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The Monitor's ViewLessons of Lance Armstrong doping scandalThe Lance Armstrong doping scandal, which means he will be stripped of his Tour de France awards, should push the anti-doping effort to a new level. Like the Penn State scandal, sports entities 鈥� and fans 鈥� must look at the culture of fame and money that drives many sports.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow God sees youA 海角大神 Science perspective.
OpinionAfter Penn State scandal, Congress should make NCAA put students, education firstIn light of the scandal at Penn State, which reveals how big-time college sports often overwhelm the core values of higher education, Congress should closely examine whether the NCAA is running a not-for-profit enterprise or a聽commercial entertainment empire.
The Monitor's ViewObama-Romney debate can't avoid 'nation-building'Recent presidents campaigned against nation-building only to take it up as necessary for what defines America's ideals and strategic interests. Voters need to hear what Romney and Obama would do differently.
OpinionWe're not colorblind. The only thing we're blind to is our unconscious biases.New studies show that referees call more penalties against players wearing black and judges issue harsher sentences to darker-skinned African-American women. If we can become more aware of our unconscious biases, we can use our logic thinking to override them.
OpinionAfter Todd Akin comments: Why women 鈥� and men 鈥� still need feminismMy students' Who Needs Feminism online campaign is reclaiming feminism as an umbrella for dialogue on issues that affect all of us. And it holds the potential to effect real change, especially in the face of Todd Akin's shockingly聽misinformed and misogynist statements.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveClarity about God when innocents are killedA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewMisdeal on Internet poker gamblingA federal court ruling that poker is mainly a game of skill and thus not gambling could steer Congress down the wrong path of approving Internet gaming.
OpinionHow to arrest Julian Assange without violating international lawBritish authorities forcefully entering the Embassy of Ecuador in London where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has taken refuge would not only be illegal but also set a frightening precedent, putting embassies around the world at risk. Thankfully, Britain has other options.
OpinionCongress must reform immigration laws that send top STEM graduates to ChinaBecause of bureaucracy and delays, America is losing its top foreign-born job creators 鈥� particularly those in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) 鈥� to competitors abroad.聽In the global war for talent, the US has every advantage except one: its immigration laws.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer for Syrian refugeesA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewThe 'light' touch to curb urban killingRecent murders in cities like Boston that already have used new crime-fighting methods call for more individuals to put a caring light on gang crime in their communities.
OpinionWhy Paul Ryan is no Ayn Rand on Social SecurityMitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan deserves credit for trying to tackle the coming entitlement crisis. But whatever you can say about his plan for Social Security, you cannot ascribe it to Ayn Rand. Rand did not want to save Social Security; she wanted to end it.
OpinionWhy peace has a foothold in the PhilippinesThe Philippines has been fighting a decades-long insurgency. But a cease-fire is holding and peace talks are advancing. What makes this possible is commitment from the top and the bottom: Leaders insist on moving ahead, and warring families want peace for their children.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIn (modest) praise of BarbieA 海角大神 Science perspective: A mother gives a second thought to the influence Barbie might have on her daughter. After all, over the years Barbie has had more than 100 careers, along with a variety of cultural backgrounds.
The Monitor's ViewCharity begins where?A study of giving by Americans shows the different amounts and the goals of their charity, as reflected to a degree in the giving by Romney and Obama. But the motives for giving are still a source of study.
Global ViewpointWill America kill the curiosity that sent the rover to Mars?The landing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity on Mars marks a historic triumph for NASA, space exploration, and American innovation. But the endangered state of curiosity-driven basic research endangers America鈥檚 capacity for future innovations.- Global ViewpointWill America kill the curiosity that sent the rover to Mars?The landing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity on Mars marks a historic triumph for NASA, space exploration, and American innovation. But the endangered state of curiosity-driven basic research endangers America鈥檚 capacity for future innovations.
OpinionCan Paul Ryan educate voters about Medicare reform?Paul Ryan and his Republican supporters see the presidential election as a chance to educate voters about Medicare reform. Some claim that campaigns are not for educating, but for winning. That's only partially true. Campaigns still have great teaching value.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe great equalizerA 海角大神 Science perspective: A life of fulfillment includes the knowledge that as children of God we are all loved equally and forever.
