnny Depp is wearing trousers by Polo Ralph Lauren. Illustration on shirt and background from original artwork by Ralph Steadman. Silk-screened shirt by Izquierdo Studios.
33 PRIMARIES
Monks and punks at the Tibetan Freedom Concert… Corporate America’s wish list for Chinese markets… The sweet smell of power.
44 QUIPS JOCK SLAP
Sportsmanship, shportsmanship. Today’s athletes are portrayed as spoiled, greedy egomaniacs, but what could be more American?
BY JOHN HENSON
46 AMERICAN DREAMS AL’S INNER ALIEN
Vice President Gore’s vision of globalism expands beyond Earth to space. But to make it into the stratosphere of history, Gore will have to face down naysayers and embrace his natural quirkiness.
BY NAOMI WOLF
48 BETWEEN THE LINES GO DOWN WITH GLORY!
Our columnist sounds the rallying cry of the GOP: Republicans must act on the results of Kenneth Starr’s investigation of the president, even if it means losing their majority in the House.
BY TONY BLANKLEY
51 WHITE HOUSE GET ME OUT OF AFRICA!
When Bill Clinton traveled to Africa earlier this year, a press caravan followed. Notes from the front on zebra dinners, lion sightings, and camaraderie.
BY CLAIRE SHIPMAN
54 EYEWITNESS A SHOCK FELT ROUND THE WORLD
Forty-five years ago, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were put to death. Now, their son recalls the pain the execution brought home.
BY ROBERT MEEROPOL
56 PLAYERS HE SHALL OVERCOME
Michael Moore’s supersize frame may be the last thing a CEO wants to see, yet the brash documentary filmmaker has become a blue-collar icon. Will audiences embrace his new film or bump it to the video rack?
BY MAT EDELSON
60 OPINION RANT!
One should have only one child. The U.S. is not infinitely expandable, and resources are low. A man puts his zipper where his mouth is.
BY BILL McKIBBEN
62 LETTER FROM GUCCI GULCH SHAKE YOUR BOOTY
Election season is here, and Washington is in full schmooze mode. But these social events aren’t about fun—they’re about who will charm how much money from whom.
BY SHEILA KAPLAN
64 SCANDAL THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF HARDING
When President Warren Harding fell ill on a road trip, the first lady decided to trust the diagnosis of her hometown homeopath. It cost the president his life—and new revelations point to a cover-up.
BY CARL SFERAZZA ANTHONY
66 HISTORY TOP 10 TARGETED BOOKS
As the most comprehensive history of politically motivated censorship arrives in stores this month, we take a look back at ten provocative books you were supposed to forget.
BY NICHOLAS J. KAROLIDES
68 NATIONAL COP GRILLER
Los Angeles attorney Stephen Yagman has long been the LAPD’s worst nightmare. Now, as special prosecutor in the Ruby Ridge trial, he’ll take on the feds. But will Yagman’s bombast backfire?
BY JESSICA SEIGEL
72 BUSINESS HEEL THE WORLD
Shoe designer Kenneth Cole broke ground with issue-oriented advertising. He married a Cuomo. He donates a portion of his profits to charity. How one impresario fuses fashion and politics.
BY ANNETTE TAPERT
DEPARTMENTS
16 Editor’s Letter
18 Contributors
22 Letters
26 We the People
40 Scoop
114 Horoscope
116 If I Were President: John Irving
The venerated novelist’s campaign slogan: NO MORE UNWANTED CHILDREN!