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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSparing the wildflowersA 海角大神 Science perspective: How letting love fill your heart and mind reveals loveliness all around.
The Monitor's ViewNeed for textbook examples of peace in Israeli-Palestinian conflictA major, US-funded analysis of textbooks used in Israeli and Palestinian schools finds few examples of each side demonizing the other. Rather, inaccurate maps and lack of information show a need to educate the next generation toward reconciliation.
OpinionCurbing gun violence after Newtown: Let's arm teachersCritics worry that arming teachers will create 'fortress' schools and invite gun accidents. But a well-thought-out program can avoid these pitfalls, and take advantage of teachers and staff who are eager to act as trained protectors for our children.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Not too late to change US priorities in Afghanistan; Gun control advocates use flawed logicLetters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of February 4, 2013:聽US actions in Afghanistan have not matched our words; we must push for better governance and offer more development aid. And on gun control: Should the US also outlaw聽box cutters since they were instrumental in the murder of nearly 3,000 people on 9/11?
Global Viewpoint'Soft' nationalism is good for ChinaChinese-style soft nationalism takes pride in Confucian values and聽should be the way of the future. But can it spread from Nanjing to the rest of China? There are reasons to be optimistic.- Global Viewpoint'Soft' nationalism is good for ChinaChinese-style soft nationalism takes pride in Confucian values and聽should be the way of the future. But can it spread from Nanjing to the rest of China? There are reasons to be optimistic.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRenewal is always possible, in life or at workA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewWhy states shouldn't cash in on Super Bowl oddsA federal court case against a New Jersey law allowing sports gambling shows why betting on sports will only damage athletic competition 鈥� as well as bettors.
OpinionThis is my black historyPersonal stories are at the core of Black History Month. American's should honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but聽should not forego the average stories in every African-American family in favor of the once-a-century events and leaders in our history.
OpinionBritish Prime Minister David Cameron's audacious vision for EuropeBritish Prime Minister David Cameron's vision for the Europe Union is blatantly self-serving. His promise to let the Brits vote on EU membership is designed to ensure his own reelection. But his plan for a leaner and less intrusive union may also win some friends on the continent.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective'Fear not, little flock'A 海角大神 Science perspective: A spiritual lesson from birds' daily flight to find food.
The Monitor's ViewAfter Chicago shooting of girl, a fresh look at gang gun violenceThe tragic shooting of an innocent and promising Chicago teenager must reinforce attention on the best ways to curb urban gang violence. One key approach: police-clergy coalitions.
5 reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs 鈥� yet Africa鈥檚 experiment in a regional approach to security is serious and laudable, but it will take time to build credible capacity. Here are five reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs 鈥� yet.
OpinionConflict in Mali shows US needs greater engagement in AfricaWhile I am pleased at reports of US cooperation with France to stop Islamist extremists Mali and run them out of Timbuktu, I remain concerned about the interrelated, widespread threat of terror in the region. America cannot afford to treat it as compartmentalized country-by-country issue.
OpinionThe fall and rise of Chuck Hagel: a good sign for US-Israel relationsChuck Hagel, President Obama's controversial nominee for secretary of Defense, faces his Senate confirmation hearing today. His rise after a wave of objections is a welcome sign that 'daylight' between US and Israeli policies may be becoming more politically acceptable in Washington.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRiches that are never depletedA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewAnswers to gun violence may lie in nonsmoking campaignsEven as a Senate hearing on gun violence draws ideas from both Gabrielle Giffords and the NRA, a lesson in curbing a risky product like guns can be found in the recent history of nonsmoker rights.
OpinionTo fight wealth gap, save the familyThe biggest predictor of family economic status is not race or geography, but whether households are headed by one parent or two. Until we address the reality of family breakup, we can鈥檛 effectively fight that key cause of family poverty. Here are five ways to keep families together.
OpinionGabrielle Giffords and NRA are both right about one thing: US culture of violenceGabrielle Giffords made a compelling plea at the Senate hearings on gun control today, but the National Rifle Association's Wayne LaPierre is also partly right: Banning guns won鈥檛 address a pervasive culture of violence that doesn't distinguish between real and virtual violence.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHandling really big jobsA 海角大神 Science perspective.