Red zone defense

by Alisa Harris

Cover Story | Abortion proponents are defending their own bloody red zone against a reinvigorated pro-life movement

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/red_zone_defense]

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Congressman contra mundum

by Emily Belz

Roe v. Wade | New to Capitol Hill but not to the pressures to compromise on pro-life principles, Kansan Tim Huelskamp says he's ready to be 'against the world'

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/congressman_contra_mundum]

Legislating for life

by Edward Lee Pitts

Roe v. Wade | Will the combination of a pro-life House led by a pro-life speaker succeed in giving headaches to pro-abortion groups during the next two years?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/legislating_for_life]

'Tis the season

by Jamie Dean

Religion | Christmas marked new kinds of attacks against believers from North Africa to the Middle East

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/tis_the_season]

Life briefs

by Alisa Harris

Roe v. Wade | Roxanne's Law rejected When Melinda Morin's boyfriend kicked her in the stomach for refusing to abort their baby, she lashed back by stabbing and killing him.

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/life_briefs]

Trafficking cops

by Alisa Harris

Roe v. Wade | Jason and Kristin Weis wanted to do something about the sexual exploitation of children, and they've found a way to make a difference

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/trafficking_cops]

Haiti's dismal year

by The Editors

and other news briefs

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/haiti_s_dismal_year]

WORLD's sixth annual Effective Compassion contest wants you

by Marvin Olasky

Last month it was money: Ministries may have barraged you with fund-requesting letters. This coming month, through Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, we'd like you to…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/world_s_sixth_annual_effective_compassion_contest_wants_you]

Human Race

by The Editors

Sentenced A Texas judge has sentenced former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who was convicted in November of illegally funneling corporate money to…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/human_race]

Quotables

by The Editors

"Much of it will be sheer hypocrisy. . . . All of it will be to no avail." Egyptian journalist Hani Shukrallah, who is of Coptic origin, on the "chorus of…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/quotables]

Looking Ahead

by The Editors

Museveni's anniversary On Jan. 26 a quarter century ago, Ugandan political leader Yoweri Museveni was sworn into office as the nation's president after he led…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/looking_ahead]

Finding security amid insanity

by The Editors

For lawmakers and law enforcement that's the challenge following the Tucson shooting

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/finding_security_amid_insanity]

Quick Takes

by The Editors

This was only a test Police in Spain have arrested a woman for kidnapping herself in order to test her husband's devotion to her. Police say the woman took a…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/quick_takes]

Grace and dignity

by Megan Basham

Television | But for one early scene, lovers of traditional English tales will savor Downton Abbey

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/grace_and_dignity]

Season of the Witch

by Michael Leaser

Movies | As many filmgoers know, the theatrical release schedule has its own set of seasons. Late spring and early summer is blockbuster season, fall and the holidays…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/season_of_the_witch]

Country Strong

by Toddy Burton

Movies | With a thinly drawn story and an overwhelming reliance on clichés, Country Strong never manages to move beyond the emotional range of a decent Hallmark card.

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/country_strong]

Box Office Top 10

by The Editors

Movies | For the weekend of Dec. 31-Jan. 2, according to Box Office Mojo

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/box_office_top_10]

Rabbit Hole

by Rebecca Cusey

Movies | Profound grief is like being forcibly removed to another country. Daily life happens all around the griever, but the griever is separate, isolated, in the…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/rabbit_hole]

A threadbare year

by Arsenio Orteza

Music | Negative sales continued to dog 2010's pop musical scene

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/a_threadbare_year]

Notable CDs

Notable CDs | Five recent classical releases reviewed by Arsenio Orteza

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/notable_cds]

Educating the imagination

by Susan Olasky

Books | Authors look at the life of the mind

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/educating_the_imagination]

Notable books

Notable Books | Four books on religion reviewed by Marvin Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/notable_books]

A life for life

by Warren Cole Smith

Q&A | With a career spent fighting abortion, attorney Clarke Forsythe says a prudent approach to the issue is beginning to pay dividends

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/a_life_for_life]

Mistreating Haitians

by Daniel James Devine

Science | Official guidelines may have led to ineffective antibiotics for earthquake victims

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/mistreating_haitians]

Yesterday's mail

by Alissa Wilkinson

Technology | Email declines as young Americans turn to other ways to communicate

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/yesterday_s_mail]

Up to code

by Daniel James Devine

Business | Despite housing slumps, DOE and the Obama administration are bullish on raising energy standards-and costs of construction

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/up_to_code]

The adopting lifestyle

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle | How one couple made the most difficult choice of their lives

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/the_adopting_lifestyle]

Bad judgment

by Joseph Slife

Money | Official taxpayer advocate says automated IRS systems are wrecking lives

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/bad_judgment]

Barrio La Caleta

Houses of God | Dominican Republic

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/barrio_la_caleta]

Christmas wins

by Timothy Dalrymple

Religion | The traditional holiday is gaining increasing favor in American culture

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/christmas_wins]

Cam can

by Mark Bergin

Sports | Auburn's scandal-embroiled quarterback charged through tumult to title

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/cam_can]

The anti-bully pulpit

by Janie B. Cheaney

The Clementi Act would allow self-appointed watchdogs to create very hostile environments

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/the_anti_bully_pulpit]

Clash of civilizations

by Mindy Belz

The assassination of Pakistan's Salman Taseer reveals the true character of the Islamic threat

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/clash_of_civilizations]

A better way

by Joel Belz

Supporting traditional marriage takes more than boycotting Apple Inc.

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/a_better_way]

Marching on

by Andrée Seu

Finding the way to fear God in a time that is hostile to contemplation

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/marching_on]

Trusting in man

by Marvin Olasky

Behind political calculations lie theological assumptions

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/trusting_in_man]

Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/01/mailbag]

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