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The Monitor's ViewLifting the 'oil curse' for resource-rich nationsVenezuela's squandering of its oil wealth has left its economy in tatters while leaders merely blame the US. As more resource-rich nations learn to dodge the 'oil curse,' Venezuela can do the same.
OpinionWhy Wall Street should rethink its alliance with the GOPIn light of the US government shutdown and looming debt ceiling deadline, Wall Street should shift its traditional GOP alliance to Democrats. Republican extremism is threatening US credibility and markets. Wall Street's clout can help reshape America's fiscal future.
The Monitor's ViewTips from George Washington for a government shutdownJust before the federal government shutdown, a new library opened at George Washington's estate with a wing devoted to leadership training. His actions, even his silence at times, have relevance for today's political showdowns.
OpinionDemocrats forced government shutdown. GOP is just trying to protect US from Obamacare.Conservatives in Congress do believe in funding the government, but also want to save the American people from Obamacare鈥檚 harmful effects. Unfortunately, Democrats have insisted that the only way they will keep the government open is if Congress funds every last word of that law.
OpinionThe tea party created an existential threat to America, not ObamacareBy pretending that the Affordable Care Act poses such an existential risk to the republic that it merits dragging our national character through the mud of a government shutdown, tea party Republicans are belittling the very real crises America soon may face.
Government shutdown? Here's an example of working together at the state levelLast year I broke ranks with majority Democrats to work with Republicans on the Washington state budget. I got angry emails and the cold shoulder, but I helped produce a historic bipartisan budget. To find common ground, you first have to find the courage to step onto it.- Government shutdown? Here's an example of working together at the state levelLast year I broke ranks with majority Democrats to work with Republicans on the Washington state budget. I got angry emails and the cold shoulder, but I helped produce a historic bipartisan budget. To find common ground, you first have to find the courage to step onto it.
The Monitor's ViewAre voters responsible for a government shutdown?A federal government shutdown isn't only a function of leaders who are unable to balance principles and interests. Voters also add to gridlocked government rather than Goldilocks cooperation with a winner-take-all view and by being politically disengaged.
OpinionHow to win the next Mideast war 鈥� over waterThe Middle East and North Africa 鈥� the world鈥檚 most water-scarce region 鈥� will soon face聽a severe water crisis. That could create an even greater challenge than today's upheavals. More attention must be paid to the problem. Conservation, communication, education, and technology can help.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Unfair comparison for diverse US students; US media need global viewLetters to the Editor for the September 30, 2013 weekly print issue:You cannot compare small, relatively homogenous student populations in other countries to our very diverse, multicultured US student population.Too many American media take a narrow US-centered perspective.聽Americans need and deserve deeper journalism and a broader, global view.
OpinionArne Duncan: Why I am optimistic about education in AmericaDuring the past 4-1/2 years, and on my recent bus tour of the Southwest, I saw great principals and teachers; courageous leaders from the business, faith, and nonprofit sectors; engaged parents; and communities pulling together to serve students.聽Education is a shared responsibility.
The Monitor's ViewA global campaign to hit terrorists 鈥� in their messageIn a contest for values, Turkey and the US are leading a $200 million effort to prevent the radicalization of young Muslims. It can build on successes in the deradicalizing of captured terrorists.
OpinionUS signature on Arms Trade Treaty will help end wars and protect civiliansOn Sept. 25, US Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Arms Trade Treaty, which has the potential to make a real difference in reducing the deadly consequences of the irresponsible global arms trade and protect聽innocent civilians. It deserves the world's full support.
The Monitor's ViewAs college-prep test scores falter, how the US can respondDespite President Obama's challenge in 2009 for students to go into higher ed, test scores for the SAT and Act are not showing progress. The problem may be one of low expectations, despite the new Common Core standards and changes in state-level testing.
3 views on NSA reform In this One Minute Debate, three writers offer their views on NSA surveillance and reforms.- 3 views on NSA reform In this One Minute Debate, three writers offer their views on NSA surveillance and reforms.
The only US policy on Iran that will work: common groundA successful US policy on Iran will have to thread the needle between two camps 鈥� those who believe the US must do more to convince Iran it is wiling to compromise and those pushing for unrelenting pressure on Iran, even the threat of military strikes.- The only US policy on Iran that will work: common groundA successful US policy on Iran will have to thread the needle between two camps 鈥� those who believe the US must do more to convince Iran it is wiling to compromise and those pushing for unrelenting pressure on Iran, even the threat of military strikes.
The Monitor's ViewAs more states back casinos, inequality risesA new study on gambling points to the expansion of casinos as a contributor to social and income inequality. They also perpetuate the notion of chance as a guiding force in life.
Four reasons why Obama's critics on Syria have it wrong Critics who say Obama lost foreign-policy ground to Russia, Assad, and Putin on the Syria crisis have it just plain wrong. Here are four reasons why the critics are mistaken.