Vol. 169 No. 25
COVER
It has emerged as the pariah term in the immigration debate. But here's why legalizing aliens makes sense
(Nation)
Photographer Samantha Appleton explores the world of migrant laborers
NATION
The justices recently decided 5 to 4 that workers are out of luck if they file an antidiscrimination complaint
The Country's Most Devilish Golf Course (Postcard: Oakmont)
The fast greens and deep rough outside Pittsburgh offer a torturous test for this year's U.S. Open
ESSAY
He saw how time erodes the memory of our battles against tyranny. Are we ignoring the lessons now?
King of the Road (Appreciation)
His father founded NASCAR, but Bill Jr. made the circuit matter--to the entire nation
Beware the Bloggers' Bile (Commentary)
are now as enraged as their foes. That may be a problem for the Democrats
WORLD
U.S. ties with Russia are ominously bad. Longtime diplomat Zbigniew Brzenski warns Washington to tread wisely in the days ahead
HEALTH & MEDICINE
The case of Andrew Speaker's TB highlights the important battle between bacteria and new antibiotics
The Psychology of Fatherhood (Life: Environment - Food - Law - Medicine - Behavior / Behavior)
Father's Day salutes the world's great dads, but it takes science to explain why some aren't so great
NOTEBOOK
Thailand's Trouble with Islamists (Briefing / World Spotlight)
Milestones (Briefing)
Loose Lips (Briefing / The Moment)
Overstating the threat of terrorism risks making us less safe
Numbers
Verbatim
People
Fred Thompson's Sly Script (Briefing / Washington Memo)
How the actor-politician went from guerrilla campaigner to viable contender
BUSINESS
Harvard's most famous dropout returns for his diploma, 30 years late. His final exam: Can he save the world?
SOCIETY
Our man's journey from chugging at the tap to appreciating rare bottled brands
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A court strikes down FCC fines, citing Administration vulgarities. Thank you, President Pottymouth!
Ratatouille (Movies)
Poems for the People (Arts: Movies - Poetry - Culture Complex - Downtime / Poetry)
The world of verse has been roiled by an enormous gift. But can mere money revive a dying art?
Downtime (Downtime)
What you should see, what you should skip--and what you won't be able to avoid
PEOPLE
Known for dark portrayals of humankind, the acclaimed British novelist takes on a sexually frustrated marriage in his newest work, On Chesil Beach. Ian McEwan will now take your questions
Looking for the Light (The Well / Profile)
As the Anglican Church threatens to split over ordaining gay priests in the U.S., the Archbishop of Canterbury seeks to reconcile liberals and conservatives
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Golf architects are getting creative in the lagging U.S. market--and building in flush foreign locales
The Whisky Rebellion (Global Business: Energy - Work In Progress - Spirits - The Golf Game / Spirits)
makers challenge Europe's Old Guard in the market for Asia's scotch lovers
Corn-Powered in Yuma (Global Business: Energy - Work In Progress - Spirits - The Golf Game / Energy)
A Colorado farm town fuels its future on ethanol. It's far from a sure bet
Adapting to Adoption (Global Business: Energy - Work In Progress - Spirits - The Golf Game / Work In Progress)
Half of companies offer financial help to workers who adopt. Payback is measured in gratitude