COVER

Why Always Mario? (Sports)

Manchester City and Italy striker Mario Balotelli has the eyes of the footballing world on him. But it's not always his remarkable skills with the ball that keep fans and detractors enthralled

BRIEFING

COMMENTARY

Breaking the Deadlock (Worldview)

Taming a dysfunctional political system will be the next President's first priority

Closing Arguments (In the Arena)

We will not jump off the fiscal cliff. We'll be fine despite an unsatisfying campaign

SPECIAL REPORT

UNITED STATES

Outsmarting The Surge

The devastating superstorm was a sign of things to come. How we can better prepare for a catastrophe-prone future

ELECTION 2012

The Case For Barack Obama (U.S. Election 2012)

Sure, we know he's not a savior. But he's a brave leader, worthy of four more years

ESSAY

LETTERS

Security State (Inbox)

Utopian Dream; Defining What's Right; Drug Trade; Insight into All Life; Ireland's True Heroes