Cover Story: Patriot Acts
Dissidence, privilege, protest and pleasures--on being an American.

News: Free-Speech Lockdown
California prisons are a reporter's nightmare. Will new legislation change that?

Rev: Besides keeping your hands on the steering wheel, don't get out of the car and don't make any sudden movements.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Dirty Bastard: Rancid guitarist does it his way.

Rhapsody in Green: Santa Rosa Symphony swings to Gershwin.

Mr. American Pie: Brother Peter discovers that pizza is as pizza does.

Swirl 'n' Spit: Hall Winery.

King of Comedy: Aaron Lamb's performance anchors SRT's top-notch 'Present Laughter.'

Taxing Matters: Josh Kornbluth wants you to pay your taxes. How the famed monologuist--and dyed-in-the-womb Communist--became a pro-tax advocate.