Pickled Pickering

by Joe Maxwell

Cover Story | Are those who forget history doomed to repeat it? As senators and their staffs prepare for warfare over judicial nominees, an exclusive inside look at what's likely in the fire next time

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On the block

by John Dawson

Cover Story Sidebar | Janice Rogers Brown, Richard Griffin, David McKeague, William G. Myers, Priscilla Owen, William Pryor, and Henry Saad all have something in common. As potential federal judges, they are so unpopular among Senate Democrats that the party has orchestrated an unprecedented filibuster against them. Christian organizations like the Family Research Council have rallied behind the nominees, charging Democrats with boycotting judges who have shown an allegiance to faith. "Judicial philosophy is

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In this issue: "Senate wars over judges," May 14, 2005

Soft on Saudis

by Priya Abraham

Persecution | Saudis arrest 40 Christians but get all-clear from the Bush administration

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The new pro-choice

by Mark Bergin

Abortion | Democrats for Life may be gaining some traction in their party

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Lost and found

by Jamie Dean

Environment | Reports of a famous bird's demise were greatly exaggerated

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Three strikes rule

by John Dawson

Sports | Baseball is starting to sound serious about combating steroid use

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Star Wars buildup

by John Dawson

Culture | Intense fans line up ahead of an intense blockbuster opening

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Resisting labels

by Gene Edward Veith

Interview | Ron Sider speaks on abortion, health care, poverty, and calls for Democrats to move to the center on social issues

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Papa of pop

by Mark Bergin

Charity | Music star Steven Curtis Chapman promotes adoption on tour

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The Buzz

by The Editors

White House President Bush joined evangelical leaders and others in the East Room of the White House on May 5, launching the 53rd annual National Day of…

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Quick Takes

by The Editors

'Burrito Boy' A burrito gigante caused quite a scare at Marshall Middle School in Clovis, N.M. When a middle-school boy was seen on April 26 carrying in an…

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100 days, Part II

by Hugh Hewitt

President Bush has an extraordinary record of achievement to begin his second term, and he's only getting started

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Quotables

by The Editors

"We told them we didn't want to see it again." Teenager Josh Long, who was lost at sea with a friend for six days without food or fresh water, on what he told…

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