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The Monitor's ViewAung San Suu Kyi brings timely message for Europe 鈥� and EgyptIn her trip to Europe, Aung San Suu Kyi shares lessons learned in Burma (Myanmar) on how one's inner freedom can overcome despair. That's timely, especially for Greece as well as Egypt, as 'The Lady' also picks up her Nobel Peace Prize.
OpinionEgypt elections: After court ruling, the real concern is not the Muslim BrotherhoodHaving upended the democratic transition with a ruling to dissolve parliament, the high court underscores the real concern in Egypt elections for president. Voters should not fear Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi, but Ahmed Shafiq, a throwback to the past.
OpinionLove and basketball on Father's DayOn Father's Day, I recall fond childhood memories of my dad teaching me to shoot free throws. I'd imagine I was taking a high-stakes shot for the 76ers, with seconds left. Decades later, 76ers forward Andre Iguodala found himself in that exact situation during this year's NBA playoff series.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur Father's handA 海角大神 Science perspective: As people show their love for their dad on Father's Day, we can each take our divine Father's hand and feel His love and guidance.
The Monitor's ViewWhat's missing in Romney, Obama speeches on the economyThe dueling speeches on the economy by Obama and Romney simply offered national solutions. Yet so many cities and states are on a strong comeback. How can the jobless join that success?
OpinionLook to Yemen as model for Syria's transition after Bashar al-AssadRecent history in Iraq and Libya shows that the departure of a tyrant can lead to a deterioration in stability and an increase in human suffering.聽In Syria, a Yemen-style transition (dictator forced into exile to be replaced by a transition figure) may be the best possible outcome.
OpinionJohnny Depp will have a hard time saving American Indians from Paul Ryan's budgetJohnny Depp plans to remake Tonto as an equal in the film 'The Lone Ranger.' Equality is harder to find in the real world. Paul Ryan鈥檚 budget would drastically cut health services for American Indians 鈥� a population with some of the highest poverty, disease, and mortality rates in the world.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHelp for Greece and the eurozoneA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in risk for JPMorgan Chase chiefJPMorgan Chase bank chief Jamie Dimon explained his bank's $2 billion trading loss to Congress, revealing a lesson in not being complacent about risk management 鈥� a difficult task in a complex world of diffuse risks.
Global ViewpointA warning to Europe: Don't let German efficiency crush Italy's spiritIf Europe doesn鈥檛 get its act together on the debt crisis, prosperity will suffer and dangerous political fragmentation will set in. But if Europe succeeds in converging toward Germany's standards, what becomes of the convivial cultures of the south 鈥� Italy, Spain, and Greece?- Global ViewpointA warning to Europe: Don't let German efficiency crush Italy's spiritIf Europe doesn鈥檛 get its act together on the debt crisis, prosperity will suffer and dangerous political fragmentation will set in. But if Europe succeeds in converging toward Germany's standards, what becomes of the convivial cultures of the south 鈥� Italy, Spain, and Greece?
OpinionWhat Obama and Romney aren't talking about: America's class divideI am the proud son of a hardworking milkman. I also have a PhD from Yale. Therein lies a story of class mobility, an issue that is crucial for America's future and that ought to be part of the presidential campaign. Yet neither Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney will address class head on.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA kilim and prayer for IranA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewRussia protests keep democracy dream aliveThe Russia protests on Tuesday tell Putin that the popular hopes for democracy are alive and kicking. His subtle suppression of dissent only hurts Russia's opportunity to modernize its economy.
OpinionWest must try a 'third way' to change North KoreaSouth Korea鈥檚 carrots and America's sticks have both failed to tame North Korea. There is another way.聽With a new regime and small, but positive changes stirring in North Korea, the international community should seize the chance and begin cultural exchanges with the North.
4 reasons the 'mommy wars' are good for parenting in America The 鈥渕ommy wars鈥� 鈥� the so-called conflict between moms (or parenting philosophies) over topics related to motherhood 鈥� are a constant cultural undercurrent. While many call for a ceasefire, the mommy wars constitute a valuable social, political, and cultural dialogue. Here are four reasons why the mommy wars are good for America.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe Bible and science fictionA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewJust kiddingToday's American politics needs the mix of humor and civility heard on NPR's soon-to-end "Car Talk." Mass culture that includes self-deprecatory jokes and a friendly tone can influence the nation's political discourse.
OpinionOne way to force compromise in Congress: No budget, no payThe Fix Congress Now Caucus is a聽bipartisan task force of representatives committed to fixing Congress through meaningful reforms. Our first goal: Pass the No Budget, No Pay Act, which would require Congress to pass a budget on time or have members' salaries withheld until it does.
OpinionSpanish bailout, Greek elections make June a make-or-break month in debt crisisEurope's debt crisis, magnified by the Spanish bank bailout and Greek elections, puts Europe at a crossroads: move to real fiscal union, which populations don't want, or break apart. There's a way to avoid this awful choice. Build up Europe and build it down at the same time.
