May 11, 2015･Vol 185 No 17

’This Is the Earthquake We’ve Been Waiting For’

Europe’s Crisis of Conscience
As more migrants drown in the Mediterranean and anti-immigrant sentiment on the continent continues to rise, what will Europe’s leaders do?

Scotland’s Nationalist Surge
Less than a year after rejecting independence, Scots may hold the balance of power in the U.K. elections

How the U.S. Can Counter China in Asia
The Trans-Pacific Partnership offers a new solution

Free-Range Parenting 2.0
Forget letting the kids roam on their own. How about letting parents off the leash instead?

10 Questions with Harold Bloom
The literary scholar on life at Yale, his critics and why reading should be ’elitist’

The Clinton Blind Spot
The former President’s fundraising-for his family and foundation—could cripple his wife’s campaign

Review: Spinster Preaches Self-Contentment
The message at the heart of Kate Bolick’s new book

Review: Avengers: Age of Ultron Introduces the Cloud-Based Villain
Joss Whedon’s super-sharp writing elevates the newest Marvel film beyond the pack

Review: The Aftermath of Equality on Southern Rites
The documentary depicts a town in transition

Baltimore’s Mayor Under Fire
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake talks to TIME about why Baltimore erupted, her handling of the crisis and the ”thugs” comment

The Dune Abides
Frank Herbert’s iconic work turns 50

Same-Sex Marriage’s History Test
A surprise turn for the high court’s debate on same-sex marriage