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in tense situations around the world.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/13/opinion/ghitis-american-captives/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/27/opinion/ghitis-build-a-scandal/index.html">How to make a political scandal stick</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 27 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says for traction, a scandal needs a high-placed official caught in a clear-cut abuse of power. So far, Obama's troubles don't seem to fit.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/27/opinion/ghitis-build-a-scandal/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/23/opinion/ghitis-ideology-hacking-death/index.html">The real enemy in London hacking death</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 31 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis explains that radical Islamist ideology that justifies any atrocity is the real enemy we must overcome.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/23/opinion/ghitis-ideology-hacking-death/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/04/opinion/ghitis-moral-leadership/index.html">Obama, failing on moral leadership?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 50 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis asks when will Obama resolve issues such as Gitmo and Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons? </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/04/opinion/ghitis-moral-leadership/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/25/opinion/ghitis-syria-chemical/index.html">Obama must act on Syria chemical weapons </a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 58 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says after news that Syria has crossed the 'red line,' the administration must respond meaningfully and forcefully.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/25/opinion/ghitis-syria-chemical/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/24/opinion/ghitis-boston-marathon/index.html">How strong, really, is America? </a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 60 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says America is powerful and mighty, and yet, more than 30,000 are killed each year by guns. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/24/opinion/ghitis-boston-marathon/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/13/opinion/ghitis-north-korea/index.html">North Korea already won</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 69 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says North Korea's standoff encourages tyrants and regimes to seek nuclear weapons. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/13/opinion/ghitis-north-korea/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/02/opinion/ghitis-mideast-change/index.html">5 signs the Middle East is changing</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 82 days ago</span></h2> <p>Here are five signs the Middle East is changing in ways you may not have expected.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/02/opinion/ghitis-mideast-change/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/23/opinion/ghitis-obama-israel/index.html">In Mideast, Obama knocks it out of the park</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 90 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says with his support for Israel, empathy for Palestinians and support of Jordan, Obama's trip was a show of vision, power and influence.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/23/opinion/ghitis-obama-israel/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/14/opinion/ghitis-pope-argentina/index.html">Argentina a complex crucible for Pope</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 101 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the life and views of Pope Francis were formed, tested in Argentina, where he had good relations with the Jewish population, but was accused of (and denies) abetting a dictator</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/14/opinion/ghitis-pope-argentina/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/11/opinion/ghitis-other-views/index.html">Don't be like Washington; listen to other views</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 104 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says too many people are living in echo chambers, surrounded by the sound of their own views. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/11/opinion/ghitis-other-views/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/05/opinion/ghitis-hugo-chavez/index.html">Chavez empowered the poor, divided a nation</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 109 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the Venezuelan leader lifted people out of poverty but damaged his nation's democracy</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/05/opinion/ghitis-hugo-chavez/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/opinion/ghitis-syria/index.html">Syrian war is everybody's problem</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 112 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says if the humanitarian reasons aren't enough, we should weigh the global costs if we do nothing to stop the war in Syria.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/opinion/ghitis-syria/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/15/opinion/ghitis-pistorious-women-violence/index.html">Pistorius case and the plague of violence against women</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 122 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the murder of Reeva Steenkamp allegedly by Oscar Pistorius is a reminder that we have to do more to protect women. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/15/opinion/ghitis-pistorious-women-violence/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/08/opinion/ghitis-hezbollah-europe/index.html">Europe, name Hezbollah in terror</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 135 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says in resisting naming Hezbollah as a terrorist group the European Union passively abets the group's attacks.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/08/opinion/ghitis-hezbollah-europe/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/30/opinion/ghitis-hillary-clinton-lgbt-rights/index.html">Hillary Clinton's global legacy on gay rights</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 135 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says a signature achievement of Hillary Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State was the promotion of equality for gay people as a core value of U.S. foreign policy. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/30/opinion/ghitis-hillary-clinton-lgbt-rights/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/18/opinion/ghitis-algeria-hostage-crisis/index.html"> Algeria crisis is a wakeup call for America</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 151 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the hostage crisis in Algeria and the war in Mali are dark signs that militants are on the rise in North Africa</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/18/opinion/ghitis-algeria-hostage-crisis/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/22/opinion/ghitis-obama-world/index.html">World to Obama: You can't ignore us</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 152 days ago</span></h2> <p>President Obama made it very clear: the second term is all about the domestic agenda. But Frida Ghitis says global issues will intrude</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/22/opinion/ghitis-obama-world/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/14/opinion/ghitis-obama-energy/index.html">America, the Saudi Arabia of tomorrow</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 160 days ago</span></h2> <p>It's hard to imagine that the U.S. will become the world's leading oil producer in just a few years, says Frida Ghitis. