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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveJoy at the birthA 海角大神 Science perspective: Welcome, Prince George!
The Monitor's ViewStep up solutions for Syrian war's symptoms: refugeesAs the rate of Syrians fleeing the war rises, so must the global response. The war's causes may not yet be solvable 鈥� killings now top 100,000. But its symptoms can be.
OpinionTo end Syria civil war, West must guarantee minorities' safety with peacekeeping forceMinorities in Syria support the Assad regime because they fear the alternative. To erode Bashar al-Assad's base of support, Western leaders should offer meaningful security reassurances to Syria's minorities, including the promise of an international peacekeeping force.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding justiceA 海角大神 Science perspective: Even in the most unjust of circumstances, justice can be found.
The Monitor's ViewHow 'play ball' can also mean 'play fair'After Major League Baseball suspended Brewers' star outfielder Ryan Braun for violating drug rules, other MLB players and the players union reacted with surprising support for restoring integrity to pro ball. That's a welcome shift for honest sport.
OpinionTo cut entitlements, US can look to one of Europe's welfare statesThe mounting cost of entitlements will only grow larger as baby boomers age. Four senators have proposed bipartisan legislation to fix one part of the mess, but more is needed. Congress should look to an unlikely model 鈥� Sweden's bipartisan pension reform of the 90s.
Readers respond: How well did the media cover the Zimmerman trial?Public reaction remains strong to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. In a recent Monitor op-ed, Doug Spero decried what he saw as biased coverage of the case. Monitor readers on Facebook had strong views on the topic, too.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDetroit, bankruptcy, and hope for the futureA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewWhat will drive Israelis, Palestinians to talksWith Secretary John Kerry confident of talks starting soon, the new imperatives in the US and Middle East can help drive a peace deal between Israel and Palestinian leaders.
OpinionObama's proposal to tax municipal bonds will hurt states, cities, and AmericansA proposal to impose a federal tax on revenues from municipal bonds would be a destructive and unconstitutional way for profligate Washington to raise funds. The tax would deter investors and squeeze cash-strapped states and cities like Detroit. Americans would pay the price.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe unseen forces of divine LoveA 海角大神 Science perspective: Divine Love warms the heart. It dissolves impasses, restores justice, forgives and forgets.
The Monitor's ViewSaving children's innocence from Internet pornIn a bold move, British Prime Minister David Cameron strikes a welcome balance between Internet freedom and society's hope to protect children from Internet pornography and the child-murderers who act on it.
OpinionHow TV news failed Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, and American peopleIn the hours of continuous broadcast coverage I monitored during and after the trial of George Zimmerman for the death of Trayvon Martin, I couldn鈥檛 believe the lack of balance in coverage. Walter聽Cronkite warned that without a strong unbiased press, democracy would struggle.- Readers RespondReaders Write: New economy fuels green energy, entrepreneurship; Pray in secretLetters to the Editor for the July 22, 2013 weekly print issue:The destructive extractive economy is indeed changing, as is the expectation of what constitutes a truly satisfying standard of living.聽Bozeman, Mont. epitomizes a new economy with a respect for environmental conservation.In the debate of prayer in school, it's worth remembering that聽Jesus said to pray in private and silently, not publicly.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA welcome retreatA 海角大神 Science perspective: Recharge and rejuvenate today.
The Monitor's ViewJapan's election rings beyond its shoresSunday's election results in Japan give Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a big political boost to push more economic reforms that may help Japan become an engine for global growth. The world needs a healthier Japan.
OpinionFinding peace for Israelis and Palestinians among people 鈥� not policiesJohn Kerry or the Arab League may prod a peace deal into place, but nothing can last unless ordinary people living under the policy see that every Israeli is not a settler and every Palestinian does not begrudge Israel a right to exist. I've seen the groundwork of that dialogue at work.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective'The importance of light when we see darkness'A 海角大神 Science perspective: Finding God's care in the face of violence.
The Monitor's ViewA dubious drive to legalize online gamblingA Senate hearing focused on regulating Internet gambling 鈥� even though it remains banned interstate by Congress. Such backdoor maneuvers toward legalization only reveal the commercial interests pushing this wrongheaded move.
OpinionProgress in caring for survivors of military sexual assaultMilitary sexual trauma is too often exacerbated by poor care in the aftermath. While the Defense Department struggles to improve prevention and prosecution, the VA is has made strides to ensure veterans receive respect and treatment. But more work needs to be done.
