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8 ways to find common ground
Gridlock plagues Washington. Polarizing soundbytes get constant play in the 24/7 news cycle. The culture wars rage on. But these Monitor op-ed writers suggest there’s more common ground than meets the eye. Here are eight powerful perspectives on the possibilities for meeting in the middle.
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What America's flawed democracy could learn from China's one-party rule
Democracy has its problems. The world – especially the US – could learn from China's 'political meritocracy.' Its one party selects leaders based on ability and judgment. They balance the interests of an entire country – and the world, not just finicky voters or big donors.
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8 ways to find common ground
Gridlock plagues Washington. Polarizing soundbytes get constant play in the 24/7 news cycle. The culture wars rage on. But these Monitor op-ed writers suggest there’s more common ground than meets the eye. Here are eight powerful perspectives on the possibilities for meeting in the middle.
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Opinion: New Year's resolution: Seek the other side in political commentary
Thirty years ago, I got into the habit of consulting a political commentator with whom I might disagree, starting with William F. Buckley Jr. While only others can say if it’s made me a better citizen, I do know that it's been a great deal of fun, not to mention enlightening.
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The Circle Bastiat
Social justice is not necessarily justiceSocial justice is not universal justice, because it requires that rights be given to one person ant the expense of another
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Editorial Board Blog
How Kevorkian and assisted suicide fit into America's mixed moral landscapeA recent Gallup survey of hot-button cultural issues such as doctor-assisted suicide, abortion, gay relations, and pornography reveal surprising generational differences.
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Crackdown on Full Tilt Poker clouds future of online gambling
The US Attorney in Manhattan has filed fraud charges against Full Tilt Poker and two other online companies. The move is roiling the US poker community, and it plays into a larger debate about the legal status of online betting.
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The Unbelievers
What is most interesting about contemporary atheists is not what they have in common but rather their differences.
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Opinion: Arizona shooting pundits are wrong: Heated political speech isn’t the problem – it’s the solution
In the wake of the Arizona shooting, some lawmakers want to curb political speech. But raucous debate is a hallmark of a healthy democracy. Indeed, it's a safety valve that helps prevent violence, because it allows people to voice their strongly held views in hopes of persuading others.
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Editor's Blog
Free speech in a fishbowlIn a world where everyone has access instantly to what is said on the other side of the planet, free speech has to reckon with millions of new 'free listeners'
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The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Free speech on trial in the NetherlandsIf all mankind minus one were of one opinion...
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Breakfast with Socrates
An Oxford don turned management consultant shows how your most mundane moments are grounded in philosophy.
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The Value of Nothing
Activist and academic Raj Patel offers a stinging indictment of capitalism.
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Opinion: Why France can't see past the burqa
It denied citizenship to a Muslim woman for her conservative dress. Is that fair?
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