Debt capitals

by Edward Lee Pitts, William McCleery, Alisa Harris, Megan Basham

Cover Story | Neighboring states may share many things, but how they approach budgetary red ink is turning out not to be one of them

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/debt_capitals]

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Identity crisis

by Emily Belz

Law | Can a school tell a student group to accept 'all comers,' even those at odds with the group's purpose, as a basis for recognition? The high court hears the…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/identity_crisis]

The maternal death rate myth

by Alisa Harris

United Nations | UN population conferees use older, higher death numbers to prop their case for abortion and family planning in undeveloped countries despite a 'robust reason…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/the_maternal_death_rate_myth]

Old days are here again

by Jamie Dean

Russia | It's not like the communist era, but Russia and its former satellites are restricting religious practice again

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/old_days_are_here_again]

Hurry up and wait

by Jill Nelson

Adoption | A personal odyssey of international adoption-make that two- takes patience, perseverance, and more patience

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/hurry_up_and_wait]

Church in crisis

by Alisa Harris

Religion | In Europe, both the church and the state have responded better to the Catholic abuse scandal than they did in America, but big problems remain

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/church_in_crisis]

Ash-bound

by Emily Belz

Europe | Volcanic debris subsides but economic fallout to come

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/ash_bound]

Human Race

by The Editors

Human Race | RELAUNCHED: After a seven-year hiatus as a Christian music artist, Jennifer Knapp, 36, has re-launched her career with a new mainstream album-and revelations…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/human_race_0]

Houses of God

by The Editors

Houses of God | Galilea Church in El Zapote, Guatemala

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/houses_of_god_0]

Patching together

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle/Technology | Born in tragedy, Margaret's Hope Chest reaches out to children of incarcerated parents

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/patching_together]

Tested by fire

by Mindy Belz

Middle East | Gaza's sturdy but small Christian population confronts Islamic militancy and the Israeli blockade

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/tested_by_fire]

A wave came in

by Marvin Olasky

Q&A | How an introvert like Tim Keller became a great preacher

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/a_wave_came_in]

Scaling the heights

by Jamie Dean

China | For one relief organization, the Yushu quake opens a door once shut

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/scaling_the_heights]

Looking Ahead

by The Editors

Looking Ahead | News to watch in the weeks to come

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/looking_ahead_0]

Cold shoulders

by Timothy Lamer

Money | The Graham-Kerry-Lieberman global warming bill faces a hostile climate in the Senate

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/cold_shoulders]

Quick Takes

by The Editors

Oddball occurences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/quick_takes_0]

Quotables

by The Editors

Memorable things they said

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/quotables_0]

The Buzz

by The Editors

Need-to-know news

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/the_buzz_0]

Purchasing power

by Megan Basham

Movies | The Joneses falls short of exploring the materialistic themes that it raises

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/purchasing_power]

Still don't know him

by Sam Thielman

Television | You Don't Know Jack tries too hard to be an Issue Movie

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/still_don_t_know_him]

Food for faith

by Megan Basham

Video | To End All Wars is a Christian film that does not disappoint

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/food_for_faith]

Little champs

by Rebecca Cusey

Movies | The Perfect Game tells an inspiring baseball story

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/little_champs]

Notable CDs

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

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/notable_cds_0]

Iggy's influence

by Arsenio Orteza

Music | Deluxe editions of Raw Power highlight Pop's scary punk

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/iggy_s_influence]

Muslim minds

by Marvin Olasky

Books | We should proclaim liberty as a culture war continues within Islam

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/muslim_minds]

Notable books

Notable Books | Two literary prize winners and two mysteries reviewed by Susan Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/notable_books_0]

Pardoned passer

by Mark Bergin

Sports | Big Ben's wrongdoing meets an indifferent public

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/pardoned_passer]

Easter battle

by Marvin Olasky

In New York, it was the auditorium against the glass cube

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/easter_battle]

Prying eyes

by Matt Anderson

The electronic medical record makes it harder to protect patient privacy

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/prying_eyes]

Jobs matter

by Mindy Belz

Until unemployment drops recovery is a long way away

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/jobs_matter]

Grab your binoculars

by Joel Belz

And then let us know what you think lies ahead

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/grab_your_binoculars]

Delayed, not denied

by Andrée Seu

What I learned awaiting answer to an urgent prayer

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/delayed_not_denied]

Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/mailbag_0]

Gamble or gimmick?

by Janie B. Cheaney

Easter giveaway by a church in Texas raises eyebrows

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/gamble_or_gimmick]

Table of Contents

In this issue: "Flame-outs," May 8, 2010

Features

Dispatches

Reviews

Notebook

Voices