Overview: Big issues mirrored in little events
A study: 'America's single most important domestic problem'
The right-wing extremists: An upper midwest variation
The university: Professional dignity and student ribaldry
The Minnesota legislature: The political response
The irresponsible press: A deeper problem
The law of libel: A right decision and dangerous dicta
The trial, I: The defense becomes a prosecution
The trial II: The defense defeats itself
The trial III: the jury renders judgment
Epilogue: Lessons from a lawsuit.