COVER
The Meaning of Michelle Obama (The Well / Cover Story)
She's beaten back criticism and caricature to become the most watched First Lady in a generation. An intimate look at how Michelle Obama is changing the White House — and America — forever
Interview with the First Lady (The Well / Cover Story)
Photos
Behind the Scenes with Michelle Obama
TIME photographer Callie Shell shows why the First Lady is such a big hit
Michelle Obama's Style Evolution
She cruised the campaign trail in casual looks, but ever since she entered the White House, The First Lady has streamlined her style
NATION
Seeking Shelter (The Well / Snapshot)
Some newly homeless Americans are moving into tent cities. This is one of them
ESSAY
The Networks Look Ahead: Change, the Channel (Tuned In)
With their new schedules, TV networks try to figure out how to deliver good times in hard times
A Middle Ground on Enemy Combatants (Commentary / In the Arena)
Amid the mudslinging, we still haven't found a good way to prosecute enemy combatants. Here's one
Understanding America's Shift on Abortion
The folks at Gallup have announced that, for the first time, more Americans are pro-life than pro-choice. There are all kinds of ways to misunderstand what that means
WORLD
Postcard from Ramallah (Postcard: Ramallah)
To Palestinians, the massive Israeli separation barrier is an eyesore and an insult. To graffiti artists, it's the world's biggest canvas. Painting the wall, one letter at a time
Graffiti for Hire in the West Bank
For 30 Euros, a group of Palestinian peace activists will paint your message on the Israeli-built separation wall in the West Bank
The CIA's Silent War in Pakistan (The Well / World)
In the fight against al-Qaeda, pilotless drones are redefining warfare. But they could be doing more harm than good
China's New Deal: Modernizing the Middle Kingdom (The Well / World)
To cushion itself against recession, China is investing in one of the most ambitious public-works programs ever seen
Photos: China Rebuilds
LETTERS
Inbox
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Eminem's Relapse: Back to His Old Tricks (Music)
The same old Eminem returns to a whole new world with his first studio album since 2004
Eminem's Five Best Songs. Ever.
TIME analyzes five of his best songs.
Terminator Salvation Review: Sensory Overload (Movies)
Terminator Salvation will stun your eyes and ears. Want emotions? Bring your own!
The Evolution of Christian Bale
The Terminator Salvation star rises from child actor to action hero
A New Novel Explores Dickens' Messy Life (Books)
Richard Flanagan's new novel explores the life and loves of the great Victorian writer
Short List
TIME'S PICKS FOR THE WEEK
BUSINESS
Why We Should Listen to Peter Schiff's Bad News (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)
Peter Schiff predicted the credit collapse long before the "experts." So why is it so hard to hear him now?
Peter Schiff: Trash-Talking the Markets
Video: Peter Schiff predicted the economic collapse and has other extreme views on the market's future
SOCIETY
Twittering in Church, with the Pastor's O.K. (Life / Religion)
Instead of reminding worshippers to silence their cell phones, a small but growing number of churches across the country are encouraging people to integrate text-messaging into their relationship with God
How Stereotypes Defeat the Stereotyped (Life / Social Norms)
Even without the presence of overt racism, people who belong to stigmatized groups may be vulnerable enough to stereotypes that they thwart themselves
Hate That Tattoo? Making Them Easier to Remove (Life / Technology)
Easier-to-remove ink is now available
Lidia Bastianich Saves Our Dough (Life / Life Coach)
Save that Bread!
Video: Chef Lidia Bastianich shows you how to use bread that's a few days old with this simple panzanella recipe
Lidia Bastianich's Bread Recipes
Recycle bread and make it into Chocolate Bread Parfait, Panzanella, Artichoke and Bread Fritatta or Peach Lasagna
SCIENCE
Is the President Green Enough? (The Well / Going Green)
New fuel-efficiency rules are a start, but Obama must take political risks for climate change
SPECIAL SECTION
The Other GM (Global Business / Manufacturing)
The Detroit giant is trying to stave off bankruptcy in the U.S. — good thing business is booming in China
Flirting with Disaster (Global Business / Megacities)
Naples is chaotic, beautiful, ungovernable--and plans carefully for the worst
Suzy Welch on How to Make a Sound Decision (Also In This Issue)
Suzy Welch impulsively upended a marriage but offers measured advice for decision makers. How the guy up the street got rich. The mad scientists who blew up Wall Street
BRIEFING
The Moment
5|18|09: Philadelphia
The World
10 ESSENTIAL STORIES
The Tonight Show
The Skimmer
Book Review: Bloggers on the Bus: How the Internet Changed Politics and the Press by Eric Boehlert