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Doing well by doing goodAltruism in the glue of society, the "social capital" that binds human and financial capital. Communities where people care for one another also have lower unemployment rates and higher quality of life.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDrawn to goodA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewDiamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth IIAs Britain celebrates the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth's 1952 ascension to the throne, it can also assess her legacy in balancing the monarch's duty as 'supreme governor' of the Church of England with being head of state.
OpinionWhy it's easier to be a good daddy than a good mommyTime magazine's recent 'breast-feeding cover' fueled another spat in the 'mommy wars.' Debating the 'perfect mother' ideal is a misogynistic narrative. We聽need to stop pitting moms against moms and start fighting the real battles, like defending against attacks on women's health care.
OpinionIs Facebook destroying our capacity for meaningful relationships?While investors follow Facebook stock prices, it is we the Facebook users who will shape this new global social fabric. We must reinvest in self-reflection and in-person relationship building.聽We must use Facebook in ways that bring us closer together, not tear us further apart.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWith your whole heartA 海角大神 Science perspective: In this age of multitasking, what needs our whole heart?
The Monitor's ViewBan on sex-selection abortions? Change attitudes toward girls instead.A GOP bill up for a vote in the House would ban sex-selective abortions, most of which abort females. Such laws are far less effective than changing public thinking about the value of girls and women to families and society.
OpinionMy final phone call with warlord Charles TaylorFormer president of Liberia Charles Taylor called me regularly in the early 1990s when I was the director of Voice of America's English-to-Africa broadcasts. I'll never forget one strange phone call from him. Unfortunately, my hunch about Taylor's connection to Sierra Leone would prove correct.
Opinion4 ways to save Rio+20 summit on sustainable developmentAs 'Elders,' even our optimism is being seriously tested by the lack of urgency about the Rio+20 summit on sustainable development in June. To succeed, the summit must start by setting goals, just as the UN did with its 'Millennium Development Goals' 鈥� with some targets now being met.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAmerican football and the kingdom of heavenA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewRighting wrongs in China depends on rightsDissident Chen Guangcheng is speaking out about the need for rule of law in China. But the party is slowly accepting individual rights. And studies show those few rights are yielding positive results.
OpinionWith 'God on their side,' Romney and Republicans may very well prevailMitt Romney's Texas primary win secured him the Republican nomination. Now the GOP wants the support of every major US religion. Mormons, Jews, and Catholics identify with the party in increasing numbers. That helps Republicans erode the Democratic base.- OpinionWith 'God on their side,' Romney and Republicans may very well prevailMitt Romney's Texas primary win secured him the Republican nomination. Now the GOP wants the support of every major US religion. Mormons, Jews, and Catholics identify with the party in increasing numbers. That helps Republicans erode the Democratic base.
Global ViewpointStrengthen the euro and reform the European CommissionAt a time of European debt crisis, when some see a common currency as a straightjacket, Europe must follow through and strengthen the euro. Europe must also move on political reform. One place to start: Elect the president of the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.- Global ViewpointStrengthen the euro and reform the European CommissionAt a time of European debt crisis, when some see a common currency as a straightjacket, Europe must follow through and strengthen the euro. Europe must also move on political reform. One place to start: Elect the president of the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEverything OK in the end?A 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewEgypt elections: a test of hard-won civic valuesThe final round of Egypt's presidential elections has two candidates who must appeal more broadly to Egyptian demands for equality and freedom. Both candidates need to compromise with pro-democracy groups.
Global ViewpointInterview with Turkey's Abdullah Gul: Egypt should embrace secularismIn an interview, Turkey's President Abdullah Gul says that Egypt should embrace secularism based on a 'respect for all faiths;' that Russia's role in ending violence in Syria is key and Moscow needs to be engaged to act constructively; and that economic power in the world is shifting.- Global ViewpointInterview with Turkey's Abdullah Gul: Egypt should embrace secularismIn an interview, Turkey's President Abdullah Gul says that Egypt should embrace secularism based on a 'respect for all faiths;' that Russia's role in ending violence in Syria is key and Moscow needs to be engaged to act constructively; and that economic power in the world is shifting.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Does gun ownership kill or preserve life?Letters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of May 28, 2012: Armed defense is effective when talking isn't. Don't stereotype gun owners. Time to end the devastation from America's 'gun culture.'
