COVER

EDITOR'S DESK

COMMENTARY

Obama's Fairness Doctrine (In the Arena)

The President slaps the GOP candidates even as he invokes sacred conservative themes

A Newt For All Seasons

If Gingrich takes over the GOP, which of his personas will show up to claim the prize?

BRIEFING

The Plug-In Surge (Economy)

Automakers are pushing a new breed of efficient hybrid cars

The End of an Epidemic? (Health&Science)

Why a proposed new definition of autism has parents and advocates worried

FEATURES

Rain Forest for Ransom (Environment)

Ecuador's demand: Pay us or we'll drill for oil in the Amazon. Should the world say yes?

Charms of the Quiet Child (Health Special)

Big personalities may get the applause, but reserve can be a gift, and a little shyness can be O.K.

Election 2012 (Election 2012)

Will the real GOP candidate please stand up?

THE CULTURE

Beautiful Losers (Television)

Come to Luck for the horses, but stay for the people

Obama Wins! (The Awesome Column)

At the Nevada Democratic caucus, the President triumphs. Over himself

Super Brother (Sports)

Giants quarterback Eli Manning has thrown off Peyton's shadow