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The Monitor's ViewUS can still help Iraq find religious calmWhen President Obama welcomes Iraqi leader Nouri al-Maliki on Friday, he needs to link US military aid to reducing sectarian tensions and the sudden rise in mass killings this year.- Readers RespondReaders Write: US must maintain strong military; Encouraged by fight for common ground; Media violence feeds gun violenceLetters to the Editor for the October 28, 2013 weekly print magazine:An strong, efficient American military is needed to maintain safety and security at home and abroad;聽Olympia Snowe's suggestions for how those of us with no political clout can still mobilize for moderation are encouraging;聽When will we finally understand the consequences of allowing violence to permeate our entertainment?
OpinionObamacare can't make sense in a divided AmericaMany Americans who want less government are willing to use any means to thwart what they see as an un-Constitutional expansion of government鈥檚 reach. The ongoing debate over Obamacare is just the latest issue to get in the middle of a centuries-old argument.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOn health and healingA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewNSA spying on allies: What must now changeRevelations of alleged NSA spying on American allies such as Germany's Angela Merkel must lead to a change in how the security agencies view differences between people.
Let the public help draw voting districtsNo state has yet found a perfect solution to gerrymandering 鈥� the partisan drawing of voting districts that favors parties and incumbents. But reform efforts in states and cities point to an answer: independent redistricting commissions that rely on public input for drawing maps.- Let the public help draw voting districtsNo state has yet found a perfect solution to gerrymandering 鈥� the partisan drawing of voting districts that favors parties and incumbents. But reform efforts in states and cities point to an answer: independent redistricting commissions that rely on public input for drawing maps.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBelonging to the family of GodA 海角大神 Science perspective: No one has to succumb to the category of 'alone and lonely.'
The Monitor's ViewGermany calls Europe to attentionAs Europe's leaders meet, they face German pressure for each eurozone nation to steel itself for a 'stress test' of wobbly banks. National self-discipline, not more German bailouts, will help cement the EU's economic future.
Global ViewpointTurkey is ready to help lead the new global economyThe next test for Turkey's democracy will be how it weathers 'the new normal' of slower economic growth. Because Turkey鈥檚 fundamentals are in order, its prospects seem quite positive, says聽Ali Babacan,聽deputy prime minister for the economy.- Global ViewpointTurkey is ready to help lead the new global economyThe next test for Turkey's democracy will be how it weathers 'the new normal' of slower economic growth. Because Turkey鈥檚 fundamentals are in order, its prospects seem quite positive, says聽Ali Babacan,聽deputy prime minister for the economy.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen you need a fatherA 海角大神 Science perspective: No matter where we go or how difficult our situation might be, our Father-Mother, God is there.
The Monitor's ViewWhere Detroit isn't going bankruptAs a judge decides whether to let the city of Detroit go bankrupt, its residents, aided by money from many foundations, have reimagined a future based on their most valuable asset: each other.
OpinionAmerica's natural gas revolution isn't all it's 'fracked' up to beAmericans have been told that 'fracking' for natural gas and oil is the key to their energy independent future. The data don't adequately support these claims.聽America must return its energy focus to transitioning away from fossil fuels.
OpinionOil and gas development is key to US future. Don't ban it. Regulate it.Oil and gas production through 'fracking' and horizontal drilling will improve US energy security 鈥� and support US foreign policy. This development should be encouraged.聽The reasonable response to environmental and health concerns is sensible regulation, not wholesale bans.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod is in this placeA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewDrone strikes that hit civilians: Time to rethink intelligenceNew reports about US drone strikes that kill civilians while aiming for terrorists must lead to a probe of how the military and CIA define 'intelligence' used by both drone operators and drones.
Global ViewpointWhy China鈥檚 middle class supports the Communist PartyThose in the West commonly believe that economic growth and a burgeoning middle class in China will lead to democratic reform. But research on China鈥檚 middle class shows its lack of opposition to the Communist regime as well as some support for the party-state.- Global ViewpointWhy China鈥檚 middle class supports the Communist PartyThose in the West commonly believe that economic growth and a burgeoning middle class in China will lead to democratic reform. But research on China鈥檚 middle class shows its lack of opposition to the Communist regime as well as some support for the party-state.
OpinionHow candidates can sidestep Supreme Court rulings on campaign financeAfter the Citizens United ruling, reformers worry the Supreme Court may further loosen campaign finance restrictions with this term's McCutcheon case. But there's a new way to聽limit money in politics:聽private agreements between candidates not to allow third-party campaign spending.
