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OpinionAs a gun owner, I agree with Obama's proposed ban on high-capacity magazinesIn response to the Sandy Hook tragedy, President Obama wants to restrict high-capacity ammunition magazines to 10 rounds. As a hunter, like my grandfather before me, I agree. Sitting in a duck blind in the quiet gray at dawn, two or three shells in a shotgun are all you need.
OpinionIndia gang rape: How to reduce violence against womenThe recent death of a woman who was gang-raped in New Delhi has called the world’s attention to an all-too-common occurrence. But efforts in Bangalore, India show change is possible. India's government and others must invest in research and programs that promote gender equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCounteracting the flu: make room for health
A Christian Science perspective: God’s ever-presence and love heals and uplifts, comforts and saves.
OpinionOn gun control, Obama picks a fightPresident Obama’s gun-control proposals are the most comprehensive in a generation, reflecting a president resolved to be more muscular in his second-term dealings with Congress. With the American public on his side, he may well win.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Obama's gun proposals left outPresident Obama's actions and proposals on gun violence are worthy, especially his directive on research into media violence. But he failed to link gun violence to children of broken or single-parent homes.
OpinionLong history of US school shootings means Obama is right, NRA is wrongGun advocates say the cause of mass-casualty school shootings isn't guns but eroding values. But America has a long history of school shootings. The toll is worse now because of the weapons available. President Obama and his allies in Congress are right to seek a ban on assault weapons.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveJoining hearts and hands in prayer
A Christian Science perspective: Reflections on the way forward after the shootings in Newtown, Conn.
The Monitor's ViewAfter French intervention in Mali against Islamist rebels, now what?The French military intervention in Mali against Islamist rebels does not need to be another Afghanistan. Containing rather than defeating Mali's violent jihadists should be the goal.
OpinionUS-Europe fight over airline emissions could help talks on climate changeWith a limited outlook for international climate negotiations, some hope can be found in a battle between the US and Europe over the regulation and taxation of airline emissions. An industry-level agreement could be a model for compromise on international climate policies.
OpinionHow I came to accept guns – to a pointI used to simply want guns gone. But then I met my fiancé, a professional machinist who loves target shooting. Turns out, I'm a good shot, too. Chris has shown me there may be a compromise on gun control: Before you can buy a gun, you should have to be carefully licensed.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLook for the open door
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The Monitor's ViewHow to debate Obama's gun proposalsThis week, President Obama gives his post-Newtown proposals on gun regulations. But first, Washington must adjust the way it debates guns.
OpinionHow to keep talented teachers from leavingNew teachers face high-pressure demands, with little support, such that more than half leave the profession within the first five years. These teachers need to see opportunities for career advancement, better compensation, and meaningful evaluation and professional development.
OpinionFor US and Europe, governance by brinkmanshipThe US and Europe are handling their fiscal crises with political brinkmanship, resulting in piecemeal solutions. The US seems to have adopted German Chancellor Angel Merkel’s much maligned step-by-step approach to problem-solving. Politically, that may be the only choice.
A Christian Science Perspective'Curiosity': good name for a Mars roverA Christian Science perspective.
Hello Mars. Goodbye sci-fiSince the dawn of astronomy, the Red Planet has fascinated humans. For most of history, it's been just outside the range of human discovery, which made it ripe for the imagination. Now, with the Curiosity Rover's high-resolution photos and mobile science lab, Mars is joining our world.
OpinionHope for US economy: Young black men as entrepreneursYoung African American men, especially ex-offenders, face high obstacles to employment. That’s where entrepreneurship training comes in. If just 1 in 3 small businesses hired one employee, the US would be at full employment. Young men of color can be crucial to this progress.
OpinionWords for Congress to live by: Stop fighting, start fixingWe're part of a new group of 25 'problem-solvers' in Congress who want to put aside party labels and ideological battles and find common ground. Although we are both of different parties, we are finding areas of agreement because we are actively seeking them out.
The Monitor's ViewThree years since Haiti earthquake: Learning the art of listeningThe third anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake brings sober lessons for aid groups. First lesson: Listen more to locals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIf disappointment sets in
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