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OpinionGive me your tired, your poor? Asylum-seekers in the US find shacklesAslyum-seekers and refugees are a forgotten group in the US immigration debate. A new report shows that once in the US, they can encounter shackles, numbing cold, confusion, and indefinite detention. They deserve far better treatment.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Bullies need mental health help, too; Peace resonates; Good ideas are contagiousLetters to the Editor for the November 4, 2013 weekly print magazine:Victims of bullying who hurt themselves or others are also likely suffering from mental illness and deserve help. But probably so are bullies. Let's offer them the mental-health services they need.Ronny Edry's "Israel loves Iran" campaign shows that individuals can have a voice. We can each add to what I believe will be a "critical mass" who support an end to all war.If we don't talk about alternatives to political gridlock, then there is no chance of inspiration or change.聽Ideas are contagious.
The 'WYSIWYG' leaderIt's difficult to know how revolutionary a new leader will be. Is that smile just a pleasant first impression? Or is this really a case of 'what you see is what you get?'
Who's responsible for health care?Amid all the controversy over the troubled launch of the Affordable Care Act's public health exchanges, another revolution is taking place in the much larger world of employer-provided health care.聽
The Monitor's ViewRed Cross lessons for Obamacare disputesAs arguments revive over Obamacare (Affordable Care Act), the 150th anniversary of the International Committee of the Red Cross is a time to learn from a group that first championed nonpartisan, neutral respect for a universal right to health.
OpinionTo get a deal with Iran, US must suspend 鈥� not increase 鈥� sanctionsSome in Congress want to impose additional punitive sanctions on Iran. These are unnecessary and could scuttle the diplomatic process and strengthen Iranian hardliners. The proven strategy now is to offer partial relief from sanctions as an incentive to encourage Iranian concessions.
The Monitor's ViewA US rebuke of Germany that jarsIn an unusual criticism of Germany's economic path, a US Treasury report goes against decades of cooperative consultation among friendly, wealthier nations to help drive global growth.
OpinionSexy Bo Peep: How adults stole Halloween from American childrenAmerican adults have turned Halloween into a commercial extravaganza.聽The sexy-costume trend for girls, even for toddlers, reveals how far we have strayed from the roots of Halloween, which used to be a time for kids to challenge their elders.
OpinionPreventing school shootings starts with gun safety at homeMany school shootings, such as last week's at Sparks Middle School in Nevada, involve a child taking a gun from home to school. A聽concerted effort must be made to improve gun safety at home, to research why kids kill with guns, and to pass parental-liability laws.
The Monitor's ViewLeadership lapses in NSA spying, Obamacare rolloutPresident Obama claims little or no foreknowledge of the NSA spying on allies or the 'debacle' of the new health-care law's website. Are there valuable lessons in leadership from this?
OpinionHow to grow Latin America鈥檚 middle classDemonstrations in Latin America show just how far societies have come, and how much further they must go to meet the expectations that come with rising incomes. A healthy, middle-class society requires reliable, quality public services 鈥� not just income growth.聽
The Monitor's ViewWhy a UN victory in Africa marks a new day for peaceIn a precedent for peacemaking, UN-led forces helped pushed back a rebel group in Congo. The UN has now crossed another threshold in finding ways to protect innocent civilians.
OpinionNSA revelations threaten Obama's soft power and America's global influenceAfter revelations that the NSA has spied on its allies in Europe, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, it's worth considering: Is this just a tricky moment for President Obama, or is it a harbinger of a broader trend of waning US influence, even over its allies?
The Monitor's ViewUS can still help Iraq find religious calmWhen President Obama welcomes Iraqi leader Nouri al-Maliki on Friday, he needs to link US military aid to reducing sectarian tensions and the sudden rise in mass killings this year.- Readers RespondReaders Write: US must maintain strong military; Encouraged by fight for common ground; Media violence feeds gun violenceLetters to the Editor for the October 28, 2013 weekly print magazine:An strong, efficient American military is needed to maintain safety and security at home and abroad;聽Olympia Snowe's suggestions for how those of us with no political clout can still mobilize for moderation are encouraging;聽When will we finally understand the consequences of allowing violence to permeate our entertainment?
OpinionObamacare can't make sense in a divided AmericaMany Americans who want less government are willing to use any means to thwart what they see as an un-Constitutional expansion of government鈥檚 reach. The ongoing debate over Obamacare is just the latest issue to get in the middle of a centuries-old argument.
The Monitor's ViewNSA spying on allies: What must now changeRevelations of alleged NSA spying on American allies such as Germany's Angela Merkel must lead to a change in how the security agencies view differences between people.
Let the public help draw voting districtsNo state has yet found a perfect solution to gerrymandering 鈥� the partisan drawing of voting districts that favors parties and incumbents. But reform efforts in states and cities point to an answer: independent redistricting commissions that rely on public input for drawing maps.- Let the public help draw voting districtsNo state has yet found a perfect solution to gerrymandering 鈥� the partisan drawing of voting districts that favors parties and incumbents. But reform efforts in states and cities point to an answer: independent redistricting commissions that rely on public input for drawing maps.
The Monitor's ViewGermany calls Europe to attentionAs Europe's leaders meet, they face German pressure for each eurozone nation to steel itself for a 'stress test' of wobbly banks. National self-discipline, not more German bailouts, will help cement the EU's economic future.