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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBeyond interruption-driven livingA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewHow Pakistan prevails over Egypt in democracyWhile Egypt's military ousts an elected leader, Pakistan's stronger democracy holds its military to account for not searching, let alone finding, Osama bin Laden.
OpinionMuslim women of today 鈥� not just the past 鈥� must be respected in Egypt, SyriaIn Egypt and Syria, a shrine and mosque named for two of history's most prominent Muslim women are at the center of the conflicts there. These nations must be inclusive of Muslim women of today to help bring聽the healing peace taught by the Muslim women of the past.
OpinionDon't view Egypt's coup with a Western lensSome American analysts welcomed the ouster of Egypt's democratically elected president because it removed a political Islamist and opened the way for secularists. This Western thinking endangers democracy in Egypt. Integrating Islamists into politics is essential in the Arab world.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSee the 'halo'A 海角大神 Science perspective: The light of divine Love glows in each of us.
The Monitor's ViewWhy EU-US trade talks should be about more than tradeAs the European Union and the United States start talks for a transatlantic free-trade zone, they must see the opportunity to expand their common humanity as well.
OpinionPakistan's opportunity: a free-trade deal with rival IndiaTrade is not a cure-all for grinding poverty, but a free-trade deal between Pakistan and India would help foster economic growth and regional peace. And the political timing has never been better. Pakistan's new prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, should seize the moment.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Teaching isn't one directional; Steve Jobs' misunderstood graduation speechLetters to the Editor for the July 8, 2013 weekly print edition:Articles on the transformation of higher learning too often mis-portray professors as performing static, scripted lectures. Rather, teaching is dynamic communication.Steve Jobs's 2005 message to Stanford graduates wasn't about the pursuit of selfish interest over service to mankind. Rather, using your unique gifts will naturally encompass service to the world.
OpinionSpeaker Boehner up at bat with immigration reformAfter the Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill, House Speaker John Boehner is now at bat. Whether to swing is an incredibly tough call for him. Politically, the issue pits the long-term interests of the Republican Party against the short-term interests of its House members.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOne immigrant's path to citizenshipA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The making of AmericansThe "melting pot" has been glorified, vilified, and dismissed as obsolete. But both census data and the stories of millions of individual immigrants indicate that the not-always-easy process of assimilation is alive and well.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Egypt now deserves world's helpHelping Egypt fix its economy is now as important for the West as helping it fix its democracy. The protests that led to the military ouster of President Mohamed Morsi were driven as much by economic suffering as political anger for his undemocratic ways.
Global ViewpointWith Morsi ouster, Egypt fails democracy testIn Egypt, former President Mohamed Morsi should have served until the next elections. Forced removal defeats the democratic gains made two years ago. If Morsi and Islamists are not allowed to feature somewhat prominently in a new government, they could be a dangerous element.- Global ViewpointWith Morsi ouster, Egypt fails democracy testIn Egypt, former President Mohamed Morsi should have served until the next elections. Forced removal defeats the democratic gains made two years ago. If Morsi and Islamists are not allowed to feature somewhat prominently in a new government, they could be a dangerous element.
OpinionGag the 'ag-gag' laws that bar undercover recording of cruelty to farm animalsSeveral states have passed 'ag-gag' laws that make it illegal to gather undercover documentation and videos of cruelty to animals at factory farms and in other areas of industrial agriculture. But it is precisely this kind of reporting that exposes and can help stop abuse of animals.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayers for firefightersA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewAfter military ouster of Egypt's Morsi, a chance to get it rightThe causes for the military ouster of Egypt's elected president are what Egyptians must now address. First of all, they must develop a mutual trust for building a consensus on all of democracy's values. Tunisia serves as a good example.
OpinionWhen summer camp forbids laptops, there's always letter writingAs I was writing a letter to our son Will, who is away at boarding camp for seven weeks, I felt a vague sense of historical reenactment 鈥� as if I were firing a musket or cooking over a hearth.
OpinionA better way to improve safety at garment factories in BangladeshPresident Obama is pulling US trade privileges for Bangladesh to force improved safety at garment factories. But this will cost poor workers their jobs and could undermine stability in this fragile democracy. Better to support a Bangladeshi-led reform agenda 鈥� with benchmarks.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSounding the depths of freedomA 海角大神 Science perspective: Fourth of July festivities bring to mind what lies behind true freedom.
