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- A Christian Science PerspectiveShredding guilt
A Christian Science perspective: To remain a prisoner of guilt serves no useful purpose.
Germany's Merkel must unite with opposition Social DemocratsThe challenges ahead for Germany and Europe are on a grand scale. Therefore, a 'grand coalition' between German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats and the opposition Social Democrats is best for Germany and for Europe.
- Germany's Merkel must unite with opposition Social Democrats
The challenges ahead for Germany and Europe are on a grand scale. Therefore, a 'grand coalition' between German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats and the opposition Social Democrats is best for Germany and for Europe.
The Monitor's ViewObama's pressing 'pivot' to AsiaDespite the government shutdown, Obama wisely plans to attend the Asian summits and show the US has staying power in shifting its foreign focus toward Asia – and balancing a rising China.
4 ways you can take action on the Middle East and North Africa water crisis The Stimson Center's Russell Sticklor argues in a recent op-ed for the Monitor that more attention must be paid to a looming water crisis in the Middle East and North Africa. Here, Sticklor offers four ways that individuals can learn about and help combat water scarcity.
Global ViewpointWith Syria, Iran, has Obama broken the mold in US foreign policy?Could it be that Obama’s supposed weakness and vacillation on Syria and Iran is actually an 'aha' moment? Is it the first glimmer of wisdom in the dark tunnel of disastrous policy that has defined the decades since America seized the poisoned chalice of the 'world’s sole superpower?'
- Global ViewpointWith Syria, Iran, has Obama broken the mold in US foreign policy?
Could it be that Obama’s supposed weakness and vacillation on Syria and Iran is actually an 'aha' moment? Is it the first glimmer of wisdom in the dark tunnel of disastrous policy that has defined the decades since America seized the poisoned chalice of the 'world’s sole superpower?'
OpinionHouse Republicans would be foolish not to pass comprehensive immigration reformThe government shutdown and looming debt-ceiling debate shouldn't prevent House Republicans from tackling comprehensive immigration reform. A practical, common-ground solution could improve America's fiscal health and it's what the majority of voters are calling for.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSingle-minded prayer
A Christian Science perspective: When multi-tasking is ineffective.
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.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer during a government shutdown
A Christian Science perspective: There is a daily, hourly opportunity to unite in affirming the presence, power, and supremacy of divine government.
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’s 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 level
Last 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.
A Christian Science PerspectiveA winged prayerA Christian Science perspective.
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 – over waterThe Middle East and North Africa – the world’s most water-scarce region – will soon face 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.
