Vol. 171 No. 19
COVER
Our fifth annual list of the world's most influential people: leaders, thinkers, heroes, artists, scientists and more
ESSAY
Noted statistician Joel Stein creates a mathematical formula to rank the influence of everyone from Vladimir Putin to Bruce Springsteen
TO OUR READERS
What does it take to produce 100 profiles by 100 writers, plus great photography and five different covers? A whole world of talent
NATION
Harold Ickes has toiled for insurgent Democrats since Eugene McCarthy in 1968. Now he's working for Hillary Clinton
Exit Wright (In The Arena)
The preacher's brand of hate has haunted the Democrats for decades. An Obama win would silence it for good
WORLD
Zainab Salbi's mother urged her never to lose her voice. Now she helps women in war-torn areas regain theirs
Measuring Iraq's Security Forces (The Well / World)
The U.S. is counting on Iraq's security forces to take on greater responsibilities. But despite some progress, the Iraqis remain plagued by desertion and sectarianism--if they're even awake. Why the U.S. still can't stand down
Postcard: Elk Grove (Postcard: Elk Grove)
Determined residents are helping one California suburb fight its way back from the housing crisis. Now just might be the right time to buy a home
NOTEBOOK
Montana or Molehill? (Briefing / The Moment)
By baring some flesh, Miley Cyrus exposes a cultural gap
Numbers
(Q & A)
Verbatim
Dashboard (Briefing / Washington Memo)
HEALTH & MEDICINE
farm. Should you make the switch?
BUSINESS
Not knowing what your colleagues make can hurt you. A modest proposal for closing the paycheck gap
TECHNOLOGY
How a bitter character with a talent for Photoshop became one of the biggest, funniest hits on the Web
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Heroes made of iron, grit and memories--and the price real heroes' families pay
No Longer Silenced (Downtime)
PEOPLE
From career journalist to First Lady of California, this best-selling author and member of the Kennedy clan has written a new book, Just Who Will You Be? Maria Shriver will now take your questions
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Pension funds may take a more active role in the growing financial war against terrorism
Gem of an Idea. (Global Business: Turkey - Mining - Investing - Top Business Teams / Mining)
An alliance between Botswana and De Beers offers a further remedy to Africa's "resource curse"
Istanbul's Economic Tension (Global Business: Turkey - Mining - Investing - Top Business Teams / Turkey)
A lawsuit threatens to undo the pro-Islamic government's record of reform and growth
Different by Design (Global Business: Turkey - Mining - Investing - Top Business Teams / Top Business Teams)
A new breed of consultant is using the tools of design to solve business problems creatively
Business Books.
What do you do when your partner cheats--not inside the bedroom but within the family finances? Slogans that really sizzle; manga management 101