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THE UGLY TRUTH

by Lynn Vincent

Cover Story | Exsanguination or draining of blood? A federal judge is demanding that abortion-industry witnesses speak in plain English as he considers one of three challenges to a federal law banning partial-birth abortions. But despite all the sensational testimony and courtroom drama, the major news media are paying no attention

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/the_ugly_truth]

In this issue: "Ugly truth of partial-birth," April 17, 2004

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Building a democracy: a decade after apartheid

by Priya Abraham

International | SPECIAL REPORT: South Africa celebrates 10 years of freedom and equal rights. Its successes-and failures-are signposts for democracy-builders in today's…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/building_a_democracy_a_decade_after_apartheid]

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A servant, not a god

by Doug Bandow

National | RELIGION: Millions over the past century put their faith in civil governments to solve problems and close inequalities, but a look at the scriptural basis of…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/a_servant_not_a_god]

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Sports

by John Dawson

National | Sports

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/sports]

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Religion

by Edward E. Plowman

National | Religion

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/religion]

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Technology

by Chris Stamper

National | Technology

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/technology]

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Anniversary fireworks

by Bob Jones

National | IRAQ: The White House stands by its June 30 plan to hand over sovereignty to Iraqis. But on the first anniversary of Saddam's ouster, U.S. and coalition…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/anniversary_fireworks]

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Lies and statistics

by Bob Jones

National | AD WATCH: Presidential campaigns push their economic messages, as interest groups seek to undermine Bush's 9/11 leadership

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/lies_and_statistics]

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Mailbag

by The Editors

Mailbag

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/mailbag_1]

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The Buzz

by The Editors

The Buzz

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/the_buzz_1]

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Quick Takes

by The Editors

Quick Takes

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/quick_takes_1]

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Quotables

by The Editors

Quotables

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/quotables_1]

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Sick unto death?

by Gene Edward Veith

Culture | Attacks from without are not the worst kinds of terrorism

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/sick_unto_death]

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Sympathy for a devil

by Gene Edward Veith

Culture | Culture

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/sympathy_for_a_devil]

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Home run

by Andrew Coffin

Culture | Culture

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/home_run]

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Miller time

by Gene Edward Veith

Culture | Culture

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/miller_time]

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Best-selling Books

by The Editors

Culture | Culture

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/best_selling_books]

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Status seekers

by Joel Belz

Future battle: Will homosexuals go after the tax-exempt status of groups that oppose their lifestyle?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/status_seekers]

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All those in favor, say 'nay'

by Andrée Seu

When a politician &quotpersonally opposes" your agenda, you can count on his public support

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/all_those_in_favor_say_39nay_39]

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Rocky road

by Marvin Olasky

On welfare and national security, will Americans remember past crises and make a comeback?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2004/04/rocky_road]