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- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer out of wordless sighs
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewHow Ukraine crisis can revive EU idealsRussia's aggression in Ukraine has shocked the European Union's idealistic experiment in using mutual dependency as a means of peace. Now the EU must reaffirm those ideals by challenging Putin.
OpinionUS patience better than pressure for Afghan security dealRather than pressuring Hamid Karzai to sign the bilateral security agreement now, waiting for the new Afghan president to sign the BSA gives it more legitimacy, may help end the Taliban insurgency, and will secure better US-Afghan relations for the future.
- A Christian Science Perspective'Sure bets'
A Christian Science perspective: A resident of Massachusetts reflects on one town's decision to have a casino.
The Monitor's ViewA path to end Russia-Ukraine crisisPutin justified a military action in Ukraine's Crimea as necessary to 'protect' Russian 'compatriots.' Such aggression based on an ethnic card can be easily challenged by the US and Europe.
Global ViewpointBrzezinski: Formally recognize Ukraine, prepare NATO troopsThe strategy of the West regarding Russian aggression in Ukraine should be to complicate Vladimir Putin’s planning. He should be given options to avoid conflict. But he should also be made aware of the negative consequences for Russia that would follow armed conflict.
- Global ViewpointBrzezinski: Formally recognize Ukraine, prepare NATO troops
The strategy of the West regarding Russian aggression in Ukraine should be to complicate Vladimir Putin’s planning. He should be given options to avoid conflict. But he should also be made aware of the negative consequences for Russia that would follow armed conflict.
OpinionReading the tea (party) leaves of GOP Senate primariesRepublicans worry some of their primaries might produce tea party nominees who could be weak general election candidates. If victorious, others could fundamentally change the character of the Senate GOP. Unexpectedly close races could be a sign of enduring strength for the tea party.
- 2014 GOP Senate primaries to watch Some tea party nominees could be weak general election candidates. Others could change the Senate. Here are six key primaries to watch.
An appetite larger than EarthFor most of history, humans struggled to survive in the natural world. Today, the very success of the human race has put nature under severe stress. Now it is up to humans to help.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLetting your life be divinely propelled
A Christian Science perspective: There's no need to push and pull to make things work the way we think they should.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Obama executions flout Constitution
Letters to the Editor for the March 3, 2014 weekly magazine: The US Constitution prohibits government from depriving a citizen of life, liberty, or property without due process. President Obama has demonstrated his indifference tow this protection by executing US citizens overseas.
Toward a global collaborationThe Internet is more than cat videos. It was born with the promise of making us all smarter by connecting smart people everywhere. Guess what? It is actually doing that. Look at the case of prodigies discovered in the far corners of the globe.
The Monitor's ViewBinge drinking vs. critical thinkingPenn State's method of paying local bars to close is not a panacea for alcohol abuse by students. But it shows how schools are trying new ways to end binge drinking. They must renew their focus on clear, critical thinking.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer and the yearning to be authentic
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewPutin's chance not to be a Russian bullyRussia's reaction to the Ukraine crisis could fulfill a stereotype of a Russia fearful of losing a buffer state. Or it can lead to a Russian identity befitting the modern world.
How the American people would fix Social SecuritySupposedly the public's inability to face the realities of Social Security makes it a 'third rail' for Congress. But when a recent survey presented Democratic and Republican voters with policy options, the majority clearly agreed on solutions to end the Social Security shortfall.
- How the American people would fix Social Security
Supposedly the public's inability to face the realities of Social Security makes it a 'third rail' for Congress. But when a recent survey presented Democratic and Republican voters with policy options, the majority clearly agreed on solutions to end the Social Security shortfall.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe quest for stability in Ukraine
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewWarning signs on Colorado's marijuana legalizationSpeaking to other governors, Gov. John Hickenlooper urges caution in states following Colorado's example. He's gearing up to pay high costs for increased pot use by children.
