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The Monitor's ViewHow to fix police-black distrustCalls for reform of police after the killing of blacks in the US must include more ways to build trust and inclusiveness in cities. Worldwide, as more people live in cities, urban life needs constant work toward mutual dependence.
Readers RespondWhy earmarks hinder CongressLetters to the Editor for Dec. 8, 2014 weekly magazine:Alexander and Ellis:聽Earmarks aren鈥檛 a silver-bullet solution to gridlock, and they wouldn鈥檛 alleviate the stark ideological divisions in Congress.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveChrist: Help that is here nowA 海角大神 Science perspective: Can Christ Jesus still help us today?
The Monitor's ViewRussia's march toward self-relianceAs its oil revenue drops and Western sanctions over Ukraine take hold, Russia seeks to cut its economic dependence. Yet the history of prosperity shows the need for nations to share in mutual dependence.
Global NewsstandConstant cycle of violence in Israel, regulating working hours in Japan, Bangladesh鈥檚 quiet mobile revolution, Kenya standing against terrorist attacks, Latvia's first openly gay politicianThis week's round-up of commentaries covers the constant cycle of violence between Israel and Palestine, protecting workers from long hours in Japan, the rise of cell phones in Bangledesh, Kenya coming together after terrorist attacks, and the need for cultural change after politician says he is gay.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveInvisible GodA 海角大神 Science perspective: A young child learns why we can鈥檛 see God with our eyes. 聽
The Monitor's ViewWith fewer young people gambling, time for a government rethinkDespite a proliferation of casinos and lotteries, fewer Americans are playing, especially those under 30. Now is a good time to question government backing of an industry that targets youths.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveProsperity as a spiritual qualityA 海角大神 Science perspective: Our global economy grows richer in understanding God鈥檚 infinitely abundant goodness.
The Monitor's ViewWhen companies come clean on briberyA global report on foreign corruption reveals a high rate of self-reporting by companies that paid bribes, a sign of the momentum to curb graft in both business and government.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAngels and healingA 海角大神 Science perspective: What it means to have 鈥渁ngels charge over thee.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewSpotting the inviolate in oil price volatilityAs oil prices fall and OPEC tries to influence markets, the world again faces uncertainty in energy costs. Yet after decades of price fluctuations, this may have an upside.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Soceity makes war honorable; a new approach in Syria is neededLetters to the Editor for Dec. 1, 2014 weekly magazine:Kauffman:聽I wonder if humans don鈥檛 all carry an innate horror of violence and warfare. But we are socialized to think that 鈥渘ecessary war鈥� is actually honorable, and those who engage in it are heroes.Frank:聽What the US is currently doing in the region isn鈥檛 working, and聽we are running out of choices.
Global NewsstandKazakhstan's rise, Afghan and Pakistan relations, Mexico vying to be China's western base, strides by female lawyers in Malawi, and Australia's World Cup scandalThis week's round-up of commentaries covers the economic rise of Kazakhstan, the possibility of renewed relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, why Mexico wants to become China's hub in Latin America, strides by female lawyers in Malawi, and Australia's role in the World Cup scandal.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer for JerusalemA 海角大神 Science perspective: No matter where we are, our prayers for peace can take effect.
The Monitor's ViewA pulpit rebuke of Nigeria's terroristsAfter a horrific suicide bombing at a Nigerian mosque Friday, the country's second-leading Islamic figure offered prayers at the site and denounced Boko Haram for its pretense of being Islamic. Such a public rebuke should set an example for other Muslim leaders.
Mining character for cluesWe study people's pasts 鈥� especially the pasts of people who rise to prominence 鈥� hoping to understand how they will act in the future. But humans can always surprise us.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhy I love the BibleA 海角大神 Science perspective: The spiritual lessons gleaned from the Bible bless us today.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThanks for National Bible WeekA 海角大神 Science perspective:聽Looking for instances of gratitude, thanksgiving, healing, and spiritual victory in the Bible compels us to discover the higher, spiritual meaning of the Scriptures.
The Monitor's ViewWhy rage lingers after Ferguson jury decisionProtests over a grand jury clearing a white policeman in the shooting of an unarmed black man in Ferguson, Mo., may reflect a nationwide mood that the 'system is stacked against me.' President Obama can address this popular alienation, as he has in the past.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGratitude for the good already receivedA 海角大神 Science perspective:聽Being grateful for good brings infinite blessings.
