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OpinionNice-guy Obama fails Turkey's democracyThe Obama administration has been far too solicitous of Turkey's Prime Minister Erdogan and his increasingly authoritarian ways. Its reasoning is based on the flawed assumption that being nice will ensure cooperation from this strategic ally. That hasn't been the case.
The Monitor's ViewLoss of Arizona firefighters must spur new thinking on wildfiresThe loss of 19 firefighters in Arizona can serve as reminder of why the US must deal with basic causes for a rise in forest fires. Stakeholders, from homeowners to the timber industry, must cooperate on solutions.
OpinionEgypt's President Morsi and opposition must talk 鈥� and fix the constitutionProtesters are demanding President Morsi's resignation and have burned the headquarters of his backers, the Muslim Brotherhood. The way out of this crisis is for Morsi and opposition leaders to negotiate a path forward together. That must include a constitution that is representative of Egypt.
The Monitor's ViewAfter protests, what Egypt can learn from MandelaMass protests in Egypt calling for the ouster of President Morsi reflect a young democracy in need of lessons in developing trust and reconciliation. Egyptians can find them on the opposite end of Africa in Mandela's example.
OpinionBe inclusive, Morsi, or you may face a second Egyptian revolutionWill it take a second revolution to complete Egypt鈥檚 democratic transition? Anti-government protesters plan to turn out in massive numbers Sunday. President Mohamed Morsi should heed cries for more inclusiveness. Otherwise, he may find himself toppled like Mubarak.
OpinionGo North, America 鈥� to the ArcticAlaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski writes that until the US makes the Arctic an issue of national importance, America鈥檚 future there will be severely limited while other countries move ahead. The US can take a crucial step by ratifying the Law of the Sea treaty.
The Monitor's ViewWith Africa's eyes on Obama trip, a continent takes stock of its progressAs President Obama visits Africa 鈥� and the world tracks reports about Nelson Mandela 鈥� Africans are due praise for 15 years of triumphs.
OpinionThe two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians needs a big boostThose on the extremes of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict don鈥檛 see a two-state solution as viable 颅鈥� or preferable. Secretary of State John Kerry and those in the center with practical ideas about how to achieve two peaceful states must strengthen their voices.
OpinionIn same-sex marriage, Supreme Court walks a middle roadIn its two decisions that benefit same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court neither remains silent nor makes a definitive ruling. Instead, it demonstrates its power to participate in ongoing public discourse about a controversial social issue, without drowning out further debate.
The Monitor's ViewA knot untied in Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage rightly pushes the issue back to the states, but also points to issues of liberty and sovereignty in how marriage is defined.
OpinionAfter Supreme Court, Congress must move on Voting Rights ActThe Voting Rights Act has been America鈥檚 most effective tool to eradicate racial discrimination in voting. Today, a sharply divided Supreme Court has thrown the future of this critical tool in limbo by striking down a key provision. It鈥檚 now up to Congress to revive the act.
OpinionSupreme Court rightly cites 'old data' in Voting Rights ActThe Supreme Court has rightly decided that the Voting Rights Act's 'extraordinary measures' to prevent voting discrimination must be directed toward places where discrimination is going on now, not where it happened nearly 50 years ago.
The Monitor's ViewSupreme Court ruling hardly ends the issue in Voting Rights ActIn the Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, the nine justices were at odds over an issue that still divides America: How to deal with old fears of any new types of racism.
OpinionObama and Congress must fight climate change like they do terrorismPresident Obama is expected to announce steps to limit greenhouse gases today. That's fine, but they are half measures without the help of Congress. Both must take this issue as seriously as they do terrorism. Climate change, too, has killed people and the financial damage is real.
OpinionAffirmative action on the way out with Supreme Court Texas rulingToday's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action at the University in Texas and a case coming before the court in the fall could provide the one-two punch to finally throw racial preferences out of the ivory tower for good.
OpinionSupreme Court ruling on affirmative action shows diversity still mattersToday鈥檚 7-1 Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in University of Texas admissions reaffirms the crucial role that diversity plays in a strong America 鈥� even while requiring the university to again jump through hoops to prove the validity of its admissions program.
The Monitor's ViewIn Texas affirmative-action ruling, Supreme Court seeks race-blind admissionsA Supreme Court ruling in the University of Texas affirmative-action case shows a stronger leaning toward race-neutral ways to help minorities. Indeed, new ways are needed to help the disadvantaged.
OpinionTo stop sexual assault against women in the US military, add more womenThe US military must change the culture that leads to sexual assault by genuinely accepting women as fully capable and by greatly increasing the number of women. Change must start at the top, beginning with more admissions of women in the service academies.
The Monitor's ViewDon't bemoan Washington's boglandWith Congress in gridlock on issues like guns, immigration, and energy, Americans turn to states, cities, and private groups for action. This spirit of community and problem-solving will inevitably find its expression somewhere.
OpinionDoes Obama care that US students aren't prepared to be US citizens?The US Department of Education鈥檚 decision to indefinitely postpone nearly all national exams in civics and US history eliminates the only objective gauge of whether students are learning basic US history and the essential skills needed to be good citizens. Sadly, we already know they aren鈥檛.
