All Commentary
The Monitor's ViewA ‘secret sauce’ for youths?The ‘success sequence’ – finish high school, find a job, don’t have children before marriage – may give young people a path to a good life.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWater for all
A Christian Science perspective: Prayer that acknowledges God’s intelligence and love as here to guide us all brings a change in thought that supports immediate, practical solutions to the world’s needs.
The Monitor's ViewFamine must receive more of the world’s attentionAmericans shouldn’t be distracted from addressing one of the world’s great crises: starvation affecting millions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLoving our neighbor, or just 'walking by'?
A Christian Science perspective: A deeper understanding of what it means to be a ‘neighbor’ inspires courage and love to care for others in need.
The Monitor's ViewA cold shoulder to CubaPresident Trump’s dramatic announcement of a new policy looks more like another tweak in a long line of efforts to get the Castro regime to reform or step down.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeing of service
A Christian Science perspective: Each of us can listen for God’s guidance and let divine Love inspire our efforts to serve others.
The Monitor's ViewRenewable energy at a ‘tipping point’Washington may be showing less interest in alternative fuels, but the worldwide picture is dramatically different.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe true power – grace
A Christian Science perspective: On the power of grace that inspires good leadership.
Delivering our very bestConsider this a mailbag of some of the other questions we’ve been hearing, questions you might be asking as well, about the Monitor’s newest publication.
Global NewsstandEgos are a problem in international relations, Coverage of Finsbury mosque attack was a rarity, Why American voters don’t care about the Russia investigation, The world must act against the root cause of global famine, A Catch-22 for Australia’s refugeesA roundup of global commentary for the July 3, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Older operagoers, Middle East coverage, political historyLetters to the editor for the June 26, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe joy of true beauty
A Christian Science perspective: On finding beauty beyond the physical.
The Monitor's ViewA call to ‘fear-guard’ countries in a pandemicHealth experts drawing lessons from recent disease outbreaks say the world can do more to prevent ‘fear contagion.’ Doing so will improve the care and comfort needed during a crisis.
The Monitor's ViewThe law that has a soldier’s backAs the US military hits out at new targets – Iran, Syria, and various terrorist groups – Congress must renew the legal authority for such actions. Soldiers must know that Americans support an agreed strategy. And foes must know of US resolve.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOrder and calm in a precarious situation
A Christian Science perspective: Even in frightening or uncertain circumstances, we can feel the order and calm of infinite Love.
The Monitor's ViewFrance’s drive for ethical politicsA new president and his young party have already shaken the traditional (and often corrupt) political order. Now Emmanuel Macron aims to set tough rules on ethics for French lawmakers. How will his reform differ from that in other countries?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove that lifts us up
A Christian Science perspective: Each of us can embrace those around us in prayer, trusting that all have the ability to see and feel Love’s healing, reforming power.
The Monitor's ViewWhen prayer helps end conflictsReligious leaders have achieved a truce between rebel groups in the Central African Republic through a ‘spiritually inspired’ method.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe need for health
A Christian Science perspective: Spiritual understanding meets humanity’s need for health.
The Monitor's ViewWhat refugees might say of World Refugee DayThis year’s event on June 20 comes as aid groups rethink the approach to refugees – less as victims and more as participants in restoring their dignity.
