Newsweek Magazine

August 24, 2018 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

Die-hard conservatives are suddenly high on the legalization of cannabis. Is it about the potential health benefits, or simply hooking more voters?

World

India's Killer Drought Pushing People to Suicide

The state of Tamil Nadu is now facing its worst drought in 140 years. India's government has promised aid, but little has come.

In Focus

A Striking Attack

Sderot, Israel—The Iron Dome air defense system fires at rockets launched from the Gaza Strip on August 9. Although more than 30 rockets were intercepted by the Israelis, several exploded inside the country, severely wounding one woman. Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks, including the son of a Hamas commander.

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Periscope

U.S.

'Overcome Pessimism,' Says AIDS Rights Activist

Former Senator Jesse Helms called Peter Staley a "radical homosexual," like that's a bad thing: He saved millions of lives during the AIDS crisis. A new memoir could double as a blueprint for today's activists.

Opinion

What's More Dangerous, Immigration or Russian Meddling?

Russian attacks on our democracy are a clear threat aimed at the heart of America, but Trump is more concerned with his wall.

U.S.

Eight Men Accuse U.N. Official of Sexual Misconduct

The senior adviser has been accused of sexual harassment by at least eight men, and the U.N. has "a job of work to do" to reform its culture and restore trust, a U.N. spokesperson said.