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Centers of the battle

Centers of the battle

by The Editors

Cover Story | God began the world's story in a garden and will conclude it in a well-planned city, as Chapter 21 of the book of Revelation tells us. America's 13 original states each began in a colonial town, and the last was the best-planned, as our first story in this special section relates

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/centers_of_the_battle]

In this issue: "Cities of God and Man," March 27, 2010

Features

Hard target
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Hard target

by Alisa Harris

Abortion |  Undercover reports shine an unwanted light on Planned Parenthood, but the group escapes prosecution

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/hard_target]

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Looking Ahead

by The Editors

Looking Ahead |  News to watch in the weeks to come

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/looking_ahead]

Getting out the vote
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Getting out the vote

by Mindy Belz

Iraq |  Despite violence, Iraqis flock to the polls in nationwide elections

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/getting_out_the_vote]

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Human Race

by The Editors

Human Race |  RELEASED: North Korea has freed Robert Park, the Korean-American missionary who on Dec. 25 intentionally entered the communist nation carrying a letter…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/human_race]

Take one for the team
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Take one for the team

by Edward Lee Pitts

Healthcare |  The shape of healthcare in America rests on whether Nancy Pelosi can convince enough Democrats to cast a potentially career-ending vote

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/take_one_for_the_team]

Earth movers
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Earth movers

by Jamie Dean

Disasters |  The toll could have been much worse, but earthquakes in Chile and Turkey have left many in need

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/earth_movers]

Down-shifting GEAR
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Down-shifting GEAR

by Alisa Harris

United Nations |  Pro-life activists gather to fight a proposed international, billion-dollar, pro-abortion agency

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/down_shifting_gear]

Green fatigue
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Green fatigue

by Megan Basham

Environment |  Americans are still willing to buy environmentally friendly products, but only if they're friendly to the wallet as well

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/green_fatigue]

Beyond therapy
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Beyond therapy

by Marvin Olasky

Q&A |  Our social economy, says Robert Woodson, discourages what it should promote: innovation and transformation

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/beyond_therapy]

In the beginning
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In the beginning

by Mindy Belz

Cities 2010 |  How an Old World planner working in a New World forest created one of the country's most enduring urban landscapes

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/in_the_beginning]

Drenched in its identity
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Drenched in its identity

by Marvin Olasky

Cities 2010 |  From social organizations to Mardi Gras and from Black Indians to jazz funerals, New Orleans is anything but a nonplace

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/drenched_in_its_identity]

Beyond 'ruin porn'
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Beyond 'ruin porn'

by Susan Olasky

Cities 2010 |  The Motor City is facing very hard times, but there is more to Detroit than the usual images of decay. Detroit also has stories of hope and renewal

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/beyond_ruin_porn]

Land grabbers
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Land grabbers

by Alisa Harris

Cities 2010 |  Post-Kelo laws were supposed to stop the use of eminent domain for the benefit of private developers; in New York and elsewhere, the taking continues

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/land_grabbers]

The search for miracles
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The search for miracles

by Jamie Dean

Cities 2010 |  Port-au-Prince is a city desperately seeking turnaround-and that's before the earthquake

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/the_search_for_miracles]

A church too far
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A church too far

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle |  It's easy to publish success stories, but we also learn through 'failure'

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/a_church_too_far]

Houses of God
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Houses of God

by The Editors

Houses of God |  Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Odessa, Ukraine

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/houses_of_god]

Owing a debt
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Owing a debt

by Timothy Lamer

Money |  Legislator wants to make sure all government workers pay their taxes

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/owing_a_debt]

Dispatches

The Buzz
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The Buzz

by The Editors

Need-to-know news

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/the_buzz]

Quick Takes
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Quick Takes

by The Editors

Oddball occurences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/quick_takes]

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Quotables

by The Editors

Memorable things they said

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/quotables]

Reviews

Cities up close
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Cities up close

by Marvin Olasky

Books |  Jane Jacobs fought to save cities from the destruction of 'urban renewal'

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/cities_up_close]

Alice returns
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Alice returns

by Megan Basham

Movies |  Strong performances and humor lift Tim Burton's dark Wonderland

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/alice_returns]

Mixed up
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Mixed up

by Sam Thielman

Movies |  The Secret of Kells offers a strange concoction of religions

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/mixed_up]

Oscar the nonpartisan
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Oscar the nonpartisan

by Megan Basham

Movies |  Awards night offers some pleasant surprises

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/oscar_the_nonpartisan]

Mean memories
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Mean memories

by Sam Thielman

Movies |  Remember Me forces viewers to remember too much

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/mean_memories]

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Notable books

Notable Books |  Four books about lies, secrets, and corruption reviewed by Susan Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/notable_books]

Stringed geniuses
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Stringed geniuses

by Arsenio Orteza

Music |  New releases showcase violinist Paganini and guitarist Hendrix

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/stringed_geniuses]

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Notable CDs

Notable CDs |  Four new or recent releases reviewed by Arsenio Orteza

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/notable_cds]

Notebook

Spring in their step
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Spring in their step

by Mark Bergin

Sports |  On Opening Day, every team is a contender

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/spring_in_their_step]

Voices

Broken record
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Broken record

by Matt Anderson

First in a series: The EMR is not the cost saver that it is hyped to be

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/broken_record]

Reclaiming Erskine
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Reclaiming Erskine

by Joel Belz

The ARP makes a bold move against doctrinal drift at its college and seminary

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/reclaiming_erskine]

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Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/mailbag]

Star power
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Star power

by Marvin Olasky

Campaign 2010 |  Watch this poor California district and its reborn challenger

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/star_power]

Abetting the clueless
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Abetting the clueless

by Janie B. Cheaney

Adults who romanticize youth do the young no favors

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/abetting_the_clueless]

Bricks and mortar
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Bricks and mortar

by Mindy Belz

Legal battles make concrete what's abstract in Scripture

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/bricks_and_mortar]

Joy from above
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Joy from above

by Andrée Seu

The best sermon is the sermon as testimony

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/03/joy_from_above]

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