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'It's time we had a fact-based conversation'

'It's time we had a fact-based conversation'

by Edward Lee Pitts

Cover Story | With the nation facing trillions in unfunded liabilities for entitlements, freshman Republicans like Rep. Bill Huizenga say they're ready to cast difficult but necessary votes and face the electoral consequences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/it_s_time_we_had_a_fact_based_conversation]

In this issue: "Tick, tick, tick ...," May 7, 2011

Features

Paycheck program
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Paycheck program

by Christina Darnell

Welfare |  By encouraging work, the Earned Income Tax Credit is one form of social spending that many conservatives can support

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/paycheck_program]

Inside out
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Inside out

by Emily Belz

Religion |  Missions, agencies and churches wrestle with controversial Muslim friendly translations of the Bible and fallout from 'insider movement' tactics

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/inside_out]

Counting the cost
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Counting the cost

by Jamie Dean

China |  Christians in one of China's largest unregistered churches vow to continue Sunday worship despite intimidation from authorities and growing persecution…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/counting_the_cost]

Streetcar democracy
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Streetcar democracy

by Jill Nelson

Turkey |  Turkey is becoming a model to many in a transitioning Middle East

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/streetcar_democracy]

Dispatches

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Human Race

by The Editors

Decided An appeals court ruled April 6 that the University of North Carolina--Wilmington unconstitutionally denied a professor a promotion because he writes a…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/human_race_0]

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Quick Takes

by The Editors

Stereo killer The first few times, Stanislaw Jarmolowicz of Loma Rica, Calif., asked politely. But after a while, he just grabbed his shotgun. Jarmolowicz…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/quick_takes_0]

Just the facts
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Just the facts

by Edward Lee Pitts, Emily Belz

Jon Kyl famously misspeaks, but so does Planned Parenthood

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/just_the_facts]

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Looking Ahead

by The Editors

KJV Quadricentennial Christians around the world will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible on May 2 (see "Royal treatment," April 23,

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/looking_ahead_0]

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Local connections

by The Editors

and other news briefs

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/local_connections]

Signs of life
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Signs of life

by Warren Cole Smith

A small conservative movement in Spain gains new ground

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/signs_of_life]

Power art
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Power art

by Mindy Belz

Capital of the Confederacy takes on Picasso

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/power_art]

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Quotables

by The Editors

"All I wanted was the chance to walk where Jesus did here in Israel." Teen idol Justin Bieber, complaining via Twitter about paparazzi who dogged him while…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/quotables_0]

Reviews

<em>Atlas</em> again
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Atlas again

by Megan Basham

Movies |  The new movie version of Ayn Rand's novel isn't as bad as critics say, but it has plenty of problems

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/atlas_again]

I Am
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I Am

by Megan Basham

Documentary |  The most engaging element of the film is writer/director Tom Shadyac's personal backstory

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/i_am]

Rio
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Rio

by Michael Leaser

Movies |  Bold, bright, and colorful, this 3-D animated confection from the makers of the Ice Age movies turns south to explore the misadventures of a rare blue macaw and…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/rio]

The Conspirator
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The Conspirator

by Toddy Burton

Movies |  Playing out amidst defining historical moments, The Conspirator takes as its focus a reluctant and unlikely hero. Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) is thrust into…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/the_conspirator]

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Box Office Top 10

by The Editors

Movies |  For the weekend of April 15-17, according to Box Office Mojo

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/box_office_top_10_0]

Genre clashes
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Genre clashes

by Marvin Olasky

Books |  Fiction, like reality, can remind us of man's condition and our desperate need for Christ

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/genre_clashes]

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Notable Books

Notable Books |  Four books about trauma and recovery reviewed by Susan Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/notable_books_0]

Inquiring mind
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Inquiring mind

by Marvin Olasky

Q&A |  University president Robert Sloan shows that faith and learning are not a zero sum game

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/inquiring_mind]

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Thriving 'dinosaurs'

by Arsenio Orteza

Music |  Emerson, Lake & Palmer alums show that progressive rock has managed to survive

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/thriving_dinosaurs]

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Notable CDs

Notable CDs |  Five new pop-rock releases reviewed by Arsenio Orteza

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/notable_cds_0]

Catching her wave
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Catching her wave

by Alisa Harris

Movies |  Soul Surfer portrays the comeback spirit and faith of shark attack survivor and champion surfer Bethany Hamilton

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/catching_her_wave]

Notebook

Under the weather
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Under the weather

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle |  The U.S. healthcare system is expensive and increasingly impersonal, but some doctors are finding a better way

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/under_the_weather]

The Facebook market
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The Facebook market

by Alissa Wilkinson

Technology |  Friendly links boost business for ticket sellers and retailers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/the_facebook_market]

Screened out?
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Screened out?

by Daniel James Devine

Science |  'Preconception genetic testing' is growing, but it could have terrible consequences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/screened_out]

Presbyterian church
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Presbyterian church

by The Editors

Houses of God |  Sarawak, Malaysia

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/presbyterian_church]

Kobe's slur
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Kobe's slur

by Mark Bergin

Sports |  Politically incorrect profanity has NBA's best player scrambling to save his image

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/kobe_s_slur]

And Portugal makes three
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And Portugal makes three

by Joseph Slife

Money |  Debt-plagued nation asks for bailout

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/and_portugal_makes_three]

Free to speak
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Free to speak

by Lauren Sneed

Law |  Court ruling protects students who oppose pro-gay event

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/free_to_speak]

Giving (up) the tithe?
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Giving (up) the tithe?

by Tim Dalrymple

Religion |  Survey shows differing evangelical views on the Old Testament practice

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/giving_up_the_tithe]

Voices

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Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/mailbag_0]

More than a Pulitzer
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More than a Pulitzer

by Marvin Olasky

ProPublica's second win and the money behind it is revitalizing liberal journalism

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/more_than_a_pulitzer]

See Jane pray
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See Jane pray

by Andrée Seu

Pin-up girl knew she needed a powerful God

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/see_jane_pray]

After Easter Sunday
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After Easter Sunday

by Mindy Belz

The followers of Jesus would scatter but the power of His teaching remains

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/after_easter_sunday]

In the clouds
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In the clouds

by Joel Belz

A pre-dawn plane ride is the latest lesson in the limits of federal government

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/in_the_clouds]

A nation of Terrys
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A nation of Terrys

by Janie B. Cheaney

Slacker descendants of the postwar middle class are depleting America's social capital

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/a_nation_of_terrys]

Turning 65
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Turning 65

by John Piper

With work to be done, this is no time for R&R

[http://www.worldmag.com/2011/04/turning_65]

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