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Readers RespondReaders Write: We all have a duty to help end domestic violenceLetters to the Editor for September 29, 2014 weekly magazine:Crawford: Everyone has a duty to help end domestic violence.聽
The Monitor's ViewWhy teens often lead protestsIn Hong Kong鈥檚 demonstrations, a 17-year-old leads others in the demand for full democracy from China. Like many student activists, he seeks proof of theories learned in class 鈥� and assurance of a better life ahead.
The Monitor's ViewThe Hong Kong 'umbrella revolution' pokes at China's conscienceThe Hong Kong protests are a plea for China to live up to a promised ideal of universal rights, and not 鈥榬ob the common man of his purpose.'
The Monitor's ViewIndia's sunny 'saffron revolution'In his visit to the US, India's new prime minister, Narendra Modi, makes an impression on his plans for the poor, especially in expanding solar power. His record so far suggests India could be a global solar champion.
The Monitor's ViewMuslims who counter IS atrocities on womenThe Islamic State's brutality toward women deserves both criticism and counterexamples. When the new president of Afghanistan thanks his wife in public, Muslims notice.
The Monitor's ViewIn praise of Mexico's momentWith stunning political consensus, Mexico has passed 11 major reforms in 20 months, indicating a new civility, openness, and service to others.
How the past can power the futureHydrocarbons play a crucial role in today's economy. They are also crucial in fueling the transition away from hydrocarbons.
Global NewsstandDenying a visa to Dalai Lama is submitting to China, The horrific conditions of Afghan prisons, why vote for Sweden's feminist party, Chile's fight against terrorists, winning the hearts of Islamic StateThis week's round-up of commentary covers why denying a visa to Dalai Lama is submitting to China's demands, the horrific conditions of Afghan prisons, why vote for Sweden's feminist party, Chile's fight against domestic terrorists, and winning the hearts and minds of Islamic State.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Wildfires will eradicate our forests; the fatiguing fight against Islamic StateLetters to the Editor for September 29, 2014 weekly magazine:Keller: If we don't control wildfires, it will eradicate our forests.Frank: With new airstrikes in Iraq,聽the United States may be setting itself up for another costly and lengthy battle.
The Monitor's ViewObama's war of democracy in Iraq, SyriaBefore starting war on Islamic State, President Obama pushed a freedom agenda on Iraq: It must have a sustainable democracy. But the war is also in Syria. Might he also be forced to push democracy there?
The Monitor's ViewDefeating Islamic State 鈥� with an alternative visionPresident Obama knows war alone will not defeat the Islamic State group. In his UN speech, he asked Muslims to offer a different vision from the IS approach of imposing a self-defined cultural purity by force.
The Monitor's ViewObama's plan for climate-change 'resilience'At the UN climate summit, President Obama announced US plans to help other countries prepare for climate change. The US effort on global resilience may help fight the fatalism on efforts to curb carbon emissions.
The Monitor's ViewA deal to glue a divided AfghanistanAn American-brokered deal to resolve the presidential election in Afghanistan aims to create a unity government, one that may bridge ethnic divides and tackle corruption.
Practical planet careYou don鈥檛 have to believe in the detrimental effects of human industry on the environment to be green today. Reducing dependence -- on big government, big utilities, and big energy -- appeals to rugged individualists as much as to tree-huggers.
Global NewsstandLaws banning kids from playing video game, hacking as a form of protest, breaking the cycle of poverty with contraceptives, Yemen's brain drain, US-Russian alliance agaisnst Islamic StateThis week's round-up of commentary covers South Korean laws that ban kids from playing video games, why hacking isn't a good form of protest, how contraceptives are helping fight poverty, why Yemen must work to keep its educated youth, and how a US鈥揜ussian alliance can beat the Islamic State.
Readers RespondReaders Write: True religion seeks peace; rejecting sensational picturesLetters to the Editor for September 22, 2014 weekly magazine:Green: Spiritual leaders should call for peace not war.Price: Clicking on聽sensational pictures shapes our consciousness and our world.
The Monitor's ViewScotland's vote helps others define community tiesThe 'no' vote against independence by Scotland helps bring the United Kingdom together in redefining UK identity through more power to local communities. New political contours will reshape the shared ethical life and create ties that bind beyond culture.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Ukraine speaks of civilization to AmericansIn his speech to Congress, Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko asked for arms to defend 'civilization' against Russian 'barbarity.' Yet Putin speaks of defending 'Russian civilization.' Why this conflict on 'civilizations'?
The Monitor's ViewWhy Congress must vote on Obama's war with ISPresident Obama would welcome the backing of lawmakers for his war on Islamic State group, or ISIS. But Congress must first debate in full view the moral underpinnings of the war.
The Monitor's ViewTo save Africans from Ebola, salve their fearsThe American military's efforts against the Ebola outbreak and other examples of foreign aid must first bolster the confidence of West Africans, in dealing with fear, distrust, isolation.