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As Millennials reject gender roles, but embrace marriage, they're changing society

While the Millennial generation's beliefs reject conventional notions about the place of women in society, both sexes still place a high value on marriage and family. However challenging, these shifting gender roles will force changes in Millennials' home and work cultures.
Latin America Monitor
Mexico cartels stronger than ever?

Recent report says Mexico's cartels are more powerful than they were when Calderón came to office, but this overlooks the fracturing of larger gangs, writes guest blogger Patrick Corcoran.
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Modern romance: Gen-Y is late to the wedding, but wants marriage

Gen-Y is is rewriting modern romance as the path to marriage gets longer but more certain: Young people want more certainty before the wedding.
My 'Millennials' generation is busy reimagining a life of ethics

The Millennial Generation is less religious than either the boomers or even Gen-Xers were at our age. But don't be misled: Though we may go to church only on Christmas or celebrate Ramadan but skip the fasting, we are busily and earnestly engaged in reimagining the ethical life.
Occupy movement mirrors Millennial Generation

Millennials and Occupiers both believe in taking group action and creating a more equitable, community-driven world. But the Occupy movement has a greater chance of success if it adopts even more of this new generation's characteristics. Like neatness, and a local action plan.
Latin America Monitor
Mexico's Zeta Killers kill 32, revive debate about the 'good-guy cartel'

The 'Zeta Killers' have been linked to the deaths of 67 people. While they claim to be fighting the Zetas drug cartel, experts say they are likely just a criminal group adopting the guise of a 'good-guy cartel.'
Millennial Generation challenges religion in America

The Millennial Generation believes in God, but is even less interested in organized religion than were baby boomers or Generation X in their youth. Religions in America may be able to attract Millennials by appealing to their values, especially volunteering and service.
Latin America Monitor
Why a truce between Mexico and the drug cartels makes no sense

After the latest massacre of Mexican citizens, former President Fox said authorities should seek a truce with the gangs – a suggestion that isn't feasible, says guest blogger Patrick Corcoran.
Greg Mortenson and our false ideals about social change

Greg Mortenson appears to have made some significant missteps. But further vilification doesn't help him or those who do similar work. Instead, we should look at what this case reveals about the state of fundraising, philanthropy, and the culture of “do gooder celebrity.”
Why most Americans are both liberal and conservative

Ideologically, we favor small government. But practically, we defend big-government programs.
The Vote
Fight over GOP 'Pledge to America' sets scene for November election

In their radio addresses Saturday, President Obama and Rep. Kevin McCarthy focused on the Republican 'Pledge to America.' It sets the scene for the next month’s campaign rhetoric.
Do It Anyway

Who are today’s 20-something activists? Meet nine of them in this book.
Is America still depression-proof?

Milton Friedman's famous prediction may need revising.
An Apollo program for US energy?

History shows that massive federal support for alternative-energy projects could be a massive waste of money.
Ride out Wall Street's hurricane

The real reasons we're in this mess – and how to clean it up.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Sigur Rós's latest album, a look at modern Chinese architecture, piano pop for fans of Keane, and more.
Greening autos: Experts comment on the candidates' policies

Depending on their own point of view, they give thumbs up – or down – to Obama's and McCain's energy proposals.