COVER

Heroes of the Environment

The political leaders, entrepreneurs, activists and scientists leading the fight to save our planet

ESSAY

Age of Activism (In the Arena)

The financial meltdown may herald bigger reforms — if the next President makes government work again

UNITED STATES

Three Men and a Bailout (The Economy)

How fears of another Depression forced an unlikely trio to take charge of U.S. capitalism — and why the country will never be the same

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LETTERS