COVER
Can Israel Survive Its Assault on Gaza? (The Well / Cover Story)
The assault, no matter how it ends, will not ease the Jewish state's existential anxiety. Peace, not war, is its only hope
NATION
Obama's National Security Point Man (The Well / Profile)
Jim Jones, Obama's National Security Adviser, has a general's stars and a pol's touch. He'll need both to help his boss succeed in the Middle East
ESSAY
The Bush Administration's Most Despicable Act (Commentary / In the Arena)
Bush's sanctioning of torture was his most callous, despicable act. It should be his lasting legacy
The Case for Bigger Government (Commentary / Commentary)
Economic recovery will require a massive expansion of public spending. Here's how to pay for it
The President's Peacemaking Quest (The Well / Viewpoint)
How the new President can push for a quick truce in Gaza and a larger Palestinian solution
The Recession's Big Test
Is it every man for himself? Maybe hard times can make us both tough and tender
The Psychic Secrets of 2009 Revealed! (Commentary / The Awesome Column)
Well, revealed by a psychic I met at brunch. Don't worry. She consulted Abe Lincoln
WORLD
Postcard from Adams (Postcard from)
As financial woes and falling attendance shutter Catholic churches nationwide, some of the faithful refuse to go quietly. A prayer (and a sit-in) for St. Stanislaus Kostka
Photos: The Parishioners of St. Stans Stand Vigil
A Catholic flock refuses to give up its Adams, Massachusetts home
BRIEFING
Milestones
The Moment
1|6|09: Washington
Pop Chart
Helen Suzman
The Skimmer
Higlights of Accomplishments and Results: The Administration of George W. Bush, 2001-2009
The World
10 ESSENTIAL STORIES
Verbatim
A Brief History Of: Ponzi Schemes
Donald E. Westlake
SCIENCE
E-Waste Not (Life / Going Green)
How--and why--we should make sure our old cell phones, TVs and PCs get dismantled properly
Photos: China's Electronic Waste Village
Guiyu, China breaks down much of the world's discarded electronics, slowly poisoning itself in the process
The Mystery of Borderline Personality Disorder (Science)
People with borderline personality disorder are some of psychology's hardest cases. Many commit suicide. But recent treatment advances are unlocking what was once a mystery illness
SOCIETY
What's Cooking? Bacon, For Dessert (Life / Food)
It's in cupcakes, chocolate bars and brittles galore. Why a breakfast stalwart is crossing over
TECHNOLOGY
A PG-Rated Second Life (Life / User's Guide)
Sony PlayStation's new virtual world looks realistic, but it's as exciting as a day at the mall
BUSINESS
Economy Cleanup: Clawback to the Future (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)
Obscenely paid people created a really big financial mess. Don't expect a refund
Can Apple Survive Without Jobs? (The Well / Business)
Rumors about the health of its indispensable CEO cast a shadow over the company's future
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Great Movie Performances (Movies)
TIME pays tribute to eight artists who helped us peer into the souls of mothers, lovers, fighters, truth tellers — the tortured and the happy-go-lucky of 2008
Battlestar Galactica: Life After Earth (Television)
Battlestar Galactica is more than a space chase: it's become a lyrical tale of humanity under siege
Short List (Short List)
TIME's Picks for the Week
John Grogan's Short List
TO OUR READERS
Covering the Holy Land
Balance and a sense of history are key to our reporting on the Middle East