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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveVeterans renew and rebuildA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewSyria massacre: a moment of truth to end the liesThe massacre of women and children in Houla, Syria, finally forces Russia to stop defending the denials of Bashar al-Assad in the killing of innocent civilians by Syrian forces.
Fowl weather reportThis is not Big Important News -- no economic meltdowns or international showdowns. It's just a note about a new generation of backyard chickens trying to fit in.
OpinionBy not lifting sanctions, West and Obama are helping Iran enrich uraniumThe West just blew its latest chance to rein in Iran's nuclear enrichment program. Though Iran expressed willingness to compromise on key demands, by refusing to ease sanctions, the P5+1 nations offered no meaningful reciprocity, derailing the possibility of a deal with Tehran.
OpinionThis Memorial Day, supporting veterans is a matter of national securityThis Memorial Day, Americans should realize that supporting veterans with jobs and education isn't just about repaying our debt to them. The care of veterans and their families is also a national security imperative if the US is to maintain an effective all-volunteer force.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePeace: the fiber of our beingA 海角大神 Science perspective: How the protesters outside the NATO summit in Chicago inspired peace.
The Monitor's ViewMessage from Google chief: Have a heart 鈥� turn off this screenGoogle chief Eric Schmidt suggests young people drop their screen time for some real conversation, heart to heart. Being better connected digitally isn't the best way to develop social skills.
OpinionAs Millennials reject gender roles, but embrace marriage, they're changing societyWhile the Millennial聽generation's beliefs reject conventional notions about the place of women in society, both sexes still place a high value on marriage and family. However challenging, these shifting gender聽roles will force changes in Millennials' home and work cultures.
6 factors that will determine concessions from Iran Can war with Iran can be avoided? In recent talks with the West in Baghdad, Iran showed some greater flexibility about its nuclear program. But Iran has a history of trickery in the nuclear arena. Whether Tehran will cooperates with Western demands depends on the following six factors.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA response to tyranny and isolation in North KoreaA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewObama and the contraception mandateThe Obama administration plans to exempt only certain types of religious institutions from the health-care law's mandate for coverage of birth control. But in doing so, it redefines religion, which not only steps on a basic liberty but a basic understanding of religion's role in society.
Global ViewpointGordon Brown: Europe needs a global rescueThe G8 summit at Camp David failed to find a plan for economic growth in Europe and to deal with a euro crisis that goes beyond debt. It may seem strange to propose that the world鈥檚 second-richest continent needs a global rescue. But today鈥檚 European consumers are too fearful to spend.- Global ViewpointGordon Brown: Europe needs a global rescueThe G8 summit at Camp David failed to find a plan for economic growth in Europe and to deal with a euro crisis that goes beyond debt. It may seem strange to propose that the world鈥檚 second-richest continent needs a global rescue. But today鈥檚 European consumers are too fearful to spend.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove fills this spaceA 海角大神 Science perspective: Fresh insights on safety and freedom from fear while traveling on the London underground a week after the terrorist attacks there in 2005.
OpinionEgypt elections: Sharia can support democracyIn Egypt elections for president today, the role of Islam in government is a big question. But a freedom-based interpretation of sharia can support democracy in the Arab world. Such a form of sharia in the early stages of the Iran Revolution set a precedent 鈥� before it was snuffed out.
The Monitor's ViewSpaceX launch to space station: humanity finds new wingsIf all goes well, the first private capsule will dock at the space station Thursday, marking a historic turning point in the use of private space companies. This will help free up NASA for riskier space exploration.
6 job interview mistakes to avoid Although the economy seems to be showing signs of improvement, there are still more applicants for every job opening than there are available positions. In a survey, HR professionals outlined six interview mistakes that can instantly kill the possibility of receiving an offer.
OpinionIran talks in Baghdad: Western naivet茅As world powers head into nuclear talks with Iran in Baghdad on Wednesday, is Obama so naive as to hang on to a fake聽fatwa promising no nukes?聽With enough聽enriched uranium to eventually make six nuclear bombs,聽Tehran is simply stalling for time.听Recent chronology bears this out.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveToward peaceful sleepA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewHope, resiliency, and unity mark the Joplin tornado anniversaryOne the worst tornadoes in US history hit Joplin a year ago. The Missouri city has good reason to now celebrate its path to recovery.
