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The Monitor's ViewIndia's giant-leap mission to MarsIndia's launch on Tuesday of its first spacecraft to Mars might seem like a waste for a country so poor. Yet the mission speaks well of India's earthly concerns and universal dreams.
A view from Texas: Regular people work together. Why can't Congress?To hear Congress tell it, their constituents are demanding they take extreme positions and not compromise. But as I see it from Dallas, Texas, where I’m a blue liberal in a sea of red, regular working people have no problem cooperating with those who hold opposing views.
- A view from Texas: Regular people work together. Why can't Congress?
To hear Congress tell it, their constituents are demanding they take extreme positions and not compromise. But as I see it from Dallas, Texas, where I’m a blue liberal in a sea of red, regular working people have no problem cooperating with those who hold opposing views.
OpinionLatino voters in Nov. 5 elections could push House to pass immigration reformRepublicans are learning: Latino voters are a rising force to be reckoned with. High turnout of Latino voters at state and local elections today will increase pressure on the House GOP to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMore precious than an antique brooch
A Christian Science perspective: When the writer lost a treasured brooch while shopping in a crowded market, she found something far more valuable.
The Monitor's ViewSupreme Court takes up public prayerIn a case to be heard Wednesday, the Supreme Court will decide if judges can decide the types of prayers that can be spoken in a government setting. Given the private nature of prayer, and its powerful influence on individuals, the justices will likely bar courts from such government interference.
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.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWaging peace
A Christian Science perspective: Why peace is a present possibility.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Bullies need mental health help, too; Peace resonates; Good ideas are contagious
Letters 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. 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.
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 – not increase – 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.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFacing the anniversary of a tragedy
A Christian Science perspective: Superstorm Sandy remembered in an effort to be love-affirming instead of loss-affirming.
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. 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 concerted effort must be made to improve gun safety at home, to research why kids kill with guns, and to pass parental-liability laws.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRemove the mask
A Christian Science perspective: After Halloween is over, don’t let anything deprive the world from knowing you – the real you.
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’s 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 – not just income growth.
