EDITOR'S DESK
The Recovery Paradox (To Our Readers)
COVER
The 97-lb. Recovery (Nation)
America's rebound is slow, spotty and anemic. Can the economy get back to fighting weight?
COMMENTARY
Incarceration Nation (Worldview)
The war on drugs has succeeded only in putting millions of Americans in jail
Ten Is Enough (In the Arena)
We've accomplished our mission in Afghanistan. Bring the troops home now
How to Stay Alive While Being Black
In the wake of the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, some advice for young black boys
FEATURES
The Home Team (Education)
Tebow laws let homeschooled kids play sports on public-school teams. But not everyone is a fan
Rendering Unto Castro (World)
On his visit to Cuba, the Pope will find his church with greater influence as it plays a game of patience and diplomacy
The New Christian Right (Nation)
How Rick Santorum's campaign has revitalized the GOP's social-conservative network
THE CULTURE
Keeping Afloat (Sports)
For many Olympic athletes, raising money is a second job
A Synchronized Swim Lesson With Sean Gregory
TIME reporter Sean Gregory joins the women in the USA Olympic synchronized swimming team to experience just how tough the sport really is
The Ratings Game (Movies)
Realistic violence in The Hunger Games vs. the real-world threats of Bully
It's Easy Not Being Green (The Awesome Column)
Why Gen Y can't be bothered to save the planet
Homer-Erotic (Books)
A passionate novel reimagines the Trojan War as a gay love story
Pop Chart
Sweet Spot (Small Business)
Niche skimakers are making a run for diehard skiers
10 Questions for Shimon Peres (10 Questions)
Two-time Israeli Prime Minister and current President Shimon Peres on peace, a nuclear Iran and Facebook
BRIEFING
High Noon for Health Care (Nation)
Obama's signature domestic initiative goes on trial
Brian Lamb (Milestones)
Milestones (Milestones)
Ulu Grosbard (Milestones)
World
Pollution in Utero (Health&Science)
Babies' prenatal exposures boost behavioral risks