I Know Just What You Mean: The Power of Friendship in Women's Lives

Ellen Goodman

	I Know Just What You Mean: The Power of Friendship in Women's Lives
	Published: 02 May, 2001
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I Know Just What You Mean: The Power of Friendship in Women's Lives

Tough Race In Colorado For Open Senate Seat

In the tight race for the open U.S. Senate seat in Colorado, Democratic Rep. Mark Udall faces-off against former GOP Rep. Bob Schaffer. Michael Riley, a reporter for the Denver Post, says Udall is being labeled a "Boulder liberal" and Schaffer is being called "Big Oil Bob."

Lawyer For Bin Laden's Driver Lays Out Next Steps

A military jury has handed Salim Hamdan a 5 1/2-year sentence, but he is likely to serve less than six months. Neal Katyal, a law professor at Georgetown University and Hamdan's lead counsel, says the sentence shows the administration's approach to the war on terrorism is flawed.

Ron Suskind Alleges War Fought On False Premises

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind says that the war in Iraq was based not simply on blunders but on lies. His book, The Way of the World, accuses the Bush administration of burying critical information and forging a letter that linked Iraq to the Sept. 11 attacks.

Cheek: Darfur Work May Have Led To Revoked Visa

China has revoked the visa of former Olympic speedskater Joey Cheek. Though he was given no explanation, Cheek says he suspects his Darfur-related activism may have prompted the move. He runs Team Darfur, which highlights the violence in the region.

Doctor Who Treated K2 Survivors Recounts Ordeal

Eleven climbers are confirmed dead on K2. American Dr. Eric Meyer, who treated several of the climbers who managed to escape, says there were too many people in too small an area moving slowly in extremely hazardous conditions.

Carl Lewis On Sportsmanship, Olympic Legacy

Just before the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Olympic legend Carl Lewis reflects on his participation in the games and his philosophy of sportsmanship. The track star weighs in on how athletes should respond to political controversies surrounding this year's games.

Black Reporter Removed From Covering McCain

Stephen Price of the Tallahassee Democrat was one of several reporters covering John McCain's stop-over in Florida last week. But he was the only black reporter in the press corps that day when McCain's security team singled him out and asked him to leave. Price shares his story with NPR's Tony Cox.

Candidates' Energy Plans Analyzed

Barack Obama wants to tap into the strategic petroleum reserve to ease gas prices. John McCain wants to allow offshore drilling. The National Journal's Margie Kriz says Obama's plan won't affect oil prices by much, while McCain's offers few near-term benefits.

China's Uighurs In Spotlight After Attack

Two Muslim members of the Uighur minority are under arrest in connection with Monday's attack in Kashgar, China, that killed 16 paramilitary troops. Washington Post reporter Jill Drew says tensions between Xinjiang Province's Uighurs and Han Chinese are rising.

ALA President Bows Out, Offers Final 'List'

Regular featured guest Loriene Roy has completed her term as president of the American Library Association. In an exit interview, Roy shares highlights from her time leading the group, what the future holds for her and one final list of suggested literary "musts" for the inquiring mind.

Summer Knight: Is Kingsley This Year's Rogen?

Veteran actor rules the screen this summer, appearing in five features between June and August. Among his roles: a mystic in The Love Guru, a corrupt C.I.A. mastermind in War, Inc., and a stoned shrink in The Wackness.

American Rapper Eli Sweet Reflects On China

Atlanta native Eli Sweet moved to Chengdu, China, nearly two years ago to improve his Chinese and discover a new way of life. The energetic American raps in underground clubs with Chinese hip-hop artists. He says he encounters "an endless stream of adventure."

Rare Mandela Recordings Tell Apartheid Struggle

Independent producer Joe Richman scoured South Africa for rare recordings of Nelson Mandela for a five-part radio documentary. Titled Mandela: An Audio History, the series uses rare sound recordings to document the struggle against apartheid. He tells NPR's Tony Cox how he discovered them.

An Uneasy America: 'Why We Hate Us'

In his new book, Why We Hate Us, NPR's Dick Meyer argues that a lack of trust in public leadership and an overall weakening of public morality are part of the problem.

Why K2 Is Deadlier Than Mount Everest

Eleven people are feared dead on K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Two Dutch climbers have been rescued by helicopter, while an Italian awaits evacuation. Professional mountaineer Ed Viesturs explains what makes K2 more treacherous than Mount Everest.

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