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Workplace diversity: Managers must build a culture of belongingWith demographic trends in the U.S. pointing toward a more diverse workforce, managers will need to create a culture of belonging for all workers.
The Monitor's ViewFeeling creative? Join the pandemic-weary.Isolation and remote work have led to a burst of innovation – and a search for the sources of creativity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHealed of addiction
Is there a way out of substance abuse? A woman who persistently struggled with addiction and mental health problems found that getting to know God more deeply brought complete healing.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the world needs another food summitA rise in hunger from the pandemic has forced a need to rethink the global food system. India offers one example for reform.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCan we feel joy after the death of a loved one?
Haunted by thoughts that her mother would someday no longer be with her, a woman found that seeing her mom the way God sees each of us brought peace and a conviction that the good we bring one another comes from God and can never be lost to God or to each other.
The Monitor's ViewDemocracy’s invisible armor against bulliesBiden has shored up four key allies – and their democratic ideals – against next-door aggressors.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe spring within
Sometimes circumstances may seem bleak. But the ever-active light of Christ is here to inspire, rejuvenate, and heal.
The Monitor's ViewBiden taps into a new 'discovering'The president’s spending plans rely on a post-pandemic spirit of innovation that may be driven by a renewed curiosity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDriven by good alone
While it may sometimes seem we’re subject to countless influences, the knowledge that there is only one real influence – the divine influence – enables us to increasingly prove the truth of what we are as children of God.
The Monitor's ViewWhy nations rush to help IndiaGratitude for India’s assistance to other countries over the past year is behind much of the aid to end its coronavirus crisis.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTruth you can trust
If we’re faced with confusion or deceit, it can seem hard to know what truth is. But understanding God’s nature as infallible Truth itself empowers us to discern between what’s true and what’s false.
The Monitor's ViewOtherworldly respite in space venturesFirst flight on Mars, samples of an asteroid, and recycled spacecraft in orbit – a welcome lift from the mental gravity of pandemic woes.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveObsessed with your news feed? Tune in to God’s messages!
If we’re feeling overwhelmed by negative news, it’s worth considering what God is telling us. This brings balance and peace, as a woman experienced after the pull to ruminate on each day’s news began regularly disrupting her sleep.
The Monitor's ViewWhy it’s easier being green in GermanyA novel experiment in shared leadership helps boost the Greens party high in the polls ahead of an election. The party knows climate decisions will require patient listening and civil debate.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEmbrace the childlike spirit within
No matter where we are in life, nurturing qualities such as joy, purity, and innocence empowers us to experience God’s promise of peace and healing.
The Monitor's ViewFrom three tragedies, cathartic breakthroughsIn recent days, the world has reached thresholds on the pandemic, climate change, and police violence in the U.S. The deeper meaning is an awakening to the common good.
The promise of humanity: Redemption that goes beyond police reformFollowing Derek Chauvin’s conviction, police reform is a top priority, but our commentator argues for more: the promise of opportunity for all.
As seen on TV? The real promise of forensic science.A steady diet of crime dramas has distorted Americans’ view of the justice system. Can real-life forensic science live up to the on-screen hype?
A Minneapolis native on the city’s history, verdict, and futureA Minneapolis native reflects on what has and hasn’t changed since George Floyd’s murder – and on the progress needed to achieve racial justice.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNever lost, never alone
Nobody deserves to feel abandoned or lost. Wherever we are, the limitless love of our divine Parent is present to comfort, protect, and guide.
