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Young gun

Young gun

by Emily Belz

Cover Story | Freshman lawmaker Aaron Schock could be a potent weapon for worn-out GOP

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/young_gun]

In this issue: "Schock factor," Jan. 31, 2009

Features

Blue Dog comeback?
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Blue Dog comeback?

by Emily Belz

Politics |  More Democrats in the House means more conservative ones, too. They caved on spending bills last session but look poised to fight in 2009

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/blue_dog_comeback]

Breaking out the checkbook
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Breaking out the checkbook

by Mark Bergin

Politics |  Obama's plan for economic stimulus could reshape the nation, but not before several major players have a say

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/breaking_out_the_checkbook]

Permanent temporariness
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Permanent temporariness

by Jamie Dean

Middle East |  Civilians on both sides of the Israel-Gaza divide suffer in war

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/permanent_temporariness]

Farewell tour
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Farewell tour

by Mindy Belz

Sudan |  South Sudan president says goodbye to one administration with anxiety about what kind of friend the next will be

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/farewell_tour]

No good choices
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No good choices

by Lynn Vincent

Afghanistan |  With enemy spies in custody, Capt. Roger Hill faced an impossible situation; the choice he made is costing him his career

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/no_good_choices]

Turnabout play
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Turnabout play

by Brian T. Johnson

Abortion |  At a hearing in Kansas, late-term abortionist George Tiller attempts to put the trial against him on trial

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/turnabout_play]

Evangelical shift?
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Evangelical shift?

by Mark Bergin

Religion |  Some younger evangelicals may be taking non-orthodox views on same-sex unions

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/evangelical_shift]

Activism@home
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Activism@home

by Alisa Harris

Technology |  Online tools are reshaping the way young Americans go about trying to change the world

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/activism_home]

A caregiver's lifestyle
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A caregiver's lifestyle

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle/Technology |  Patients are family to health aide Gwen Dickson

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/a_caregiver_s_lifestyle]

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Human Race

by The Editors

Human Race |  OF COUNSEL: Kenneth Starr, the former U.S. Solicitor General who led the investigation into the Clinton/Monica Lewinsky affair, joined forces with Prop 8…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/human_race_0]

Profound witness
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Profound witness

by Rusty Leonard and Warren Cole Smith

Charity |  Giving money in tough times says much about Christian security

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/profound_witness]

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Sane reading

by David Bahnsen

Personal Finance |  Some classic works are a good guide through today's financial insanity

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/sane_reading]

Deeper into sin
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Deeper into sin

by Marvin Olasky

Radicalism |  A misguided search for meaning led a young radical to the Communist Party in 1972

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/deeper_into_sin]

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Tainted love

by Timothy Lamer

Politics |  Is Wall Street money for the presidential inauguration a gift or an investment?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/tainted_love]

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Looking ahead

by The Editors

Looking Ahead |  News to watch in the weeks to come

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/looking_ahead_0]

Man know not his time
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Man know not his time

by Mindy Belz

Death |  Richard John Neuhaus, 1936-2009

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/man_know_not_his_time]

Houses of God
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Houses of God

Houses of God |  Children watch TV at a church in Fraijanes used as a temporary shelter for survivors of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Costa Rica that struck in the mountains…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/houses_of_god_0]

Dispatches

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Quotables

by The Editors

Memorable things they said

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/quotables_0]

Quick Takes
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Quick Takes

by The Editors

Oddball occurrences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/quick_takes_0]

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The Buzz

by The Editors

Need-to-know news

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/the_buzz_0]

Reviews

Face time
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Face time

by Sam Thielman

Movies |  Hoffman and Thompson shine in Last Chance Harvey

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/face_time]

Two weddings and a fight
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Two weddings and a fight

by Meghan Keane

Movies |  Hathaway, Hudson can't rescue Bride Wars

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/two_weddings_and_a_fight]

The bright side
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The bright side

by Megan Basham

Movies |  Is Hollywood moving away from darker films?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/the_bright_side]

Collector of collections
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Collector of collections

by Arsenio Orteza

Music |  David DeBoor Canfield combines composing, teaching, and a classical record business into one busy career with a central theme

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/collector_of_collections]

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Sweelinck: Master of the Dutch Renaissance

by Jonathan Dimmick

Music |  Style: Two hours of the organ music of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621), plus compositions by Byrd, Heinrich Schneidemann, and selections from the…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/sweelinck_master_of_the_dutch_renaissance]

Shadow wonk
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Shadow wonk

by Marvin Olasky

Books |  For author and strategic thinker George Friedman, all geopolitics is inevitable and impersonal

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/shadow_wonk]

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Notable books

by Bernard Cornwell, Jonathan Friesen, John Darnton, Pablo De Santis

Notable Books |  Four current novels reviewed by Susan Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/notable_books_0]

A faith too saturated?
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A faith too saturated?

by Marvin Olasky

Books |  DiIulio would leave the playing field tilted against thoroughly religious charities

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/a_faith_too_saturated]

Notebook

Passing glory
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Passing glory

by Mark Bergin

Sports |  A straight-edged approach to life has served Colt McCoy well

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/passing_glory]

Voices

Power politics
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Power politics

by Marvin Olasky

The tragedy of compassionate conservatism

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/power_politics]

Traveling mercies
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Traveling mercies

by Mindy Belz

They visit even magazines in transition

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/traveling_mercies]

Silent betrayal
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Silent betrayal

by Andrée Seu

Public confession may be difficult, but it's half the gospel

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/silent_betrayal]

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Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/mailbag_0]

The horror, the hope
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The horror, the hope

by Janie B. Cheaney

Africa needs the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/the_horror_the_hope]

Piles to read
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Piles to read

by Joel Belz

Young writers and would-be authors provide a lot to sort through

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/01/piles_to_read]

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