María Corina Machado is back in Venezuela, but the old regime “still persists today,” says Venezuela expert Brian Fonseca. Her return may signal an opening for democracy. But can that opening last while the old regime’s power structure remains in place?
WORLD History Book: A French gift celebrating liberty became a symbol of welcome to immigrants. WORLD’s Emma Eicher reports on Lady Liberty at 140.
Grace Snell | Deaths at the hands of extremists have fallen dramatically since 2014—but the threat landscape is rapidly evolving
Who relies on consumer-confidence surveys? “Journalists,” says David Bahnsen. For him, what consumers do is more important than what they say.
Israel holds elections one week before the United States, with the outcome set to determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political fate.
WASHINGTON MEMO | An American icon for the arts falls into disrepair amid political squabbles
On this month’s Quest, George Grant asks pastor John Currie about three books that shaped his understanding of leadership—and why character must match words.
HEALTH | Community support groups offer help to families dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Carl R. Trueman | The spirit that negates stands behind the riots in France, and it also exists right below the surface in the United States
Michigan’s U.S. Senate nominees hope to outshine their political associations
Massachusetts pro-lifers mobilize to stop abortion law
Street preacher challenges Christmas festival’s ban on gospel
Indian youth reignite protests
Wearing the message: A Q&A with Jennifer Sey
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A new NIH competition invites scientists to come up with better ways to test drugs, but some researchers worry about giving political appointees more say. WORLD’s Mary Muncy reports.
Colin J. Smothers | The liberal religion of Senate candidate Adam Hamilton
A.S. Ibrahim | In pointing to the attitudes of Muslim immigrants, Trump says what Europe’s leaders still won’t
As Idahoans consider a sweeping pro-abortion ballot item, faith groups are urging their members to vote it down
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