March 14, 2005 | Vol. 165 No. 11

The End of Poverty

In a world of plenty, 1 billion peo ple are so poor, their lives are in danger. How to change that for good

Jeffery Sachs

A rock star in the staid world of economics

Journalism with a Conscience

When History Turns a Corner

People power is changing the face of the Middle East, but the democracy deal isn't sealed--yet

Escaping Arafat's Shadow

In an exclusive interview, TIME speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Appointment in Damascus

TIME columnist Joe Klein on the Syrian troop withdrawal and President Assad

Fighting Words 101

Politicians are trying to legislate free speech on college campuses. Is that a good idea?

Getting Benched

Big-time college athletes aren't scoring in class. The NCAA toughens up, but let's see if the new rules pass the test

Who Will Buy It? (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

The nation's largest purveyor of consumer gadgets hopes to build its business by tapping the wallets of Jill, Barry, Buzz and Ray

Now Drink This (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

Investing: Good Times Are Coming! (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business / Investing)

THE ONLY FUND MANAGER TO HAVE BEATEN THE S&P 500 FOR 14 YEARS IN A ROW ARGUES THAT A STRONG MARKET IS AHEAD

The Stapler Wars (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

Book Review: Relief Pitch (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

Visa Charges Ahead (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

School of Bright Ideas (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

IDEO IS THE TOP DESIGN SHOP IN SILICON VALLEY. NOW A CO-FOUNDER IS ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THE WAY STUDENTS--AND BUSINESSES--THINK

Full of Energy (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

CHEVRONTEXACO'S CHIEF TALKS ABOUT GYRATING GAS PRICES, MIDDLE EAST TURMOIL--AND RECORD PROFITS

Style That Sells (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

WHILE OTHER DESIGNERS SEEK TO SHOCK, VALVO'S CREATIONS SHINE IN THE MARKETPLACE

The Fast Track (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

FANTASY CAMPS FOR DRIVERS OFFER THRILLS, CHILLS AND TOUGH LESSONS, AS OUR DAUNTLESS WRITER DISCOVERED

Texas Two-Step (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)

LEAVE THE RENTAL CAR BEHIND AND EXPLORE HOUSTON BY PUBLIC TRANSIT. SERIOUSLY

Three Cheers for the Bush Doctrine (Viewpoint)

History has begun to speak, and it says that America made the right decision to invade Iraq