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The Monitor's ViewTo keep youth from gambling, ask those who abstainA British survey not only audits a rising problem but probes the moral reasoning of the majority of young people who do not gamble.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBuilding our careers on a firm foundation
Today’s contributor arrived at her dream college only to find that self-focused ambitions left her wanting. But when the insight that everyone’s true purpose is to express God’s love prompted her to rethink her motives, everything got better.
The Monitor's ViewA big #MeToo moment against gender-based assaultA year since this hashtag movement, rallies around the world help signal a shift in attitudes on equality and safety for women and girls.
Do borders have to divide?What are borders, really? In an evolving world, what should they do?
Readers RespondReaders write: Violence on the left and the rightAn exchange with an author for the Nov. 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandUS midterms were not a complete rebuke of Trump, Seoul should be wary of Pyongyang in diplomatic efforts, US foreign policy needs to be stable, Greek business still needs reform, Looking back at World War IA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 26, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA first step toward prison reformThe current lame-duck session of Congress provides an optimum time to pass sensible changes in federal prison law and show Americans that bipartisan legislation is still possible.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGratitude heals
Today’s contributor shares how a spirit of gratitude replaced the “poor me” discouragement she’d been feeling about a lingering illness with a tangible sense of God’s presence – and healing quickly followed.
The Monitor's View20 years in orbitThe construction of the International Space Station began two decades ago. It’s been not only an engineering marvel but a marvel of international cooperation as well.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAre you a thanksgiver?
Today’s column explores the healing power of gratitude – all year long.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Give us this day our daily bread’
While there’s still work to be done, in recent years much progress has been made in reducing poverty around the globe. Today’s column includes a poem and quotes that point to God’s unending supply of love and care for His children.
The Monitor's ViewA Mexican plan to cut homicides by doing goodThe incoming president, who says ‘Evil needs to be faced with good,’ lays out a softer approach to crime, one the US should support.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThinking differently about Brexit
As turmoil seems to characterize the United Kingdom’s impending exit from the European Union, today’s contributor has been encouraged by the idea that God is an unending source of wisdom and inspiration.
- The Monitor's ViewA grace-full Thanksgiving
A holiday that inspires not only an ‘attitude of gratitude’ but deeds of kindness and charity is truly worth celebrating.
Horse sense for politicsOnly by not resorting to violence can you develop a relationship built on trust and respect.
- Readers RespondReaders write: The value of ‘puttering’ and people-to-people diplomacy
Letters to the editor for the Nov. 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandUnregulated hate speech on the internet leads to violence, War in Yemen must end, but finding peace will be hard, Iran’s blasphemy law has become entrenched, US sanctions will create problems for Iran, After Merkel, German politics may lean conservativeA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveReaching
At a time when questions of identity are front and center, today’s column is a poem that offers a deeper, spiritual sense of what we all are as God’s eternally loved children.
The Monitor's ViewA legal takedown of genocideA verdict against two high-level Khmer Rouge leaders helps spread the application of human-rights law and could prevent such atrocities.
The Monitor's ViewThe FDA shields youths from vapingThe agency’s proposed rules aim to reverse an alarming spike in use of electronic cigarettes among teens. They also declare the need to guard the innocence of youth.
