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To improve the world, enlist girls, tooLike other girls in her south Indian village, Kousalya Radakrishnan was told to stay at home, marry young, and have lots of babies. If she and a number of her teenage friends had listened, her village would have worse sanitation, fewer library books, and no streetlights.
Global NewsstandTime for an tax overhaul for digital multinationals, Why China and the West diverge sharply on privacy, Understanding Pakistan’s anti-Malala sentiment, The West has struggled to deal decisively with Russia, Winnie Mandela was Africa’s Rosa ParksA roundup of global commentary for the April 16, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Author Steve Coll’s work, US and world relations, connections across cultures, the comfort of booksLetters to the editor for the April 16, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWar in Syria. Gloom over Iran. Can Iraq provide hope?An election in Iraq shows how the Middle East might rise above divides over religion to embrace a unifying identity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMeekness and the ‘elephant walk’
Today’s column considers where true strength lies.
The Monitor's ViewDid Paul Ryan leave them rolling in the aisles?The rest of Paul Ryan’s tenure as House speaker should be used to take a measure of his efforts to bring civility to politics, including how he helped members learn to laugh together.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRising above adversity
Today’s contributor shares how a friend overcame a life-threatening disease through an increasing spiritual conviction of God’s healing power.
The Monitor's ViewHungary plants two kinds of seedsEven as a tilted election further erodes its democracy, Hungary also sees a rise in corruption. The latter trend will someday help restore full rights and liberties.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAll creation is made to live in harmony
Today’s column comes from a woman with a love of nature and of God who explains how she was quickly healed after a horse kicked her.
The Monitor's ViewA creative solution to the US-China trade disputeAs the world’s two largest economies slap new tariffs on each other, they also are forced to look at their common interest in nurturing innovation. That may help drive both to a truce.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding satisfaction that lasts
Today’s column examines how a shift in what we devote ourselves to in our daily lives can bring a deeper happiness and peace.
The Monitor's ViewA chemical attack felt round the worldThe reaction to Syria’s latest use of chemical weapons shows humanity’s steady if uneven embrace of universal rights, such as the right to life for innocent civilians. Those rights, enshrined 70 years ago by the UN, need both protection and celebration.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding – and following – our calling
Today’s contributor shares his spiritual journey to a more fulfilling career, which he was able to begin sooner than he’d expected.
A different definition of violenceHow do you rein in hateful speech online without overbalancing into censorship? That is Germany’s challenge.
Global NewsstandA US-China trade war is a lose-lose proposition, The West must bring Russia to the negotiating table, The UAE and Saudi Arabia’s enthusiasm for Pompeo will be brief, The EU should stop appeasing Erdogan, Time to take back control of our personal dataA roundup of global commentary for the April 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Blessings from a radio station, hearing from the other side, peaceful unity of the futureLetters to the editor for the April 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHow the #MeToo movement speaks to he-menThe era of the strongman needs the era of #MeToo and its emphasis on lifting the views of men about their identity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA way out of difficult times
While at times there may seem to be no way out of a difficult situation, today’s contributor shares how learning more about her relation to God led her to a solution in her time of need.
The Monitor's ViewCybersecurity may be beating cyber fearDespite the drumbeat of data breaches, such as Facebook’s, the good news is that companies and governments are putting security first, according to a new survey.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGood, bad, or somewhere in between?
Today’s column considers the role we can each play in bringing out goodness in the world.
