Vol. 169 No. 27
COVER
our true power came from democratic ideals, not military might
A Slow Road To Civil Rights ( The Making Of America)
As President, Kennedy initially moved cautiously on segregation. But by the spring of 1963, he knew that more was needed
The Catholic Conundrum (The Making Of America / J.F.K.)
questions about religious belief
Called to Action, Inspired to Give Back (The Making Of America / J.F.K.)
The Profile in Courage Award carries on my father's legacy of public service
The Cool Factor (The Making Of America / J.F.K.)
Off duty and on, J.F.K. defined effortless American elegance
The Swingingest President Ever ( The Making Of America)
Kennedy kept his terrific game and love of the fairway hidden from the public
The Assassination: Was It a Conspiracy? ( The Making Of America)
plot. Here are two ways of looking at it
The Politics of Race (Commentary)
Old stereotypes and assumptions about intellect and competence still haunt Hispanic and black politicians in Washington
WORLD
The world has tried--and failed--to weaken Palestinian radicals by isolating them. It's time for a change of course
NOTEBOOK
THE SCORE
Milestones (Briefing)
A Secretary Testifies (Briefing / Washington Memo)
Somalia's al-Qaeda Link (Briefing / World Spotlight)
Verbatim
Courage Under Fire (Briefing / The Moment)
We need heroes because there is still no such thing as routine danger
Dashboard
Numbers
NATION
Michael Chertoff survived Katrina and calls for his resignation. How the head of Homeland Security always manages to stay one step ahead of controversy
ESSAY
After the baby came along, our pet lost his dominion over my heart and lap. A "Take Your Dog to Work Day" confessional
Credit for Bad Behavior (Commentary)
If buying offsets can excuse excessive carbon use, why not other irresponsible acts?
BUSINESS
As Apple's new gadget debuts, some start-ups are looking to reinvent mobile-phone service
The Rising Costs of Food (Life: Environment - Behavior - Technology - Fashion - Fit Nation / The Contrarian)
Why it's good that food prices are finally rising after years of bargain groceries
Hacking Toward Happiness (Life: Environment - Behavior - Technology - Fashion - Fit Nation / Technology)
Striving for both speed and satisfaction, life hackers specialize in digital self-help
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Is surgery or exercise the way to go? The difference depends on the patient--and the pain
The Greatest Migration (The Well / Nature)
In Sudan, a wondrous wildlife discovery
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The star who likes doing the unlikely, such as another Die Hard
The Third Season (Life: Environment - Behavior - Technology - Fashion - Fit Nation / Fashion)
Resort-wear collections help launch spring styles and make luxury shopping a year-round affair
It's an Ad. But Is It Art? (Culture Complex)
If you think commercials are the stupid parts of TV, two new shows may prove you wrong
Black and Blue-Blooded (Arts: Movies - Culture Complex - Books - Downtown / Review)
Stephen Carter's mysteries explore the secret world of the African-American élite
PEOPLE
Five years ago, extremists murdered her journalist husband Daniel in Pakistan. Now, Angelina Jolie portrays her in the new film A Mighty Heart, based on her tragic love tale. Mariane Pearl will now take your questions
TO OUR READERS
With the U.S. in a pivotal moment similar to the one in 1960, we take a hard look at Kennedy and his legacy