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Opinion
Haunted by too many choices

One way to explain our low-grade dissatisfaction.
The Monitor's View
Superdelegates' superdilemma

Clinton's victory only enhances their role in deciding whose campaign style is the better.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about political uses of Scripture, working toward retirement, and appreciating America's military.
Opinion
Farm bill: making America fat and polluted, one subsidy at a time

Let's support sustainable farming, instead.
Opinion
What explains McCain's values? He's a 'brat.'

Growing up in the military, he got a heavy dose of socialism.
The Monitor's View
Mission creep in DNA data banks

A new rule would require DNA samples from all arrested for federal crimes.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about college diversity, use of the Mahdi Army name, fuel budgets, and praeteritio.
Opinion
Stop waiting for 'leaders' to act on global warming

Greener energy in your community depends on strong grass roots.
Opinion
Hungry for change in Haiti

Amid riots and political upheaval, Haiti needs the right kind of relief.
The Monitor's View
Food for America's famished

With prices skyrocketing for staples such as bread, the poor need more food donations.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about freedom of the student press and how to engage teens with learning.
Opinion
Drop your car, get on the bus – warm your heart

Cars isolate us. The bus brings out our gentler side.
Opinion
Hillary – right for Pennsylvania, right for America

The bottom line is this: She is best prepared to be the commander in chief of our military and our economy starting on Day 1.
The Monitor's View
Pony up for better transit

Fixing US roads and bridges requires market solutions and more gas-tax dollars.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about President Carter and Hamas, and reflect on housing relief.
Opinion
Expect exponential progress

Rapid gains in technology point to a bright future.
Opinion
Christians should keep Scripture out of politics

Christ Jesus wasn't crucified to make society fairer.
The Monitor's View
Bush's legacy on global warming

His emissions goal may help loop China and India into setting goals. Will his strategy work?
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the US economy from a 19th-century perspective, China's human rights record, and reinstating the draft.
Opinion
Good teachers teach to the test

That's because it's eminently sound pedagogy.