COVER
The Optimism Bias (Science)
Those rose-colored glasses? We may be born with them. Why our brains tilt toward the positive*
NATION
TORN ASUNDER (Nation)
For Joplin, Mo., the deadliest tornado in decades turned a peaceful Sunday evening into a horror show.
Scenes from the Tornado Zone
Severe weather plagues the central states as stricken residents try to salvage what they can
Obamaworld 2012 (Nation)
The President's re-election team gets back to its (grass) roots
ESSAY
No More Gentleman's Agreements (Commentary / The Curious Capitalist)
We need a broader range of faces at the world's top economic institutions
To Oust a Dictator, Try Offering a Better Buyout (Commentary)
What will it take to make Middle East dictators go? How about better buyouts?
Bibi Provokes Barack (Commentary / In the Arena)
What Netanyahu gains by misrepresenting Obama's position on Middle East peace
Cherchez Les Femmes (Commentary / Viewpoint)
Has the women's movement in France finally caught up?
TO OUR READERS
Illusions and Reality (Cover)
LETTERS
Inbox (Inbox)
BUSINESS
Making Over Lagos (Intelligent Cities)
The governor has a plan: turn one of the world's worst cities into one of the best. It just might work
Self-Serving Stewardship (Conservation)
How companies protecting their supply chains can protect the environment too
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
High Manxiety (The Culture / Tuned In)
Why the men of sitcoms are feeling under siege
Tree Believer (The Culture / Movies)
The cosmic vision of Terrence Malick
Brad Pitt on the Mystery of Terry Malick
The Tree of Life star describes the free-form, family vibe in making a film with the world's most reclusive director
Bohemian Rhapsody (The Culture / Art)
Reuniting the Stein family's peerless collection
Pop Chart (The Culture)
What a Ride (The Culture / Sports)
The Indy 500 turns 100
PEOPLE
10 Questions for Henry Kissinger (10 Questions)
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger discusses China, Iraq and the music of Monty Python
BRIEFING
Mark Halperin Weighs the GOP Odds (Nation)
The Date of the Apocalypse (Milestones)
LightBox
Milestones (Milestones)
World
Help Not Wanted (Jobs)
Companies are flush, but they still won't hire
Briefing
Arthur Goldreich (Milestones)
Are Women Getting Too Much Calcium? (Health&Science)
Is Anybody Out There? (Health&Science)
The universe may be more hospitable to life than we thought
Home Economics (Economy)
Prices have fallen, but in many cities, renting is still cheaper