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- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe good that’s ours right now
A Christian Science perspective: Peace and joy are inherent in us, now and always.
The Monitor's ViewRomania’s lesson in public integrityFor weeks, protests against corruption have persisted in Romania because people now realize they hold the key to good governance.
Readers RespondReaders write: Trump editorial coverageLetters to the editor for the Feb. 20, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFrom negative predictions to spiritual good
A Christian Science perspective: On scientific prayer that heals sickness.
The Monitor's ViewThe UN’s step for justice in SyriaThe United Nations has begun to collect evidence of war crimes in the Syrian conflict, a necessary step for eventual prosecution and the post-war healing of Syrian society.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTrusting God to direct our path
A Christian Science perspective: Facing bankruptcy, one business owner prays for answers.
The Monitor's ViewA lesson on UN peacekeeping – from HaitiSecurity in Haiti has improved enough that the UN might soon pull out its forces. One reason: a novel approach to reducing neighborhood violence by listening to community concerns.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur worth never depreciates
A Christian Science perspective: An understanding of our spiritual substance brings hope and healing to our lives.
The Monitor's ViewWinning the hearts of Islamic State’s potential recruitsAs it has lost ground, the militant group issued a strategy on ways for Muslims to operate as its online activists. The best counter strategy? Positive messaging.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTrue love
A Christian Science perspective: On loving God and man.
The Monitor's ViewThe West’s challenge: an ‘axis of fear’Trump’s foreign affairs officials meet with other Western leaders for the first time this week. The big theme: the rise of voter fear in the US and Europe, reflected in nationalist politics. Germany’s leader has an answer for that.
Adaptation, and loving careA little more care of our constantly changing planet would make adapting to those changes less difficult.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘The joy that none can take away’
A Christian Science perspective: An understanding of God as Love itself brings joy and peace.
The Monitor's ViewThe call for citizens to ‘go local’In both the US and EU, a populist backlash against centralized power has revived interest in local activism, which often comes with an ethical imperative for neighborliness.
Global NewsstandHow vulnerable is China to a trade war?, After Mosul falls, So-called experts need to stop fearmongering, Standing in solidarity with Muslims, The nauseating hypocrisy of Trump’s vilificationA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 13, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Security for Trump, role of seniorsLetters to the editor for the Feb. 13, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat makes a good citizenry?
A Christian Science perspective: Cultivating the good within ourselves to uplift society.
The Monitor's ViewA simple truth about countering fake newsAs the US and Europe try new efforts against Russian disinformation, they can learn how citizens in Ukraine have been equipped to embrace the truth.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNo one is an island
A Christian Science perspective: We are all members of one universal family.
The Monitor's ViewA model to mend Europe’s nationalist cracks?Even as nationalist parties rise in Europe, the island of Cyprus is trying to end 43 years of division between ethnic Greeks and ethnic Turks. If a split Cyprus can unify, might it set an example?
