Obama urges peace talks as region faces bigger dangers
Guest columnist Lawrence J. Haas notes Obama sought to repair U S ties with Israel while urging Palestinians to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. He warns Palestinian resistance and broader regional threats from Iran and Syria may derail a renewed peace push.
Obama urged but offered no clear path to Middle East peace
Guest columnist John B. Quigley argues Obama’s Jerusalem speech shows a focus on placating Netanyahu and Israel as a Jewish state. He criticizes the US no vote at the UN on Palestine statehood and warns settlements and Arab displacement hinder any real peace prospects. Quigley, law professor at Ohio State University, provides critical context.
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Eek Should I hire a male babysitter for my kids
Lenore Skenazy discusses gender bias in babysitting decisions sparked by a parenting blog piece. She argues against assuming men are predators and shares personal experience hiring male sitters, urging readers to confront prejudice and consider individual suitability.
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Time to focus on climate change by Jennifer Hemmingsen
Opinion column urges better climate news coverage amid rising extreme weather. Notes Iowa context and studies linking global warming to heavy rainfall. cites media analysis and NOAA NCState figures. questions public engagement and journalism complacency.
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