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College: more than a credentialEven as many people question the worth -- and cost -- of a bachelor's degree, college remains crucial to civilization. It is how knowledge is transferred from one generation to the next.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveKeeping your balance on life's tightropes
A Christian Science perspective: Nik Wallenda’s walk across Niagara Falls may have lessons for walking life’s less dramatic tightropes.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Conservatives can't compromise; Retirement is for cheap learning
Letters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of June 18, 2012: How can a conservative compromise with a position that is totally against his or her own political, economic, and social philosophy? An important option for one's retirement years is learning stuff, at a low cost.
OpinionLamar Smith: Obama's amnesty for illegal immigrants is against the lawThe Obama administration decision for immunity from deportation for young illegal immigrants is a breach of faith with Americans. It also blatantly ignores the law. This isn't the first time Obama has waived rules or refused to enforce laws against illegal immigration, writes Rep. Smith.
The Monitor's ViewAung San Suu Kyi brings timely message for Europe – and EgyptIn her trip to Europe, Aung San Suu Kyi shares lessons learned in Burma (Myanmar) on how one's inner freedom can overcome despair. That's timely, especially for Greece as well as Egypt, as 'The Lady' also picks up her Nobel Peace Prize.
OpinionEgypt elections: After court ruling, the real concern is not the Muslim BrotherhoodHaving upended the democratic transition with a ruling to dissolve parliament, the high court underscores the real concern in Egypt elections for president. Voters should not fear Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi, but Ahmed Shafiq, a throwback to the past.
OpinionLove and basketball on Father's DayOn Father's Day, I recall fond childhood memories of my dad teaching me to shoot free throws. I'd imagine I was taking a high-stakes shot for the 76ers, with seconds left. Decades later, 76ers forward Andre Iguodala found himself in that exact situation during this year's NBA playoff series.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur Father's hand
A Christian Science perspective: As people show their love for their dad on Father's Day, we can each take our divine Father's hand and feel His love and guidance.
The Monitor's ViewWhat's missing in Romney, Obama speeches on the economyThe dueling speeches on the economy by Obama and Romney simply offered national solutions. Yet so many cities and states are on a strong comeback. How can the jobless join that success?
OpinionLook to Yemen as model for Syria's transition after Bashar al-AssadRecent history in Iraq and Libya shows that the departure of a tyrant can lead to a deterioration in stability and an increase in human suffering. In Syria, a Yemen-style transition (dictator forced into exile to be replaced by a transition figure) may be the best possible outcome.
OpinionJohnny Depp will have a hard time saving American Indians from Paul Ryan's budgetJohnny Depp plans to remake Tonto as an equal in the film 'The Lone Ranger.' Equality is harder to find in the real world. Paul Ryan’s budget would drastically cut health services for American Indians – a population with some of the highest poverty, disease, and mortality rates in the world.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHelp for Greece and the eurozone
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in risk for JPMorgan Chase chiefJPMorgan Chase bank chief Jamie Dimon explained his bank's $2 billion trading loss to Congress, revealing a lesson in not being complacent about risk management – a difficult task in a complex world of diffuse risks.
Global ViewpointA warning to Europe: Don't let German efficiency crush Italy's spiritIf Europe doesn’t get its act together on the debt crisis, prosperity will suffer and dangerous political fragmentation will set in. But if Europe succeeds in converging toward Germany's standards, what becomes of the convivial cultures of the south – Italy, Spain, and Greece?
- Global ViewpointA warning to Europe: Don't let German efficiency crush Italy's spirit
If Europe doesn’t get its act together on the debt crisis, prosperity will suffer and dangerous political fragmentation will set in. But if Europe succeeds in converging toward Germany's standards, what becomes of the convivial cultures of the south – Italy, Spain, and Greece?
OpinionWhat Obama and Romney aren't talking about: America's class divideI am the proud son of a hardworking milkman. I also have a PhD from Yale. Therein lies a story of class mobility, an issue that is crucial for America's future and that ought to be part of the presidential campaign. Yet neither Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney will address class head on.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA kilim and prayer for Iran
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewRussia protests keep democracy dream aliveThe Russia protests on Tuesday tell Putin that the popular hopes for democracy are alive and kicking. His subtle suppression of dissent only hurts Russia's opportunity to modernize its economy.
OpinionWest must try a 'third way' to change North KoreaSouth Korea’s carrots and America's sticks have both failed to tame North Korea. There is another way. With a new regime and small, but positive changes stirring in North Korea, the international community should seize the chance and begin cultural exchanges with the North.
4 reasons the 'mommy wars' are good for parenting in America The “mommy wars” – the so-called conflict between moms (or parenting philosophies) over topics related to motherhood – are a constant cultural undercurrent. While many call for a ceasefire, the mommy wars constitute a valuable social, political, and cultural dialogue. Here are four reasons why the mommy wars are good for America.
