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Fighting the good poverty fight

by Marvin Olasky

Cover Story | While Washington fiddles, charities across America do the hard work of helping the poor. WORLD profiles some of the most effective

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/fighting_the_good_poverty_fight]

In this issue: "Effective Compassion," Sept. 1, 2007

Features

'Development in reverse'
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'Development in reverse'

by Marvin Olasky

Interview |  Global capitalism is working well for most developing societies, but a billion people live in countries that are going backward. Economist Paul Collier says…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/development_in_reverse]

The Carnegie way
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The Carnegie way

by Marvin Olasky

Special Issue |  Andrew Carnegie's old home displays methods of helping the poor that the old millionaire would have liked

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/the_carnegie_way]

Signs of God
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Signs of God

by Robby Moeller

Special Issue |  Program brings literacy and the gospel to the deaf

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/signs_of_god]

Mile-high hope
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Mile-high hope

by Alisa Harris

Special Issue |  Homeless families have a place to live, learn, and grow

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/mile_high_hope]

Recipe for success
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Recipe for success

by Megan Rieger

Special Issue |  Former rescue mission residents cook their way to careers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/recipe_for_success]

The divide at El Camino Real
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The divide at El Camino Real

by Amy Vercher

Special Issue |  The St. Francis Center provides help for families on the wrong side of the road

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/the_divide_at_el_camino_real]

On the march again
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On the march again

by Allie Cook

Special Issue |  Last year's Samaritan Award winner branches out

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/on_the_march_again]

A way out, a hand up, a clean sweep
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A way out, a hand up, a clean sweep

by Joshua King

Special Issue |  Three charities from last year return as Samaritan Award Finalists

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/a_way_out_a_hand_up_a_clean_sweep]

Aftermath (continued)
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Aftermath (continued)

by Kristin Chapman

Special Issue |  Two years after the storm, setbacks are a way of life

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/aftermath_continued]

Vision quest
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Vision quest

by Amy Vercher

Special Issue |  Program seeks to help youths through

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/vision_quest]

Nothing but the best
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Nothing but the best

by Robby Moeller

Special Issue |  Volunteers take a professional approach to the rehabilitation of mind, body, spirit, and bank account

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/nothing_but_the_best]

Second-chance ranch
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Second-chance ranch

by Megan Rieger

Special Issue |  Arkansas agency provides a home and family to children of delinquent parents

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/second_chance_ranch]

This big light of mine
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This big light of mine

by Alisa Harris

Special Issue |  California program changes those who serve as well as those they serve

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/this_big_light_of_mine]

All in the family
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All in the family

by Allie Cook

Special Issue |  What started with care for foster children has branched into more than a dozen programs ministering to people in each phase of family life

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/all_in_the_family]

Dispatches

The Buzz
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The Buzz

Need to Know News

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/the_buzz]

Green religion
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Green religion

by Cal Thomas

Climate fundamentalists are impervious to fact

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/green_religion]

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Splish splash Never underestimate the heart of a champion. Or, in the case of Canada's National Cannonball Championships, never underestimate the power of a…

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Quotables

"It wasn't minutes of terror. It was hours." Canadian Catharine Morales on being in Majahual, Mexico, when Hurricane Dean (see p. 8) hit. "The walls," she…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/quotables]

Reviews

Gallows humor
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Gallows humor

by Jenny Kraemer

Movies |  Fans of British comedy will like Death at a Funeral

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/gallows_humor]

Rising sun
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Rising sun

by Sam Thielman

Movies |  Scenic but intense, Sunshine offers viewers unpredictable turns

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/rising_sun]

Poll positions
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Poll positions

by Megan Basham

Television |  Heady Power of 10 just needs to pick up the pace

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/poll_positions]

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Best-selling Books

by Lisa See, Stef Penney, Daniel Silva, Lloyd Jones

Notable Books |  Four bestselling novels

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/best_selling_books]

Voices

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Well said, Tony I agree with Tony Blair's assessment of the media that hammer us today ("'Like a feral beast,'" Aug. 4). Reporters no longer report facts.

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/_0]

No prowling wolves
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No prowling wolves

by Tony Woodlief

Why do we envision a future in which Christ is inddifferent?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/no_prowling_wolves]

No need to be nasty
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No need to be nasty

by Joel Belz

Campaign 2008 |  Let's let them-not us-do the excluding

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/no_need_to_be_nasty]

Giving wisely
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Giving wisely

by Marvin Olasky

Authors debate how to help the poor internationally

[http://www.worldmag.com/2007/09/giving_wisely]

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