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Readers RespondReaders write: 鈥榃hose Colorado?鈥� fracking debate, cover artLetters to the editor for the Dec. 24, 2018 weekly magazine.
Difference MakerWant to get rid of classroom bullies? Just add babies.Mary Gordon believes that kids can learn to appreciate both vulnerability and strength 鈥� and embody those qualities in the classroom 鈥� as they watch a baby learn and develop over the course of a year.
Difference MakerOne Rwandan's surprising idea to protect wildlife: Recruit poachersAfter the genocide in Rwanda, survivors turned to poaching for survival. Ange Imanishimwe made it his life鈥檚 work to show poachers their livelihood lies in preserving, not destroying, the forest.聽
Difference MakerHow one woman鈥檚 citizen diplomacy has strengthened US-Russia ties for decadesSharon Tennison has been credited with helping to break the cold-war ice. And her mission isn鈥檛 over: She thinks the official rhetoric on both sides today is harsher than it was at the depths of the cold war.
Points of ProgressWhat鈥檚 made rates of degree attainment for immigrant students spike?Only 30 years ago, about 16聽percent of immigrants had earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Today, that number has nearly doubled, and caught up with degree attainment rates for US-born residents as well. Holistic support programs are one factor.
Why desegregation mattersSeparateness can be beautiful, expressed in distinct cultures, traditions, and nations. But when the Supreme Court declared in 1954 that 鈥淪eparate educational facilities are inherently unequal,鈥� it touched on a truth.
Readers RespondReaders write: US-Russia exchange, and how to address genocide?Letters to the editor for the Dec. 17, 2018 weekly magazine.
Refuge is not a point on a mapWhat obligation do more prosperous nations have to help those in disarray or distress?
Readers RespondReaders write: Positive views of China and Puerto Rico, and portrayal of socialismLetters to the editor for the Dec. 10, 2018 weekly magazine.
Points of ProgressWhy more states are giving juvenile offenders a second chanceMore attention is being given to the idea that young offenders can still make radical changes to their mind-set. As a result, measures aimed at rehabilitating juvenile prisoners instead of punishing them are spreading across the United States.
The aggressive (and subtle) faces of coercionNo matter the injustices heaped upon them, liberty and freedom percolate beneath the surface.
Readers RespondReaders write: Dangers of plastic pollution, possible solution in charcoal, walk through little-seen aspects of Africa, and race against timeLetters to the editor for the Dec. 3, 2018 weekly magazine.
Do borders have to divide?What are borders, really? In an evolving world, what should they do?
Readers RespondReaders write: Violence on the left and the rightAn exchange with an author for the Nov. 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
How to give with quality: five points to considerThese days, many people looking to make a donation want to be sure it will truly make a difference. So in this piece, a philanthropy expert shares her insights.
This bighearted Flint resident helps many feel blessed at ThanksgivingWhen Chia Morgan saw a need in her Michigan community, she rose to the occasion. Her annual Thanksgiving dinner highlights what鈥檚 possible when one person takes action.
Points of ProgressWhat's giving gender parity a leg up at US corporationsCompanies in the United States have struggled to reach gender quotas in leadership positions, especially as compared to their European counterparts. But new laws and cultural shifts are beginning to change that situation.
Horse sense for politicsOnly by not resorting to violence can you develop a relationship built on trust and respect.- Readers RespondReaders write: The value of 鈥榩uttering鈥� and people-to-people diplomacyLetters to the editor for the Nov. 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
Colonialism in reverseThe story of Juba Arabic is one of colonization. The language is a mixture of different tongues imposed upon the South Sudanese by outsiders. That makes the story of Juba Arabic an allegory of sorts.聽
