Monday's Opinions [Dec 31, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, December 31, 2012 John McCain, Joseph I. Lieberman and and Lindsey O. Graham Syria's descent into hell Averting calamity requires boldness. Robert J. Samuelson Globalization is on the ropes Can it survive 2013? E.J. Dionne Jr. A kinder, gentler year Our challenge after 2012's twin tragedies. Aaron Kupchik Rethinking school security Why schools and armed guards don't mix. Post Partisan The real surveillance story Jonathan Bernstein A coalition between the White House and an almost-unified Republican Party is hard to beat. PostScript: Post-Starbucks options Rachel Manteuffel Readers respond to the Post editorial asking for a deal Obama's platinum pate Jonathan Capehart The salt-and-pepperfication of the chief executive happens slowly over time before our very eyes. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy