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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveViolence is not inevitableA 海角大神 Science perspective: May the protests in response to the outcome of George Zimmerman鈥檚 trial be peaceful ones.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Holder's probe of 'stand your ground' laws stands outUS Attorney General Eric Holder said after the George Zimmerman verdict that Justice will take a 'hard look' at the many 'stand your ground' state laws, such as Florida's. Such laws need challenging as they reverse history's path away from killing.
OpinionTo combat hunger, give land rights to world's poor womenA lack of land rights for the poor fuels global hunger. With no ownership, land is poorly cultivated, and families subsist as day laborers or indentured servants. Giving land to the poor, especially women, allows them to grow food for their families and sell crops to pay for education.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe best and the brightestA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Senate filibuster deal tells young democracies like Egypt'sThe Senate filibuster deal avoids the severe political backlash of the 'nuclear option' 鈥� for now. It recognizes the filibuster's historic role in protecting minority interests, a lesson for newly democratic countries like Egypt.
OpinionUS must not miss new opportunity to engage with IranFor 30 years, the US and Iran have squandered engagement opportunities. President Obama 鈥� especially as US officials meet with allies in Brussels today to discuss next steps in nuclear negotiations with Tehran 鈥� should avoid a redux with Iran鈥檚 President-elect Hassan Rouhani.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSwimming lessons on graceA 海角大神 Science perspective: Resting in grace is the needed complement to mental discipline.
The Monitor's ViewIn Sanford and Cairo, a call to worship 鈥� and post-conflict peaceEgypt's Muslims began the holy month of Ramadan with some calling for national unity. In Sanford, Fla., pastors sought to heal a divided community after the George Zimmerman not-guilty verdict.
OpinionUS can't afford to cede green energy industry to its competitorsAmerica used to be the leader in clean energy, but it has been surpassed by China and others. The US can't afford to lose the jobs and economic benefits of green energy. Like its competitors, America needs standards that mandate percentages of green energy by key deadlines.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTaming angerA 海角大神 Science perspective: From the Bible to Katharine Graham to a former air-traffic controller, some anger-preventing tips.
The Monitor's ViewAs US eyes retreat in Afghanistan, it must listen to MalalaThe young Pakistani girl is a model for the global struggle against the anti-women Taliban. With Obama weighing troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Malala's speech to the UN today gives reasons to finish the job.
OpinionFor Obama, Bush, Reagan, no vacation from politicsPresident Obama doesn鈥檛 have his own ranch or summer compound as a vacation retreat, so he stays in rental properties, which seem high-end. Obama has also spent much less time on vacation than his predecessor. In truth, presidents don't get a real break from their job 鈥� or from politics.
A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWater safety and divine protectionA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewAfter two political revolutions, Egypt needs a cultural revolutionEgypt's political identity won't be resolved by politics or protests alone. An upwelling of culture since 2011 could help resolve the nation's many identity conflicts.
OpinionHalting aid to Egypt over military 'coup' would hurt US interestsSome in Congress want to call the military takeover in Egypt a coup and cut off the $1.5 billion aid the US gives the country annually. This position fails to appreciate the limits of the leverage Washington derives from its aid to Cairo and the potential consequences of halting it.聽
Global ViewpointHealing Egypt: Three steps to unify a divided nationThe uprising of millions of Egyptians since June 30 has led to sharp polarization. Growing up in Egypt, I never saw the country as divided as it is today.聽Efforts to rebuild the nation must focus on justice, reconciliation, and inclusiveness.- Global ViewpointHealing Egypt: Three steps to unify a divided nationThe uprising of millions of Egyptians since June 30 has led to sharp polarization. Growing up in Egypt, I never saw the country as divided as it is today.聽Efforts to rebuild the nation must focus on justice, reconciliation, and inclusiveness.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveForgiveness and freedomA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewA welcome global shift against corruptionA world survey by Transparency International shows rising resentment against corruption 鈥� and for people acting on it. One of the most effective tools: higher levels of education.
OpinionGOP should remember: Data show immigrants enforce, not threaten, US valuesOne sticking point in the House GOP discussion of immigration reform is聽concern over whether immigrants will be productive members of society. Republicans shouldn't worry. Immigrants outperform native-born citizens on key measures of American values and civic engagement.
