COVER
Obama Plays Hard Ball (U.S. Election 2012 / Democratic Convention)
His Postpartisanship never stood a chance. If there's a second term, the president plans a different game
The Interview (U.S. Election 2012 / Democratic Convention)
Barack Obama spoke with TIME's Michael Scherer on Aug. 21
ESSAY
One for All and All for One
It's time for Democrats to move away from identity politics
WORLD
Star Power (India)
Bollywood icon Aamir Khan wants to change India for the better by casting a harsh spotlight on the nation's injustices
BUSINESS
The New Shape of Retail (Small Business)
Spanx's fun, stylish shapewear is a runaway hit. What next? While traditional retailers scramble to get online, Spanx is opening its own stores. As other high-end, high-concept fashion brands have discovered, there is no substitute for the touch and feel of brick and mortar
VIEWPOINT
Back to the Future: Why the Non-Aligned Movement Isn't an Anachronism
The Non-Aligned Movement may seem like an anachronism. Here's why it's not
THE CULTURE
Show and Tel (Travel)
Making the most of exhibitionistic, hedonistic Tel Aviv
LETTERS
Space Travel (Inbox)
Female Factor; Great Plains; Localnomics; Acclaimed Critic; Jerusalem Divided