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/14/opinion/ghitis-obama-energy/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/04/opinion/ghitis-women/index.html">Women's power: A story with sharp divide</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 170 days ago</span></h2> <p>As the New Year approached, millions anxiously followed the news from two very different parts of the world about two different women.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/04/opinion/ghitis-women/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/27/opinion/ghitis-2013-social-change/index.html">2013: America on the cusp of social change</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 177 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says that after years in which conservative views dominated the nation, there's now majority support for many progressive stances</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/27/opinion/ghitis-2013-social-change/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/21/opinion/ghitis-lincoln-presidency/index.html">What Obama can learn from Lincoln</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 184 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says "Lincoln" is brilliant because it shows that the path of virtue is paved with morally ambiguous choices.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/21/opinion/ghitis-lincoln-presidency/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/10/opinion/ghitis-egypt-democracy/index.html">Egypt losing 'constitutional moment'</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 194 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says Egyptians' poor grasp of what democracy means leaves Morsy and an Islamist-leaning constitutional committee to define the country's "consensus" and "truths"</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/10/opinion/ghitis-egypt-democracy/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/04/opinion/ghitis-homeless/index.html">Shoes a start, but homeless need far more</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 199 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says after the flush of attention for a cop who gave shoes to a homeless man, the problem of homelessness again has receded from our consciousness.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/04/opinion/ghitis-homeless/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/30/opinion/ghitis-middle-east/index.html">Why the Middle East is a mess</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 204 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says much as Obama wants to focus on Asia, but Middle East crises keep taking center stage, due to corruption, poor governance, anti-women polices and serious economic problems</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/30/opinion/ghitis-middle-east/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/21/opinion/ghitis-israel-hamas-iran/index.html">In Israel-Hamas clash, Iran casts a shadow</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 213 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis: The standoff between Iran and the West over Iran's nuclear program serves as the backdrop to the Israel-Hamas fighting. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/21/opinion/ghitis-israel-hamas-iran/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/14/opinion/ghitis-petraeus-5-things/index.html">5 things we've learned from Petraeus scandal</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 220 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the general's troubles remind us of the scope of the FBI's jurisdiction, the risks of e-mail and the failings of powerful men</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/14/opinion/ghitis-petraeus-5-things/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/09/opinion/ghitis-obama-cried/index.html">Why was Obama crying?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 226 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the victorious president had many reasons for emotion--including the raft of serious issues that awaits--but more likely it was exhaustion and gratitude that let the mask slip</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/09/opinion/ghitis-obama-cried/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/31/opinion/ghitis-superstorm-voting/index.html">Don't let superstorm sway your vote</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 235 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says before this election, both camps will use the handling of Sandy to sell their candidate. Voters must not let that determine their vote.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/31/opinion/ghitis-superstorm-voting/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/26/opinion/ghitis-president-free-world/index.html">Are voters still picking leader of free world?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 240 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the U.S. is less involved with shaping world events these days, but the world remains riveted on the American election campaign to choose the most powerful and influential human being on earth</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/26/opinion/ghitis-president-free-world/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/18/opinion/ghitis-hypocrisy-womens-vote/index.html">The speech every woman should hear</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 247 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the fight against sexism has become all the rage among politicians. How timely, and how suspiciously convenient.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/18/opinion/ghitis-hypocrisy-womens-vote/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/10/opinion/ghitis-malala-yousufzai/index.html">Girl's courage, Taliban's cowardice</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 251 days ago</span></h2> <p>The Pakistan Taliban's attack on 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai has reawakened the country to the threat of extremists, says Frida Ghitis.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/10/opinion/ghitis-malala-yousufzai/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/12/opinion/ghitis-nobel-peace/index.html">Nobel committee wasted an opportunity in its Peace Prize </a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 254 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis: The Noble Committee passed up a chance to give spotlight to an individual or cause that could really benefit from the award.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/12/opinion/ghitis-nobel-peace/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/05/opinion/ghitis-voters-truth/index.html">Can Romney and Obama tell the truth -- and win?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 254 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says voters demand perfect odds and simple solutions -- and politicians oblige.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/05/opinion/ghitis-voters-truth/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/14/opinion/ghitis-romney-ryan/index.html">Will Romney and Ryan take America to war?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 255 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says that in foreign policy, it's hard to find a truly sharp disagreement on fundamental issues between Romney and Obama. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/14/opinion/ghitis-romney-ryan/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/28/opinion/ghitis-free-speech/index.html">A war is raging against free speech</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 268 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says calls for anti-blasphemy laws by some leaders in the Middle East should alarm democracy advocates everywhere. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/28/opinion/ghitis-free-speech/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/18/opinion/ghitis-china-protests/index.html">Politics by mob in China and Mideast</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 277 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says in China and the Mideast, politicians are taking a risky tack by manipulating the populist anger of street protests to further their own ends.