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Comments on several issues relevant to American politics and society in 1990. Act of moral cowardice and vicious hatred charged against the Dartmouth Review; Clarification that Newt Gingrich's critical remarks in a memorandum quoted in "The Washington Times," in October 1990 issue were not aimed at Democrats participating in the budget talks in the country; Evidence that the editors of the paper included the Hitler quotation intentionally.

The article talks about 2016 U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her image as a president during the aftermath of rival candidate Donald Trump's campaign against her. Topics include Hillary's intellectual and political acumen which earns praise from her critics like politicians Newt Gingrich and Lindsey Graham, Hillary's election into the U.S. Senate in 2000 and her partiality in passing a bankruptcy bill, and the criticisms on Clinton's charity the Clinton Foundation.

The article focuses on former U.S. House of Representative Speaker Newt Gingrich, who brought Rhode Island Representative Patrick Kennedy to the Roger Williams Park Zoo following a bipartisan talk about health care in the United States. It is suggested that Gingrich may run for president in 2008, and his ideas on the war on terrorism, Hurricane Katrina, and other national events are presented.

Focuses on Republican dominance of the U.S. House of Representatives, and their suppression of Democratic involvement. Complaints leveled by Democrat Representative Chris Bell against Republican Representative Tom DeLay for his breach of ethics, two of which earned DeLay an admonishing; Lack of input from Democrats on most legislation, which is swiftly voted on; How Newt Gingrich brought about the downfall of Democratic leadership, and what Democrats can learn from Gingrich's ungentlemanly strategy.

Presents quotes related to various events in the U.S. Comment by former member of political organization Ku Klux Klan David Duke on mid-term elections in Louisiana; Reply by U.S. President Bill Clinton to a demand by U.S. House Representative Dan Burton that the President should reimburse the U.S. Department of the Treasury money used to fund the Socks mail operation, which replies to letters written to the White House; Statement by liberal Roger Wilkins on his oratory regarding the political statement of U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Features lobbyist and anti-communist Grover Norquist. His efforts to bring about tax reform; Commitment to the downsizing of the U.S. federal government through the nonprofit organization Americans for Tax Reform; Background of his political involvement in Seychelles; Influence on U.S. politics and government; Relationship with House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Focuses on U.S. President George Bush administration's child care proposals. Opposition of the Congress to Bush's proposal of tax credits for parents; Proposal of a bill by Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico and Representative Tom Tauke of Iowa, that would cost $2.5 billion; Impact of the appointment of Newt Gingrich, House Republican, on the Bush legislation strategy; Statement by Bush that he opposes forcing businesses to give leaves to mothers or fathers with a baby.

The article discusses the academic career of Newt Gingrich. He taught a course called "Renewing American Civilization" at Kennesaw State College in Georgia, leaving after faculty protested the political content of the course. He then taught the same subject at Reinhardt College in Georgia, including the period when he was serving as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also began to sell video recordings of this course through his think tank, the Progress and Freedom Foundation. Gingrich was criticized for allowing corporate donations to this think tank or to his political action committee to have input into the content of the course, and was later investigated and cleared of tax law violations.

The article discusses the 1990 campaign for the Georgia U.S. House of Representatives by Democrat David Worley against incumbent Newt Gingrich that was decided by only 974 votes. Worley capitalized on Gingrinch's vote for a congressional pay raise and use of a car and driver while in Washington, D.C., ignoring of a local airline union, and refusing to shake Worley's hand in a debate. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee denied Worley additional campaign funds, and his campaign was outspent by Gingrich's 4-1. The election ended in a recount in which Gingrich was declared the winner.

Reports on the state of U.S. politics as of February 1997. Controversy over the captured telephone conversation between House Speaker Newt Gingrich, his lawyer and his House lieutenants; Background of the ethics campaign waged by the Democrats against Gingrich; Criticisms against the nature of the investigation into the ethical lapse committed by Gingrich.

Examines the Republican Medicare reform plan introduced by U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich on September 14, 1995. Similarities of the plan with U.S. President Bill Clinton's health care reform plan released in 1994; Provisions of the proposals for managed care; Significance of the plans to Medicare beneficiaries.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "The Republicans Cometh," which predicted that the Republicans will win the U.S. elections; "The Elephant Man," which focused on the political epiphany of House Speaker Newt Gingrich; "The Newstoid Cometh," which portrayed Gingrich as an issue-oriented politician.

Comments on issues and events related to society and politics in the U.S. as of February 1998. Decision of the Democratic National Committee to stop accepting contributions amounting to $100,000 or more; Acknowledgment of the executive editor of "The Washington Post" on the racial tensions in their newsroom; Proposal of House Speaker Newt Gingrich to prevent earned income tax credit cheating.

Comments on the real estate tax relief bill H. R. 1414, introduced in the U.S. House by Democrat Michael Andrews. Analysis about the impact of the bill on real estate developers; Support for the bill by Democrat David Boren and Republican Newt Gingrich; Argument against the bill for creating budget deficit and hampering economic growth; Claim of economists for their inability to pull out of the current recession due to oversupply of real estate; Expected impact of the bill on the value of existing properties and on public offices.