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OpinionLiberia, a remarkable African success story, still needs helpOn the doorstep of extremist-led instability in West Africa, Liberia may be the most remarkable post-conflict success story of the modern era. But a paradox threatens to unravel the country's hard-won gains: Despite progress, central drivers of violence remain.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHeavenly calm during the storms in MexicoA 海角大神 Science perspective.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Precision needed on climate change numbers; Interpreting the QuranLetters to the Editor for the September 23, 2013 weekly print magazine:Only about 3 percent of the Antarctic temperature rise occurred during the time of humans burning fossil fuels. Climate change is a complex subject. The 'facts' about it must be stated precisely.Does interpreting the Quran according to the spirit of our time mean that truth has no universal quality, but instead a temporary one?
The Monitor's ViewIs nuclear power really the core of Iran's identity?Iran's new president, Hasan Rouhani, woos the US with a plea to acknowledge Iran's alleged core identity in its nuclear program. President Obama can point to Iran's conflicting identities as the country's source of weakness.
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Cyber war: Different look, same aimLike it or not, militaries around the world are building cyber weapons. Hyped or not, concerns about the security of vital computer systems are driving this push.
Is this the era of the 'quiet leader?'Bold and loud makes the history books. Quiet usually doesn't. But you know what quiet leaders have accomplished by looking at the people they lead.
OpinionAs UN meets, apply pressure against blasphemy lawsBlasphemy and other religious-defamation laws in Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and even Russia put people behind bars and on death row. As the UN General Assembly begins, these countries must be put under intense pressure to conform to global human rights standards.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWorld Alzheimer's Month: a journey of caringA 海角大神 Science perspective: Truth that can help all caregivers and patients.
The Monitor's ViewEnding the hypersexualization of girlsFrance's move to ban beauty pageants for underage girls won't stop a trend toward Miley Cyrus-style sexual exhibitionism. Girls need to learn values that reinforce their worth beyond beauty and sex.
OpinionTo prevent a 'Washington Navy Yard' mass shooting, require gun permitsThe NRA is right. Many mass shooters have mental problems聽such as those that apparently drove Aaron Alexis to start shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. But the US cannot lock up every person who struggles with such problems.聽It is more useful to license gun holders.
OpinionUS, Britain must rethink nuclear strategySome fear that the debate in Britain over whether to renew its nuclear submarine fleet could further strain the special US-UK relationship. Instead, it provides an opportunity for Americans and Britons to take a fresh, pragmatic look at nuclear strategy in the 21st century.聽
OpinionConventional 鈥� not chemical 鈥� weapons are the real problem in SyriaSen. John McCain has slammed Russia's President Putin. But all sides are guilty in perpetuating the conflict in Syria. Chemical weapons are repugnant, but the more urgent need is to tamp down on the flow of conventional weapons from all sides, which is fueling Syria's civil war.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTragic shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, and citizen preparednessA 海角大神 Science perspective: In light of the shooting that took place Tuesday at the Washington Navy Yard, how can people be prepared for the unexpected?
The Monitor's ViewBest answer yet to Navy Yard shooting: Starbucks' declarationA day after the Navy Yard shooting, Starbucks stands up for customers to be free of guns in stores. Such declarations to protect the innocent can help change the gun-safety debate.
Mark Kelly: After Navy Yard shooting, gun laws will protect people and gun rightsIn the wake of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, Gabby and I ask lawmakers to back broadly accepted ideas 鈥� such as expanding background checks 鈥� that address gun violence and still protect gun owners. The two aims are not mutually exclusive.- Mark Kelly: After Navy Yard shooting, gun laws will protect people and gun rightsIn the wake of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, Gabby and I ask lawmakers to back broadly accepted ideas 鈥� such as expanding background checks 鈥� that address gun violence and still protect gun owners. The two aims are not mutually exclusive.
3 ways to take action on gun background checksAmericans for Responsible Solutions, founded by Mark Kelly and former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to prevent gun violence, helps citizens push for expanded background checks that are broadly supported by Americans. Here are some easy ways to take action on their website.- 3 ways to take action on gun background checksAmericans for Responsible Solutions, founded by Mark Kelly and former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to prevent gun violence, helps citizens push for expanded background checks that are broadly supported by Americans. Here are some easy ways to take action on their website.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveVoyager 1 and looking out from the starsA 海角大神 Science perspective.
