COVER
Can Service Save Us? (Nation)
It just might. By helping returning troops regain their sense of purpose, veterans' groups are proving that public service is therapeutic
EDITOR'S DESK
Service Is a Silver Bullet (Cover)
COMMENTARY
Has Jeb's Time Come?
Genes, family history and shifting demographics explain why another Bush may run in 2016
FEATURES
The Horror Upstairs (Nation)
The largest known massacre of gay people in U.S. history remains unsolved and little understood
A Turn in Tehran (World)
A rare visit to Iran during its surprising election reveals a nation eager to be heard
The Face of Buddhist Terror (World)
It's a faith famous for its pacifism and tolerance. But in several of Asia's Buddhist-majority nations, monks are inciting bigotry and violence — mostly against Muslims
THE CULTURE
10 Questions for Mavis Staples (10 Questions)
Gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples on her hipster fan base, opening for Dr. King and that proposal from Dylan
Pop Chart
The Catfish Came Back (Television)
MTV's series keeps hope--and deception--alive
The Great Outdoorsman (The Awesome Column)
With advice from the Secretary of the Interior, I take a camping trip all the way to my backyard
Prince of Light (Art)
How artist James Turrell conquered the heavens
Coddle Models (Tech)
Cars that can steer themselves--at a dealer near you
BRIEFING
The Cyberboss Steps Forward (Nation)
Milestones (Milestones)
Bernard Sahlins (Milestones)
Founding father of improv
Washing Windows (Tech)
Microsoft takes another crack at its operating-system upgrade
Yoga Fusion (Nation)
A summer of bend trends
The Next Move in Recycling (Nation)
Curbside composting comes to New York City
Secret Sharers (Conversation)
A close look at privacy, surveillance and hacktivism
Anne McClain (Milestones)
'I couldn't stand, I couldn't breathe, and then there were tears.'
World
Fear the Burn (Health)
Why U.S. sunscreens are overshadowed
Ralph Graves (Milestones)
Vital editor of LIFE
Briefing
And Now The Selling of Obamacare (Nation)
Will Americans buy a plan they don't love?