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The Monitor's ViewWhen conscience, not guns, decides a democracyAs Venezuela鈥檚 peaceful protests grow, its security forces may be hard-pressed to use violence. With cracks appearing in the Maduro regime, soldiers or police may determine the country鈥檚 democratic future.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA fresh look at possibilities for goodA 海角大神 Science perspective:聽A response to the Monitor鈥檚 View 鈥淎 lesson on UN peacekeeping 鈥� from Haiti.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewApplause that drowns out hate speechBoston baseball fans countered an expression of hate toward a black ballplayer with an act of love 鈥� a standing ovation. Ending racial discrimination requires communities to be 鈥榥ormal.鈥櫬�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNew views on action from a former activistA 海角大神 Science perspective: Spiritual understanding impels God-governed action.
The Monitor's ViewTalk with North Korea? Recent precedents help.President Trump鈥檚 hope for talks with North Korea could be based on recent cases of other adversaries that shifted away from violence and threats.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveKnowing God betterA 海角大神 Science perspective: Understanding our connection to God brings healing.
Readers RespondReaders write: Israeli land claims, and a responseLetter to the editor for the Feb. 20, 2017, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHow Congress can be productiveA theme in Washington鈥檚 debates is the need to boost economic productivity. But first Congress must be more efficient itself in agreeing on policies to do just that.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIt's not too lateA 海角大神 Science perspective: Ideas on redemption and healing.
The Monitor's ViewA rise in critical skills for sharing news onlineAs more people rely on social media for news, they also show signs of greater skill in media literacy 鈥� and more responsibility in not passing along fake news.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTurning enemies into friendsA 海角大神 Science perspective: Seeking what unites us to reconcile our differences.
The Monitor's ViewCan Colombia鈥檚 peace help Venezuela鈥檚 conflict?As a peace deal helps end a long war in Colombia, Venezuela is descending into violence. What can Colombia teach its neighbor about healing and reconciliation?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA spiritual approach to restoring mental healthA 海角大神 Science perspective: Soundness of mind through divine insight.
The Monitor's ViewHear this, oh those who listenHecklers who aim to silence campus speakers or elected leaders, sometimes with violence, must not erode a democracy鈥檚 commitment to consider a diversity of views in public forums.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe importance of the stop signA 海角大神 Science perspective: A young woman finds that looking to divine Love brings freedom from addiction.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 possible logic on North KoreaMore than any other foreign security issue, President Trump is engaged in solving the North Korean nuclear threat. One possible reason: to prevent nonnuclear nations like Japan from going nuclear. The moral logic of nonproliferation demands a US role.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveExtinguishing tensions of conflictA 海角大神 Science perspective: Praying to relieve tensions in North Korea.
The Monitor's ViewIsraeli president鈥檚 advice on Holocaust remembrancePresident Reuven Rivlin used this year鈥檚 Holocaust Remembrance Day to reflect on how Israeli society can apply the Shoah鈥檚 lessons for peace.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod's goodness dispels the darknessA 海角大神 Science perspective: A better understanding of God as good removes sorrow.
The Monitor's ViewA Mideast rivalry worth watchingIran and Saudi Arabia now have reformist leaders bent on granting certain liberties that appeal to young people. That sort of contest of ideas is far better than their violent rivalry in regional conflicts.
