COVER
Be Very Afraid of The China Bubble (Features / World)
Its economy grew on real estate mania and easy money--does this sound familiar?
A Great Leap Forward (World)
Can China's famously thrifty workers become the world's big spenders?
FEATURES
Girls, Interrupted (Health Special)
Children pay a price when childhood ends too soon
I Owe U (Education)
Student debt is on track to top $1 trillion this year. What happens when diplomas stop opening doors?
Little Women (Health Special)
More girls are starting puberty at 8. What are the causes--and risks?
BRIEFING
The Big Questions: By Mark Halperin (Nation)
Briefing
Dan Wheldon (Milestones)
Head Count (Milestones)
On Oct. 31, the 7 billionth person is projected to be born. What do our growing numbers mean for our future?
Spotlight
Milestones (Milestones)
World
Sue Mengers (Milestones)
ADHD at Age 4? (Health&Science)
Treatment guidelines for preschoolers
LightBox
COMMENTARY
Uncertainty? Don't Be So Sure (The Curious Capitalist)
Fundamental economic issues, not fear of the unknown, are rattling markets
An Implausible Populist (In the Arena)
Obama hopes to join forces with the protesters, but his record tells another story
Complexity Equals Corruption (Worldview)
Herman Cain's "9-9-9" plan isn't perfect, but it's less crazy than you might think
THE CULTURE
Who Speaks for the 1%? (The Awesome Column)
I do! They're just like the 99%, but they throw better weddings
Pop Chart
Conflict of Interest (Games)
Video games based on America's real wars are big business
10 Questions for John Paul Stevens (10 Questions)
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens on guns, the death penalty and doubting Shakespeare
Pick Pockets (Food)
Cities respond to the rise of urban foraging
The Stranger (Books)
A new look at van Gogh's life--and death
Crazy for You (Movies)
Two small films launch two big talents