COVER
The Case For Mitt Romney (Election 2012: The Choice)
Viewpoints: Why I'm Voting for Romney
Five prominent Republicans explain why they support Mitt Romney
The Case For Barack Obama (Election 2012: The Choice)
Viewpoints: Why I'm Voting for Obama
Four prominent Democrats explain why they support President Barack Obama
Dark Money (Election 2012: Campaign Finance)
More than $200 million spent on this election came from faceless donors. A TIME/ProPublica report on how mystery cash is changing American politics
Dark Goes Local (Election 2012: Campaign Finance)
A Pop-Up Problem (Election 2012: Campaign Finance)
Executive Decision (Election 2012: The Choice)
Outsmarting The Surge (Nation)
The devastating superstorm was a sign of things to come. How we can better prepare for a catastrophe-prone future
EDITOR'S DESK
A Time for Choosing (Cover)
COMMENTARY
Breaking the Deadlock (Worldview)
Taming a dysfunctional political system will be the next President's first priority
Oh, No! We're Gonna Win! (Viewpoint)
Republicans expect things to get worse. Which is why Romney will lose, right?
Closing Arguments (In the Arena)
We will not jump off the fiscal cliff. We'll be fine despite an unsatisfying campaign
FEATURES
25 Best Inventions Of The Year (The 25 Best Inventions Of The Year)
Robots, rovers and the rest of 2012's most important innovations, from the affordable to the extreme
THE CULTURE
10 Questions for Anne Lamott (10 Questions)
Best-selling author Anne Lamott on praying, undecided voters and her reading up on Honey Boo Boo
Call Me Maybe? (The Awesome Column)
I was hoping to be courted by the candidates. Alas, they know me too well
BRIEFING
Letitia Baldrige (Milestones)
Manners maven
Milestones (Milestones)
Who Is Gary Johnson? (Nation)
And why is the GOP so mad at him?
Playing for Keeps (Health)
Smart-phone games could make health care more fun--and effective
World
Briefing
Jacques Barzun (Milestones)
Cultural historian
Jeff Blatnick (Milestones)
Unlikely wrestling champion