Vol. 165 No. 11
COVER
In a world of plenty, 1 billion peo ple are so poor, their lives are in danger. How to change that for good
Jeffery Sachs
A rock star in the staid world of economics
Journalism with a Conscience
WORLD
People power is changing the face of the Middle East, but the democracy deal isn't sealed--yet
Escaping Arafat's Shadow
In an exclusive interview, TIME speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Appointment in Damascus
Is Syrian leader Bashar Assad really in control?
SOCIETY
Politicians are trying to legislate free speech on college campuses. Is that a good idea?
SPORT
Big-time college athletes aren't scoring in class. The NCAA toughens up, but let's see if the new rules pass the test
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
The nation's largest purveyor of consumer gadgets hopes to build its business by tapping the wallets of Jill, Barry, Buzz and Ray
Now Drink This (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
Good Times Are Coming! (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business / Investing)
THE ONLY FUND MANAGER TO HAVE BEATEN THE S&P 500 FOR 14 YEARS IN A ROW ARGUES THAT A STRONG MARKET IS AHEAD
The Stapler Wars (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
Relief Pitch (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
Visa Charges Ahead (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
School of Bright Ideas (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
IDEO IS THE TOP DESIGN SHOP IN SILICON VALLEY. NOW A CO-FOUNDER IS ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THE WAY STUDENTS--AND BUSINESSES--THINK
Full of Energy (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
CHEVRONTEXACO'S CHIEF TALKS ABOUT GYRATING GAS PRICES, MIDDLE EAST TURMOIL--AND RECORD PROFITS
Style That Sells (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
WHILE OTHER DESIGNERS SEEK TO SHOCK, VALVO'S CREATIONS SHINE IN THE MARKETPLACE
The Fast Track (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
FANTASY CAMPS FOR DRIVERS OFFER THRILLS, CHILLS AND TOUGH LESSONS, AS OUR DAUNTLESS WRITER DISCOVERED
Texas Two-Step (Time Bonus Section April 2005: Inside Business)
LEAVE THE RENTAL CAR BEHIND AND EXPLORE HOUSTON BY PUBLIC TRANSIT. SERIOUSLY
Three Cheers for the Bush Doctrine (Viewpoint)
NATION
Threats are part of judges' lives. But a ruthless attack on one family in their Chicago home tests the whole system
Was the Killer Next Door?
Dennis Rader was a husband, father, church leader --and is now the man accused of terrorizing Wichita
LAW
The Supreme Court nixes the juvenile death penalty. What that says about the Justices' thinking--and ours
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
They're gay. But these writers are producing some of today's most compelling, and popular, series about heterosexuals
The Master of Illumination
Jonathan Safran Foer takes on one of America's darkest days
Duel at the Tipping Point
A fascinating study says a King's musical challenge to Bach marked the beginning of modern culture
Metallic Machinations
Robots, a movie for the young, celebrates being old
That Other Passion
The queen of Christian romance tries to cross over
6 Great Books You Might Have Missed
It's not too late! Really good books never die--they just come out as paperbacks
YOUR TIME
Say Ahh, Poor Yorick
PEOPLE
Q&A/Glenn Close
We Saved Gondor. Now Pay Us
Two Words to Sheen: Spin City
LETTERS
ESSAY
When Jen rejected all 25 suitors, it made a statement: We're not desperate
NOTEBOOK
The first glimpse of the legal teams in Michael Jackson's trial
Has Pennsylvania Found Its Arnold?
Ex-Steeler Lynn Swann may be the Republican gubernatorial nominee
Signing Off: A Brief History
Dan Rather can study the parting words of his TV predecessors for inspiration
Numbers
Still Short In Iraq
Why the military will continue to have problems with nation-building
Blogwatch
Milestones
Writers Wanted: Will Train
Telemundo starts a program to train writers for its soap operas
17 Years Ago in TIME
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