In The Latest Issue

The Battle of Indiana
How a showdown over religion and gay rights is changing the culture war

The Writing’s on the Wall for Christians
Is it necessary for the new majority, which has won the culture war, to drive religious dissenters out of the public square as pariahs?

What Indiana Could Learn From Utah About Gay Tolerance
Conservatives are writing a suicide-note to Millennials—they don’t have to

Nuclear Deal or No Deal
Why the U.S. cannot walk away from negotiating with Iran

Caught in the Cross Fire
As the chaos of a proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia spreads, the U.S. is searching for a safe path forward

The Big Test for Chinese Students
Cheating allegations dog Chinese students applying to U.S. colleges—but the reality is more complex

David Zaslav: The Cable Boss
Why the Discovery CEO is the biggest guy in television

The Culture

Pop Chart

Meet Trevor Noah
Fake-news’ rising star

A Real Game of Thrones in Wolf Hall
Cromwell, the Tudor antihero, is a man for our season

Kentucky Basketball and the Biggest Record Setters in Sports
How winning streaks stack up

Harvey Weinstein, From Screen to Stage
The movie mogul makes his Broadway debut

The Invincibility Formula
A new book shows us how to conquer our fear of rejection, but it’s no easy fix if you’re a parent

10 Questions With Candice Bergen
In a new book, the actress records her reflections on marriage, motherhood and Murphy Brown

Briefing

Depression in the Flight Deck
How are pilots screened for psychological distress?

Artichoke, Turmeric and More Strange Flavored Water Products
Producers try to replicate the success of coconut water

America’s Cup for Pope Francis

For his papal visit, a silversmith is working on a special chalice

Nigeria Elects a New President With High Hopes for Change

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