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The Monitor's ViewWhen officials try to ban economic truthA mandate on Chinese media not to report a credit crunch is the latest example of governments trying to keep bad news under wraps. But the forces for honest financial data are too strong to defy.
OpinionObama's 'partnership of equals' in Africa: Both sides must step upPresident Obama, who departs Africa today, has cast his mark on the US-Africa relationship by calling it 'a partnership of equals.' This is more of a goal than reality. Over the past decade the US has squandered its advantage. And Africans bear shared responsibility for economic stability.
OpinionNice-guy Obama fails Turkey's democracyThe Obama administration has been far too solicitous of Turkey's Prime Minister Erdogan and his increasingly authoritarian ways. Its reasoning is based on the flawed assumption that being nice will ensure cooperation from this strategic ally. That hasn't been the case.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective"What's it to you?"A 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewLoss of Arizona firefighters must spur new thinking on wildfiresThe loss of 19 firefighters in Arizona can serve as reminder of why the US must deal with basic causes for a rise in forest fires. Stakeholders, from homeowners to the timber industry, must cooperate on solutions.
OpinionEgypt's President Morsi and opposition must talk 鈥� and fix the constitutionProtesters are demanding President Morsi's resignation and have burned the headquarters of his backers, the Muslim Brotherhood. The way out of this crisis is for Morsi and opposition leaders to negotiate a path forward together. That must include a constitution that is representative of Egypt.
It's the 'Bicycle Spring'Long shunted to the side of the road -- and sometimes denied the road entirely -- the humble, fragile, friendly bicycle is merging into mainstream traffic in unprecedented numbers around the globe. And it's not always a smooth ride.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveShould we be wrapping our thoughts around the medicine of Mind?A 海角大神 Science perspective.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Many heroes behind South Korea's rebirth; Is US gun lobby selling fear to sell guns?Letters to the Editor for the July 1, 2013 weekly print magazine:As a Peace Corps volunteer in Chuncheon in the 1960s, I watched my impoverished students work long hours to succeed.聽Nearly half a century has made the Korea of my memory unrecognizableMany hearts and hands have supported Korea鈥檚 rebirth.US gun violence has decreased, but most Americans think the opposite. That's because good marketing from the gun lobby (in this case, fear of violence driving desire for protection) leads to a predictable increase in demand.
The Monitor's ViewAfter protests, what Egypt can learn from MandelaMass protests in Egypt calling for the ouster of President Morsi reflect a young democracy in need of lessons in developing trust and reconciliation. Egyptians can find them on the opposite end of Africa in Mandela's example.
OpinionBe inclusive, Morsi, or you may face a second Egyptian revolutionWill it take a second revolution to complete Egypt鈥檚 democratic transition? Anti-government protesters plan to turn out in massive numbers Sunday. President Mohamed Morsi should heed cries for more inclusiveness. Otherwise, he may find himself toppled like Mubarak.
OpinionGo North, America 鈥� to the ArcticAlaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski writes that until the US makes the Arctic an issue of national importance, America鈥檚 future there will be severely limited while other countries move ahead. The US can take a crucial step by ratifying the Law of the Sea treaty.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDivine Love's care for childrenA 海角大神 Science perspective: Prayer on the soccer field sidelines when parents鈥� emotions run high and shinguards come in handy.
The Monitor's ViewWith Africa's eyes on Obama trip, a continent takes stock of its progressAs President Obama visits Africa 鈥� and the world tracks reports about Nelson Mandela 鈥� Africans are due praise for 15 years of triumphs.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMaking music, uniting in harmonyA 海角大神 Science perspective: Making music together is a metaphor for life.
OpinionThe two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians needs a big boostThose on the extremes of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict don鈥檛 see a two-state solution as viable 颅鈥� or preferable. Secretary of State John Kerry and those in the center with practical ideas about how to achieve two peaceful states must strengthen their voices.
OpinionIn same-sex marriage, Supreme Court walks a middle roadIn its two decisions that benefit same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court neither remains silent nor makes a definitive ruling. Instead, it demonstrates its power to participate in ongoing public discourse about a controversial social issue, without drowning out further debate.
The Monitor's ViewA knot untied in Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage rightly pushes the issue back to the states, but also points to issues of liberty and sovereignty in how marriage is defined.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePurposeful living or stagnation?A 海角大神 Science perspective.
OpinionAfter Supreme Court, Congress must move on Voting Rights ActThe Voting Rights Act has been America鈥檚 most effective tool to eradicate racial discrimination in voting. Today, a sharply divided Supreme Court has thrown the future of this critical tool in limbo by striking down a key provision. It鈥檚 now up to Congress to revive the act.
