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Global ViewpointWe Egyptians are still marching forward toward democracyContrary to the global perception that Egypt is sinking into chaos, presidential election debates reflect hope for a new Egypt. Open debate between secular and Islamist groups was unthinkable over the past 60 years. This openness means the Egyptian body politic is maturing.- Global ViewpointWe Egyptians are still marching forward toward democracyContrary to the global perception that Egypt is sinking into chaos, presidential election debates reflect hope for a new Egypt. Open debate between secular and Islamist groups was unthinkable over the past 60 years. This openness means the Egyptian body politic is maturing.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Natural gas won't save AmericaLetters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of May 21, 2012: Natural gas is a stopgap at best. What are the long-term risks of fracking? The real issue is the huge quantity of water used and chemically contaminated in the fracking process.
OpinionBeyond Afghanistan, a weakened NATO can still write its own futureAs the NATO summit in Chicago wraps up, it鈥檚 clear that NATO is in a tough spot, navigating a tenuous transition in Afghanistan as a prolonged euro crisis slashes its capability. NATO must look closer to home to restore its credibility in areas our citizens agree are high priorities.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercrowded prisons: what to do?A 海角大神 Science perspective.
Prison: civilization's 'dark flower'We jail people when we have despaired of any other way of dealing with their abhorrent behavior. But the vast majority will one day re-enter civilized society. Does prison make it more or less likely they will fit in?
OpinionMark Zuckerberg's IPO challenge: A company that can 'friend' the 99 percentWill the new publicly traded Facebook cater singularly to its wealthy shareholders? Mark Zuckerberg must strive to include 鈥榳e the users,鈥� who made such a megabillion dollar concept possible, in his corporate model. He can start by offering a free share to each Facebook user.
The Monitor's ViewAt G8 summit, US taps into Africa's 'cheetah generation'For the G8 summit, Obama unveils a promise by private firms to invest $3 billion in raising Africa's farm productivity. Many young Africans, dubbed 'cheetahs,' are posed for effective private investment.
OpinionQuestions about Turkey as a democracy and military modelWhen NATO meets in Chicago this weekend, intervention in Syria is sure to be discussed 鈥� perhaps by Syria's neighbor, Turkey, which presents itself as a democratic model for the Middle East with a strong military. But questionable investigations of its military undermine those claims.
3 ways the US can start an economic 'reset' with Russia After Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled his trip to Camp David for the G8 Summit this weekend, tensions between Russia and the US are running high. The United States must design a new relationship with this often difficult leader and his country. Washington needs a new reset that includes these three key components:- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEach graduate's path of hopeA 海角大神 Science perspective: A college professor's view of graduates' bright road ahead.
The Monitor's ViewAt Chicago summit, NATO must take stock of its big shouldersThe NATO summit in Chicago can overcome the alliance's current woes about Afghanistan and defense cuts by remembering how unique NATO is in history as a club of democracies with shared principles and interests.
OpinionInconvenient truths to a ban on texting while drivingIn Ohio, heated debate accompanied the move to ban texting while driving. That surprised me. Who could oppose such a thing? Ah, but then the law of unintended consequences put a whole new light on the controversy.
OpinionYour employer may be pocketing your state income taxSixteen states now allow corporations to withhold state income taxes from employees and keep the money as an incentive for a business to locate to or remain in a state. That means that, in effect, employees pay personal income tax to their company rather than their state government.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePeacemaking 101A 海角大神 Science perspective: How a student teacher's prayer brought peace during a violent outbreak in a high school classroom.
The Monitor's ViewWhat the world's poor can teach us on jobsThe prospect of long-term joblessness in Europe and the US should focus attention on a new type of economics that seems to work for helping the worst-off in poor countries.
OpinionFrom a ride in Ronald Reagan's limo, lessons on authenticityOn my first limousine ride alone with Ronald Reagan as a senior aide, he told me how much his mother shaped his beliefs. One thing about President Reagan, you knew what he believed in. Many voters may have a difficult time finding such rock-solid conviction in Romney or Obama.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective'To this end was I born'A 海角大神 Science perspective: No matter how difficult our lot in life may be, God's guiding hand is always accessible.
The Monitor's ViewStates should fold on Internet gamblingCalifornia and New Jersey, each seek more revenue, are leading the states toward Internet gambling, starting with online poker. But this all-too-easy form of gaming would come with at a high cost to society 鈥� and government.
OpinionPalestinian hunger strikes: the power of peaceful protestHunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention ended with a deal this week for better treatment. That showed the power of peaceful protest. If Palestinians adopt nonviolence as a strategic tool, that could bridge the Israeli-Palestinian divide.
