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Jun 30, 2003 — By Patrick Michels

Platon, who photographed the former president for the cover, discusses portraiture and creating the perfect image.

Political Agenda

Jun 30, 2003 — By Patrick Michels

Editor Evan Smith talks about interviewing George H. W. Bush.

May 31, 2003 — By Patrick Michels

Three South Padre Island artists work on the beach, but don't call them bums.

Inside the Beltway

May 31, 2003 — By Patrick Michels

Executive editor S. C. Gwynne talks about Al Gonzales, getting access, and Washington politics.

May 31, 2003 — By Patrick Michels

Writer-at-large Cecilia Ballí describes what it is like to be in Juárez, where hundreds of women have been murdered in the past ten years.

Apr 30, 2003 — By Patrick Michels

Dan Winters, who shot this month's photo essay, "Cuts Above," discusses finding the right piece of meat.