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Nelson Mandela at the Monitor: A memorable visitor on a quiet SundayFive months after his release from his 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela visited Boston, and on a Sunday morning he dropped in on the reporters and editors of 海角大神.
The Monitor's ViewMandela's gift of graceBy finding his freedom in grace and dignity, he was able to help bring freedom to all South Africans.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNelson Mandela's roadsA 海角大神 Science perspective: The two roads Nelson Mandela identified as moving South Africa forward, "Goodness and Forgiveness," were the pathways he chose as a statesman and champion of freedom and human rights.
OpinionNelson Mandela: prisoner, president...gardener?Nelson Mandela and his extraordinary life will enrich the great moral debates on war and peace for generations to come. For the moment, however, at the news of his death, I am thinking about tomatoes 鈥� in my garden in South Africa and in Mandela's prison garden.
The Monitor's ViewAfter the UN quells the Central African RepublicWith the United Nations Security Council approval of a French-African Union force in the chaotic Central African Republic, the next step should be restoring 海角大神-Muslim harmony, village by village.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Threats to a new Detroit; How to help 'English Language Learners'Letters to the Editor for the December 2, 2013 weekly magazine:Detroit citizens can't look to government for 'all of the answers,' but they should look 聽government, to ensure the city avoids the mismanagement that fed its bankruptcy.Beginning ELLs will neither acquire English nor learn subject matter if they are placed in regular classes right away.聽Evidence supports LA's plan to separate them initially.
Budget negotiators take heed: The art of the deal, according to Reagan and Tip O'NeillThis history of bipartisan compromise between President Reagan and then-House Speaker Tip O'Neill couldn't be more relevant today. A message to Patty Murray and Paul Ryan as they forge a budget deal: the beauty of compromise is that its worst aspects can be blamed on the other party.- Budget negotiators take heed: The art of the deal, according to Reagan and Tip O'NeillThis history of bipartisan compromise between President Reagan and then-House Speaker Tip O'Neill couldn't be more relevant today. A message to Patty Murray and Paul Ryan as they forge a budget deal: the beauty of compromise is that its worst aspects can be blamed on the other party.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveUnstoppable life and loveA 海角大神 Science perspective: How this writer embraced the continuity of life after the loss of two loved pets.
The Monitor's ViewChina's tech innovators must 'breathe free'In his visit to China, Vice President Joe Biden spoke of a need for people to 'breathe free' to achieve innovation in science and technology. China's hopes for 'independent' innovation rest on allowing such freedom.
OpinionIran deal validates nuclear blackmail and hurts Israeli-Palestinian peace processThe six-month deal with Iran gives the regime in Tehran exactly what it wants, thanks to nuclear blackmail, and reflects a blurred distinction between allies and foes in the region. Moreover, now the US has little moral authority to pressure Israel on an agreement with the Palestinians.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe uninvisible manA 海角大神 Science perspective: When a view of you doesn鈥檛 parallel how the all-knowing God knows you, it amounts to nothing.
The Monitor's ViewHow Ukraine can someday join the EUPeaceful protests by Ukrainians in favor of a pact with the European Union reveal the brutal Soviet-style tactics of the regime. The EU must stand firm for democratic values.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDefending Earth from asteroidsA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewBefore the shopping drone arrivesBuying things is becoming faster and easier thanks to the Internet. But wise shopping is still a human art.
The trend is your friendNews trends seldom seize attention through shock and awe. But while some trends are little more that fluff, others -- such as the quiet improvement in economic and civil security in Latin America -- recognize significant shifts well worth knowing.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe Philippines: The call for prayer continuesA 海角大神 Science perspective.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe help we can all giveA 海角大神 Science perspective: Even in the most troubled places, God is able to heal suffering.
OpinionThanksgiving Day Proclamation 2013 from President ObamaThe Thanksgiving 'tradition reminds us that no matter what our background or beliefs...at our core we are first and foremost Americans....This Thanksgiving Day, let us lift each other up and recognize, in the oldest spirit of this tradition, that we rise or fall as one Nation, under God.'- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThanksgiving: why gratitude packs a surprising punchA 海角大神 Science perspective. Thanksgiving, gratitude for God's goodness, heals.
