Rolling Stone's latest cover story is a well-thought out, yet predictably supportive piece about how the 44th presidency has fared thus far. So it may come as little surprise that the issue's cover has received more attention than the article itself. Illustrated by noted street artist–cum–graphic designer Shephard Fairey, the cover image features a much more serious image of the president than his iconic "Hope" campaign posters. But is he deifying the president by using imagery that evokes a halo? Some say yes. (more...)