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- A Christian Science PerspectiveMaking music, uniting in harmony
A Christian Science perspective: Making music together is a metaphor for life.
OpinionThe two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians needs a big boostThose on the extremes of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict don’t see a two-state solution as viable – or preferable. Secretary of State John Kerry and those in the center with practical ideas about how to achieve two peaceful states must strengthen their voices.
OpinionIn same-sex marriage, Supreme Court walks a middle roadIn its two decisions that benefit same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court neither remains silent nor makes a definitive ruling. Instead, it demonstrates its power to participate in ongoing public discourse about a controversial social issue, without drowning out further debate.
The Monitor's ViewA knot untied in Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage rightly pushes the issue back to the states, but also points to issues of liberty and sovereignty in how marriage is defined.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePurposeful living or stagnation?
A Christian Science perspective.
OpinionAfter Supreme Court, Congress must move on Voting Rights ActThe Voting Rights Act has been America’s most effective tool to eradicate racial discrimination in voting. Today, a sharply divided Supreme Court has thrown the future of this critical tool in limbo by striking down a key provision. It’s now up to Congress to revive the act.
OpinionSupreme Court rightly cites 'old data' in Voting Rights ActThe Supreme Court has rightly decided that the Voting Rights Act's 'extraordinary measures' to prevent voting discrimination must be directed toward places where discrimination is going on now, not where it happened nearly 50 years ago.
The Monitor's ViewSupreme Court ruling hardly ends the issue in Voting Rights ActIn the Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, the nine justices were at odds over an issue that still divides America: How to deal with old fears of any new types of racism.
OpinionObama and Congress must fight climate change like they do terrorismPresident Obama is expected to announce steps to limit greenhouse gases today. That's fine, but they are half measures without the help of Congress. Both must take this issue as seriously as they do terrorism. Climate change, too, has killed people and the financial damage is real.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIf worries try to rule the day
A Christian Science perspective: Replacing ruminating with clear-headed receptivity to God's messages.
OpinionAffirmative action on the way out with Supreme Court Texas rulingToday's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action at the University in Texas and a case coming before the court in the fall could provide the one-two punch to finally throw racial preferences out of the ivory tower for good.
OpinionSupreme Court ruling on affirmative action shows diversity still mattersToday’s 7-1 Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in University of Texas admissions reaffirms the crucial role that diversity plays in a strong America – even while requiring the university to again jump through hoops to prove the validity of its admissions program.
The Monitor's ViewIn Texas affirmative-action ruling, Supreme Court seeks race-blind admissionsA Supreme Court ruling in the University of Texas affirmative-action case shows a stronger leaning toward race-neutral ways to help minorities. Indeed, new ways are needed to help the disadvantaged.
OpinionTo stop sexual assault against women in the US military, add more womenThe US military must change the culture that leads to sexual assault by genuinely accepting women as fully capable and by greatly increasing the number of women. Change must start at the top, beginning with more admissions of women in the service academies.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYour role in defusing the bombs
A Christian Science perspective: A path to stopping terrorism.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Common Core doesn't dictate teaching style
Letters for the Editor for the June 24, 2013 weekly print issue:
The US Common Core education standards are simply a description of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. They are not a curriculum. How these skills are taught is decided by individual schools and districts.
President Obama must do more than 'call China out' on cyber-espionage and theft. China's cyber-theft violates trade agreements with the US. When the Chinese have to start paying a price for their state-supported economic terrorism, they just might take action to stop the cybertheft.
Feeling for freedom's limitsFree speech and freedom of religion are widely recognized as inalienable human rights. But there are other freedoms as well -- from want and fear, for instance. Determining the extent and limits of these freedoms is a never-ending job in a democracy.
The Monitor's ViewDon't bemoan Washington's boglandWith Congress in gridlock on issues like guns, immigration, and energy, Americans turn to states, cities, and private groups for action. This spirit of community and problem-solving will inevitably find its expression somewhere.
OpinionDoes Obama care that US students aren't prepared to be US citizens?The US Department of Education’s decision to indefinitely postpone nearly all national exams in civics and US history eliminates the only objective gauge of whether students are learning basic US history and the essential skills needed to be good citizens. Sadly, we already know they aren’t.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWildfires and the power of prayer
A Christian Science perspective.
