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Where boys learn to be menRaising kind and courageous boys is a challenging undertaking, made harder by stereotypes that inform young men to mask their feelings. In truth, authentic masculinity comes in many forms and includes both vulnerability and strength.
Brown v. Board of Education at 70: Promise for students, but still work to be doneOn the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, our commentator weighs the promise that decision still offers for students against the realities of what their schools look like today.
The Monitor's ViewNew buzz on the ball courtRookie Caitlin Clark is transforming women’s basketball, thrilling joyful fans with new views of excellence, agility, and equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveConquering little aggravations with generous, Christly love
A spiritual view of life shows us it’s always possible to express healing compassion toward others.
The Monitor's ViewModeling equality for Syrian justiceThe world is growing more adept at prosecuting war crimes. A Paris court marks a new test for the legal boundaries and standards of accountability.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveJudge not ... and be free!
Prayer helps us rise above a false responsibility for our loved ones to see more of the eternal harmony of God and God’s creation.
The Monitor's ViewKindling trust, reducing riskDespite sparring over tariffs and myriad security disputes, the U.S. and China forge ties on two shared threats with touches of personal warmth and respect.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveKeep pedaling!
An honest effort to “pray without ceasing,” as the Bible puts it, is a strong starting point for overcoming obstacles and feeling God’s care more fully.
The Monitor's ViewA revolution of respect in FranceOpen, honest debate about sexual violence sets a European society on a new course of equality and individual dignity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove really can defuse hatred
Knowing the truth that we are all the children of divine Love helps us see more of the safety and harmony that are all around.
The Monitor's ViewRespecting enemies to protect civiliansThe rising humanitarian toll of global conflicts masks a quieter trend of nurturing peace among foes through empathy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNo more worrisome ‘what ifs’
As we reason from a spiritual basis, fears fall away, and we experience more of God’s harmony.
Field notes: How one Monitor photographer focuses on the big pictureOn a police ride-along, a photographer has to get creative to illustrate the scene while protecting the privacy of the people seen through her viewfinder. The result is all the more interesting.
The Monitor's ViewEurovision shapes the Continent’s identityThe annual singing contest endures geopolitical winds by focusing on the values that help build the European project.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur divine Mother loves us
The love we receive from God is boundless, and as we understand this fact, we find it expressed in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewCivic joy in South Africa’s voteA watershed election reveals youthful determination to sweeten democracy with compassion and unity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe divine economy in unstable times
We really are the children of God, cared for and loved, and we experience this more tangibly as we lean on the Divine as the stable, reliable source of goodness.
The Monitor's ViewThe idea factory in artificial intelligenceEconomists find that AI’s potential in boosting productivity may lie in the notion of an infinite supply of ideas.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWe can lay down our cynicism
When we let a Christ-inspired view of things lift us out of unhelpful modes of thought, this opens the door to progress.
Want to help solve political polarization? Maybe start with civility.Polarization and mistrust are high in American politics today. How do we get out of that spiral? A conversation with Alexandra Hudson offers clues.
