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The Monitor's ViewGrass-roots view of Trump’s security strategyIn coming days, the White House will issue a strategy on dealing with foreign threats. But most Americans are already on the front lines of such work. They need thoughtful help from presidents.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for Southern California
A Christian Science perspective: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalms 46:10).
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHelping students live their full potential
A Christian Science perspective: Affirming everyone’s unlimited potential as the child of God, our loving Father-Mother, can support others.
Darkness and light on the netIn the cyberworld, knowledge itself is power and is countered by knowledge. Technology is the accessory. In the case of hacking elections, the internet provides a vast and dark new space for countries to carry out the age-old design of tampering with rivals.
Global NewsstandNorth Korea’s Kim will not be intimidated, To get a read on North Korea, watch the US, not China, Why Pope Francis didn’t say ‘Rohingya,’ Can Zimbabwe’s new president be ‘born again’?, Don’t ignore the EU’s role in Libyan migrant slaveryA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 11, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Seeing the other side, more Lebanon coverage, investigation recap, uranium story presentationLetters to the editor for the Dec. 11, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan lets go a symbol of ancient daysA new law calls for removing landmarks honoring a former dictator, Chiang Kai-shek, whose Confucian-style rule on the island nation finds renewed favor within China’s ruling party.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe power of spiritual unity
A Christian Science perspective: Whatever our race, religion, or nationality, the desire to see and express harmony and unity is native to who we are as children of God.
The Monitor's ViewIf not the US, then who as Mideast mediator?President Trump’s decision to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem is seen as ending the US role as mediator between Israelis and Palestinians. Now may be the time for another power to be a third-party facilitator that can bring fresh thinking to both sides.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCan great men (and women) be good?
A Christian Science perspective: “Ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8).
The Monitor's ViewOlympic-class athletes find their voice of integrityThe ban on Russia at the next Olympics was driven in part by demands of athletes who want to stay clean, play fairly, and not again be cheated of medals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSeeking and finding true worth
A Christian Science perspective: On discovering the true substance of our desires.
The Monitor's ViewRaising graduation rates, one expectation at a timeOne probable reason for the steady rise in high school graduation rates may lie in higher expectations of schools and in teacher attitudes toward students.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDon't take it personally
A Christian Science perspective: Exercising our God-given ability to see something of everyone’s good and true nature inspires reformation and peace.
The Monitor's ViewLift the ban on sports gambling?The Supreme Court could open the floodgates to legal betting on sports, a move that would need citizens, not just state lawmakers and sports leagues, to be involved in weighing the potential costs, such as match-fixing and underage gambling.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA victory over community violence
A Christian Science perspective: There is no place where God’s love for all can’t be felt.
A crazy way to help save a planetNot every idea will work. Most won’t change the world all by themselves. But all point to a mental diligence that refuses to sit still and accept the problems of the present as unsolvable.
Global NewsstandMugabe’s descent into autocracy was not inevitable, After Mugabe, Zimbabwe set for more of the same, Germany’s political center needed to hold, US should be cautious as Lebanon heats up, Australia welcomes same-sex marriage, but much of the world resistsA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 04, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Chronicle of Ukraine, opportunities from technology, best governmentLetters to the editor for the Dec. 4, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy speak up about anti-Muslim tweets?The British leader’s denunciation of a retweet by President Trump, along with her support for Muslims, adds to a trend against such religious bigotry.
