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The Monitor's ViewAn election so normal it’s a benchmarkMost Latin Americans will vote for a president this year, and Costa Rica has already set a standard by resisting populism and social media polarization in its April 1 election.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNo ‘aging out’ of our value
Today’s column includes the story of a woman whose job search turned around completely as she took a closer look at where our potential and worth come from.
The Monitor's ViewYemen’s women as warriors of peaceAmid the tragedy of Yemen’s long war and the loss of men, women are being forced into new roles. Foreign aid helps many rebuild their lives and the country’s social fabric.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEight thousand miles from home … but still at home
In today’s column, a young woman who moved from Zambia to the United States shares how homesickness disappeared as she learned a lesson about the deeper meaning of home.
The Monitor's ViewWhat to make of a North Korean apologyIn a country whose leaders are portrayed as infallible, a recent apology by a top official may help soften coming talks with the US and South Korea.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEaster – wisdom or foolishness?
Today’s column explores how we can take small steps to prove for ourselves the veracity of the Easter story.
When and how America works bestWhat happens to students who come from low-income backgrounds but catapult into the world of high-powered universities? For many, it is intensely unsettling, forcing them to bestride two worlds.
Global NewsstandExpect more of the same during President Putin’s next term, Pompeo appointment signals a more extreme US foreign policy, ‘Brexit’ is a colossal waste, Saudi Arabia flags a nuclear arms race, Aung San Suu Kyi stays silent on the Rohingya genocideA roundup of global commentary for the April 2, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Seeing China in good company, reciprocity in a relationship, following up with lawman, outlaw, exploring musicLetters to the editor for the April 2, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA guide to watching Arab electionsEgypt’s sham election doesn’t deserve as much attention as a real one this May in an Arab nation that embraces liberty of conscience.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveJerusalem – city of hope
In today’s column, a woman reflects on a recent visit to Jerusalem and explores the universal message of hope and healing that Christ Jesus’ resurrection inspires.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica’s second liberationWhen most of the continent’s nations sign up to create a free-trade zone, it signals more than a business transaction. Africa is sharing values of trust and equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEaster gladness every day
With depression and suicide a growing challenge in today’s world, this contributor shares how ideas that have their basis in the life and teachings of Christ Jesus led her to lasting freedom from suicidal thoughts.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Facebook must ‘like’ ethical investorsAfter news broke of Facebook’s misuse of personal data, social capitalists on Wall Street helped bring down the stock price of this ‘surveillance capitalist.’ Ethical investing is rewriting rules for what are ‘good’ profits.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Let patience have its perfect work’
In today’s column, a woman shares how she found a greater capacity for patience in her interactions with others while patiently and persistently praying for the healing of a physical problem.
The Monitor's ViewThe West’s real struggle with MoscowThe best response to Russia’s many provocations, such as the attempted murder of an ex-spy, is to reach the Russian people with a message that their identity relies on universal values such as liberty, not fear of others or notions of civilizational greatness.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafety amid violent conflict
Today’s contributor reflects on what comforted, inspired, and kept him safe during a dangerous time in Northern Ireland.
The Monitor's ViewLatin America gets a scrubbingPeru becomes the latest country to see a leader taken down by corruption scandal. It will also soon host a regional summit. The theme: clean governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming loneliness through prayer
In today’s column, a woman shares how the dark clouds of loneliness lifted as she opened her heart to God’s love and found a more satisfying basis for relationships than smoking and drinking to fit in.
Warriors in a mental realmThe danger of dismissing this fascination with video games is not just being thought of as uncool. It is missing where young people are living their lives.
