The panda in winter

by Marvin Olasky

Cover Story | Claws out, eyes atwinkle, evangelist Pat Robertson plans to talk on but hold his tongue at times

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/the_panda_in_winter]

In this issue: "Tighter lips?," Feb. 18, 2006

Beijing or bust

by Mark Bergin

China | Once-restrictive government now drives an economic powerhouse

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/beijing_or_bust]

Hoodwinked into success

by Andrew Coffin

Culture | Writer-director Cory Edwards found a new path to Grandmother's house-and a hit animated film

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/hoodwinked_into_success]

Jury of their peers

by Whitney Putman

Law | Teen courts around the country handle misdemeanor trials of local teenagers-and their decisions are anything but moot

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/jury_of_their_peers]

Winning hand

by John Dawson

Politics | Abramoff scandal resurrects an effort to curb internet gambling

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/winning_hand]

African lioness

by Jamie Dean

Sudan | Southern rebel widow Rebecca Garang picks up her husband's mantle-and a government post

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/african_lioness]

Roe in retreat?

by Lynn Vincent

Abortion | It may be too soon for pro-life optimism, but a number of measures to stop or limit abortion are developing across the nation

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/roe_in_retreat]

The Buzz

ISLAM Thousands of Hezbollah-led demonstrators filled Beirut streets Feb. 9 to rekindle flagging protests over cartoons satirizing Muhammad. More than a week…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/the_buzz_1]

Insult to intelligence

by Mindy Belz

A familiar face is orchestrating the violent reaction of some Muslims to Danish cartoon caricatures of Muhammad

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/insult_to_intelligence]

Quick Takes

High kicks Fearing attacks by parrots, organizers of a classic car rally in New Zealand did what just about anyone would have done: Hire a local band of…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/quick_takes_1]

Quotables

"The devil never sleeps." Sumter County Chief Deputy Eddie Larkin on a string of suspected arson attacks against churches in rural Alabama. About 200 federal,

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/quotables_1]

A question of taste

by Andrew Coffin

Movies | The Hollywood awards season is useful first and foremost as a gauge of what the industry thinks is important

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/a_question_of_taste]

Dirty Jobs

by Gene Edward Veith

Television | In the course of the show, viewers come to appreciate the skills and gumption of people who do dirty jobs

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/dirty_jobs]

Bestselling books

by Louis Sachar, Joanne Harris, Paul Auster, Raymond Khoury

Notable Books | Four bestselling hardback novels

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/bestselling_books]

Fun on the ice and snow

by John Dawson

Sports | While it may not require the technical skills of a slalom skier, skeleton isn't for sissies

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/fun_on_the_ice_and_snow]

Political malpractice

by Timothy Lamer

Money | President Bush's budget plan does almost nothing to address the severe long-term budget problems facing U.S. taxpayer

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/political_malpractice]

Light 20 candles

by Joel Belz

A nontraditional message to our nontraditional readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/light_20_candles]

Cartoon violence

by Gene Edward Veith

Europe finally takes sides in the clash of civilizations

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/cartoon_violence]

Mailbag

Ounce of prevention My thinking about abortion ("Roe v. Wade," Jan. 21) was challenged a few months before I became pregnant outside of marriage when our…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/mailbag_1]

Being mocked

by John Piper

It's the essence of Christ's work, not Muhammad's

[http://www.worldmag.com/2006/02/being_mocked]

Raining on Spear's parade