November 1, 2003 Buckskin Diplomacy The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say. by Christopher Reed From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section. Read more articles by Christopher Reed Most popular At informational town hall meetings, faculty and staff press administrators for details. The Supreme Court Affirmative Action Rulings: An Analysis The underlying arguments project clashing worldviews of race and appropriate remedies. An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. Explore More From Current Issue Research New Harvard research finds octopuses go beyond sight and touch to find mates. Research Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk Museums & Collections Science and art capture the microscopic natural world.