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The Monitor's ViewWhy a repentant Ukraine deserves supportDifficult challenges face Ukraine as its new leaders try not to repeat the mistakes made after the 2004 'Orange Revolution.' Regret is a powerful motive for genuine reform.
Opinion'Obamacare' isn't as bad 鈥� or good 鈥� as you've heardEntrenched myths and misinformation have made it nearly impossible to have needed fact-based conversations about the Affordable Care Act. Yet it is fact-based, constructive debate that has the potential to make the law better.
The Monitor's ViewKeep the peace in Venezuela's protestsAs in Ukraine, Venezuelan leader Nicol谩s Maduro is losing the moral high ground as his forces shoot innocent protesters. He must adopt the nonviolent tactics of his political opponents.
The Monitor's ViewThe real triumph of Ukraine's protestsThe values-based protests in Kiev's Maidan square helped bring down a regime built on corruption and violence. Now those values can help build a democracy modeled on those in Europe.
The Monitor's ViewRaise the minimum wage? An alternative approach.Apparel giant Gap follows other companies like Costco in seeing the business wisdom of boosting wages without a government mandate.
The Monitor's ViewAnswering Ukraine's bulletsAfter Ukraine police killed protesters Tuesday, the regime has lost legitimacy. Both the West and Ukrainian people must now find a peaceful way to create a legitimate government.
The education reform compromise heard round the USTo fix New Haven鈥檚 failing schools, the teachers union and mayor forged a rare compromise 鈥� a model for聽school districts and unions across the country in how to confront major challenges facing public education, without blaming each other, resisting change, or fighting in the streets.- The education reform compromise heard round the USTo fix New Haven鈥檚 failing schools, the teachers union and mayor forged a rare compromise 鈥� a model for聽school districts and unions across the country in how to confront major challenges facing public education, without blaming each other, resisting change, or fighting in the streets.
The Monitor's ViewOut of Florence, Europe's economic renaissance?The young mayor of Florence who is tapped to be Italy's next prime minister brings hope to young people that they might start a business with less fear of failure. For the eurozone's third-largest economy, this may be a big spark for recovery.
OpinionWill America forget its veterans?Communities should work to ensure that troops coming home have a better transition than my husband and I did. Give them the chance to use the superb skills the military gave them. We never forgot about you while we were deployed. Don鈥檛 forget about us when we come home.
The Monitor's ViewNorth Korea in the docket after UN reportA UN inquiry provides evidence of 'crimes against humanity' in North Korea. By exposing the truth of a dictatorship that tries hard to suppress the truth, the report can help bring down the Kim regime.
OpinionUS poor need practical assistance 鈥� not marriage classesCongress diverts millions in aid for poor families to marriage classes, mistaking the correlation between being poor or of color and being an unmarried parent as a causal link. Studies show Americans value marriage regardless of income or race, and relationship classes are ineffective.
The Monitor's ViewA 海角大神-Muslim crisis of faith in AfricaWith 海角大神s and Muslims killing each other in the Central African Republic, the country needs more than foreign troops. A group of interfaith religious leaders are banding together to make peace real.
OpinionCities could be wildlife refuges of the futureWith more species going extinct, we must consider the potential of urban environments to serve as refuges for the survivors.聽Studies show that cities can support, protect, and even evolve wildlife biodiversity, providing opportunities for innovative approaches to conservation.
OpinionDemocracy鈥檚 dangerous decline in Egypt and TurkeyThe US can no longer afford to remain mute on the erosion of freedom in these two key Mideast powers. While certain interests may tempt Washington to emphasize stability over democracy, this is a mistake.聽A look to Russia shows the fallacies of engaging with autocratic regimes.
The Monitor's ViewA call to let ex-cons voteUS Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. asked 11 states that now restrict voting for ex-inmates to lift their bans. The reasons are both practical 鈥� less recidivism 鈥� and an affirmation of the potential for redemption.
The Monitor's ViewA bit of harmony in a China-Taiwan conclaveIn a historic first meeting of official representatives, China and Taiwan appear to warm up ties despite the mainland's claim to the island nation. Is this a new Beijing seeking a peaceful rise?
The Monitor's ViewNurturing the impulse to save Syria's millionsRussia worked on its ally Syria to allow UN aid access to the besieged city of Homs. That humanitarian moment should now lead to a UN demand for access to all 9.3 million displaced.
The Monitor's ViewAn Obama role in Islam's divideWith his coming visit to Saudi Arabia and new talks opening with Iran, President Obama can set the stage for reconciling the two Muslim giants over their historic Islamic rivalry.
The Monitor's ViewWashington's ability to trust, and be trustedAs distrust abounds between the GOP and Obama, and between Americans and government, leaders must relearn the ways that trust can be restored.