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/18/opinion/ghitis-china-protests/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/05/opinion/ghitis-hillary-clinton-convention/index.html">Where's Hillary? Not in Charlotte</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 291 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says Hillary Clinton, the most popular member of the Democratic Party, might be thousands of miles away, but she's still on everyone's mind.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/05/opinion/ghitis-hillary-clinton-convention/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/29/opinion/ghitis-sex-strikes/index.html">A nation's sex strike for democracy</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 298 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis: Activist women are withholding sex to try to bring down Togo's dictator, a tactic used historically when women have little real power.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/29/opinion/ghitis-sex-strikes/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/22/opinion/ghitis-press-freedom/index.html">New 'democracies' failing if speech isn't free</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 305 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says Russia, Ecuador, Egyptand other ersatz populist states show freedom is a fraud when they punish or discourage press criticism of government</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/22/opinion/ghitis-press-freedom/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/31/opinion/ghitis-syria-killing-children/index.html">Why the Syrian regime is killing babies</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the Assad regime is maintaining power by enforcing a balance of terror</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/31/opinion/ghitis-syria-killing-children/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/11/opinion/ghitis-obama-syria/index.html">Is Obama's re-election delaying action on Syria?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the president shouldn't put history on hold until after Election Day.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/11/opinion/ghitis-obama-syria/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/18/opinion/ghitis-europe-crisis/index.html">What happens to your money during Eurogeddon?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the economic crisis in Europe could have huge impact on America; just look at the economic turmoil of the 1930s.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/18/opinion/ghitis-europe-crisis/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/22/opinion/ghitis-aung-san-suu-kyi/index.html">At last, a hero for democracy</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Sometimes, when you least expect it, the good guys win. Sometimes, the good guy is a woman -- a strong, wise and extraordinarily brave woman, such as Aung San Suu Kyi. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/22/opinion/ghitis-aung-san-suu-kyi/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/25/opinion/ghitis-muslim-brotherhood/index.html">Can we trust Egypt's new president?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>The Egyptian uprising, launched by young liberals hoping to bring freedom, democracy and equality to their country, has finally produced a new president.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/25/opinion/ghitis-muslim-brotherhood/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/09/opinion/ghitis-optimism/index.html">Is optimism really good for you?</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says the newest science says it's good to assume it'll all work out. But optimism without realism can lead to real-world disaster.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/09/opinion/ghitis-optimism/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/17/opinion/ghitis-munich-olympics/index.html">Olympics, mark dark day in Munich</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis says it's a travesty that the IOC refuses to mark the 40th anniversary of a dark day at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/17/opinion/ghitis-munich-olympics/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/25/opinion/ghitis-syria/index.html">Syria's chemical weapons threat demands a response</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Syria's unprecedented threat to use chemical weapons means the U.S. and its allies must assist the Syrian oppostion, says Frida Ghitis.</p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/25/opinion/ghitis-syria/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div> <div class="archive-item story cnn_skn_spccovstrylst"> <h2><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/03/opinion/ghitis-nbc-olympic-coverage/index.html">Americans miss out on the best of the Games</a> <span class="cnnRelatedTimeOld">updated 311 days ago</span></h2> <p>Frida Ghitis: Olympic coverage focuses too much on American athletes, and misses out on heroic and fascinating stories from other nations. </p> <div class="cnn_sclsts"><a href="/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/03/opinion/ghitis-nbc-olympic-coverage/index.html" class="cnn-social cnn-get-likes cnn-get-comments"></a></div> </div>  </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="cnn_pagination-pager" id="archive-display-pager"></div> <div class="clear"></div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div>  <div class="util-right cnn_spcovrghtcol">  <div class="cnn_spccovad336bx cnn_skn_spccovad336bxtop"><div class="cnn_adspc336cntr"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="336"><tr><td align="center">   <div id="ad-438185" align="center" style="padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0;"></div><script>cnnad_createAd("438185","https://web.archive.org/web/20130623232754/http://ads.cnn.com/html.ng/site=cnn&cnn_pagetype=all_about&cnn_position=336x850_rgt&cnn_rollup=opinion&page.allowcompete=no&params.styles=fs","850","336");cnnad_registerSpace(438185,336,850);</script> </td></tr></table></div></div> <div class="cnn_adtitle" style="padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130623232754im_/http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.e/img/3.0/global/misc/advertisement.gif" alt="" border="0" height="5" width="58"/></div>   <div class="cnn_onecolbox"><div class="cnn_sdbx"><div class="cnn_sdbx1"><div class="cnn_sdbx2"><div class="cnn_sdbx3"><div class="cnn_sdbx4"><div class="cnn_sdbx5"><div class="cnn_sdbxcntnt cnn_spccovcbx1">  <div class="cnn_strycrcntrpad" style="padding-bottom:17px;"> <div class="cnn_strycrcntrnwsp"> <h4><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130623232754/http://newspulse.cnn.com/">NewsPulse</a></h4> <div class="cnn_clear"></div> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp1">Most popular stories right now</div> <div class="cnn_divline"></div> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp2"> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp3"><h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/23/politics/nsa-leaks/index.html">Snowden on the run, seeks asylum in Ecuador</a></h2></div> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp4" style="width:99.462px;"></div> <div class="cnn_clear"></div> </div> <div class="cnn_divline"></div> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp2"> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp3"><h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/22/us/florida-girl-killed/index.html">Florida: Suspect charged in child's slaying</a></h2></div> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp4" style="width:37.052px;"></div> <div class="cnn_clear"></div> </div> <div class="cnn_divline"></div> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp2"> <div class="cnn_stryccnwsp3"><h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130623232754/http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/23/world/africa/south-africa-mandela/index.html">S. 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