Booting big government

by Bob Jones

Cover Story | What do you do with a massive, inefficient foster-care system that reports thousands of children killed, abused, or simply "lost" while under the state's care? If you're Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, you privatize the whole thing, turning the sytem over to local nonprofits and faith-based groups

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/booting_big_government]

In this issue: "Foster care's future," March 5, 2005

Group government

by Marvin Olasky

Interview | Policy reformer Steve Goldsmith on why private organizations should deliver public services

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/group_government]

Room with a view

by Priya Abraham

Asia | An American businessman gets a bird's-eye look at what may be regime change underway in North Korea

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/room_with_a_view]

'An Iraqi identity'

by Edward Lee Pitts

Iraq | Along with new leadership, Iraqis need a new way to think about government

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/an_iraqi_identity]

Can't count the days

by Les Sillars

Military | Combat deployment can be especially tough for reservist families. The Virginia National Guard and others are trying to help

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/can_t_count_the_days]

Body and soul

by Marvin Olasky

Interview | Princeton scholar Robert P. George on the philosophy that underlies abortion, drug abuse, euthanasia, and the widespread decline of sexual morality

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/body_and_soul]

In good company

by Lynn Vincent

Business | A growing "faith at work" movement is giving both employees and employers a new perspective about life on the job

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/in_good_company]

Quotables

by The Editors

"I'm a road man for the lords of karma." Sixties-era "gonzo journalist" Hunter S. Thompson, as quoted by his son Juan after the elder Mr. Thompson committed…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/quotables]

Quick Takes

by The Editors

Still going Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor even apparently old age keeps this mailman from his route. Six days a week, 90-year-old retired rancher…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/quick_takes]

Judicial preview

by Hugh Hewitt

A potential Supreme Court nomination could provide a good opportunity for Virginia Sen. George Allen

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/judicial_preview]

The Buzz

by The Editors

White House President Bush ended a barnstorm tour of Europe, repairing relations with allies still angry over his handling of Iraq. In Brussels, Mr. Bush told…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2005/03/the_buzz]