[Walnut]

I noticed the article was written March 17th 2003
newsweek
How can that be? its only the ninth
am I missing something?
very interesting article

[FairOpinion]

The Issue date on Magazines is usually a week later, than when they actually are available at the stand. Apparently the article is from the March 17th issue of Newsweek, which hits the stands on the 10th and is available until the 17th.

[Illbay]

Newsweek and Time typically issue their editions seven to ten days in advance of the date on the cover.

Think of it as an "expires by" date.

[Amerigomag]

How can that be?

This article will be included in the March 17 edition of the printed magazine which may be in news stands right now.