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The Monitor's ViewA Christmas gift from the next generationThe Great Recession helped reverse a decades-long rise in materialism among many young people. Despite a tough financial future, they are also more concerned about others. This shift is a gift for those seeking less spending at Christmas.
OpinionDespite setbacks, UN ushered in 65 years of progress on human rightsThe UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted 65 years ago paved the way for decades of progress. The picture of human rights today is hardly as encouraging. But changing norms takes time and doesn't follow a linear path. From this view, 2013 brought some notable advances.
The Monitor's ViewThe Ukraine protests for integrityThe protests in Ukraine that erupted after the president rejected possible EU membership are now aimed at high-level corruption. More countries are seeing protests demanding integrity from elected leaders.
3 views on the Iran nuclear dealThe six-month interim deal the P5+1 world powers reached with Iran offers some sanctions relief in exchange for a roll-back of Iran鈥檚 nuclear program. In this One Minute Debate, three writers give their take on the historic agreement.
OpinionDoes art make kids smart?We spent many a Sunday with the kids at the Cleveland Museum of Art. At first all they wanted to do was slide down the marble banisters. Then, thanks to a stroke of genius and a dollar bill, five art critics 鈥� and lovers 鈥� were born.
Global ViewpointMandela belongs to the worldMandela is revered worldwide as champion of nonviolence and peace. Human rights activists and freedom fighters around the globe aim to follow his example of reconciliation, forgiveness, and non-retributive justice. This philosophy will be vital for future transitions in Iran and Syria.- Global ViewpointMandela belongs to the worldMandela is revered worldwide as champion of nonviolence and peace. Human rights activists and freedom fighters around the globe aim to follow his example of reconciliation, forgiveness, and non-retributive justice. This philosophy will be vital for future transitions in Iran and Syria.
The Monitor's ViewMandela's gift of graceBy finding his freedom in grace and dignity, he was able to help bring freedom to all South Africans.
OpinionNelson Mandela: prisoner, president...gardener?Nelson Mandela and his extraordinary life will enrich the great moral debates on war and peace for generations to come. For the moment, however, at the news of his death, I am thinking about tomatoes 鈥� in my garden in South Africa and in Mandela's prison garden.
The Monitor's ViewAfter the UN quells the Central African RepublicWith the United Nations Security Council approval of a French-African Union force in the chaotic Central African Republic, the next step should be restoring 海角大神-Muslim harmony, village by village.
Budget negotiators take heed: The art of the deal, according to Reagan and Tip O'NeillThis history of bipartisan compromise between President Reagan and then-House Speaker Tip O'Neill couldn't be more relevant today. A message to Patty Murray and Paul Ryan as they forge a budget deal: the beauty of compromise is that its worst aspects can be blamed on the other party.- Budget negotiators take heed: The art of the deal, according to Reagan and Tip O'NeillThis history of bipartisan compromise between President Reagan and then-House Speaker Tip O'Neill couldn't be more relevant today. A message to Patty Murray and Paul Ryan as they forge a budget deal: the beauty of compromise is that its worst aspects can be blamed on the other party.
The Monitor's ViewChina's tech innovators must 'breathe free'In his visit to China, Vice President Joe Biden spoke of a need for people to 'breathe free' to achieve innovation in science and technology. China's hopes for 'independent' innovation rest on allowing such freedom.
OpinionIran deal validates nuclear blackmail and hurts Israeli-Palestinian peace processThe six-month deal with Iran gives the regime in Tehran exactly what it wants, thanks to nuclear blackmail, and reflects a blurred distinction between allies and foes in the region. Moreover, now the US has little moral authority to pressure Israel on an agreement with the Palestinians.
The Monitor's ViewHow Ukraine can someday join the EUPeaceful protests by Ukrainians in favor of a pact with the European Union reveal the brutal Soviet-style tactics of the regime. The EU must stand firm for democratic values.
The Monitor's ViewBefore the shopping drone arrivesBuying things is becoming faster and easier thanks to the Internet. But wise shopping is still a human art.
OpinionThanksgiving Day Proclamation 2013 from President ObamaThe Thanksgiving 'tradition reminds us that no matter what our background or beliefs...at our core we are first and foremost Americans....This Thanksgiving Day, let us lift each other up and recognize, in the oldest spirit of this tradition, that we rise or fall as one Nation, under God.'
The Monitor's ViewHere's a conversation starter for ThanksgivingA campaign called Giving Tuesday rolls into its second successful year to curb the commercialism of the Thanksgiving holiday season with a day of generosity. It would make Ben Franklin smile.
The Monitor's ViewChina reforms can't stop at water's edgeThe Chinese military's provocative moves on Japan-controlled islands do not match the spirit of reform in the Communist Party's recent plenum. Wiser heads in China need to ensure the country's peaceful rise as a power.
OpinionWhy Netanyahu is wrong about Iran nuclear dealIsrael's Benjamin Netanyahu warns that the nuclear deal with Iran increases Iran鈥檚 chances of building nuclear weapons. He鈥檚 exactly wrong: With this deal in place, it will be much harder for Iranian hardliners to make the case that Iran should tear up its agreements and build a bomb.
