All Commentary
The Monitor's ViewIf college football is so popular, where are the fans?Attendance at bowl games is declining; schools should find out why.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhere is the power in humility?
A Christian Science perspective: Understanding God as the source of good brings healing and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewTwo clergymen who helped free humanity2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s revolutionary act – and the 50th of Martin Luther King Jr.’s expanded mission.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePostelection prayers
A Christian Science perspective: Going beyond partisanship in prayer for our country and humanity.
The Monitor's ViewFor young or old, the 21st-century workplace is a challengeThe rules are changing, and workers are finding advantages and disadvantages in the new gig economy.
Movies that mirror, and uniteThe best part of moviegoing is gasping, laughing, or choking back tears with strangers in a darkened theater.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding hope and peace in the new year
A Christian Science perspective: Healing ideas for overcoming apprehension about the future.
The Monitor's ViewLetting go – and looking aheadSaying ‘good riddance’ to the old year is only a start.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBreaking through victimization
A Christian Science perspective: A response to ‘A counternarrative for Boko Haram’s victims.’
The Monitor's ViewThe disappearing death penaltyThe use of capital punishment dropped again in 2016, a positive trend.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA year-round prayer and promise
A Christian Science perspective: The promise of Christ isn’t just for Christmastime.
The Monitor's ViewWill 2017 be the year to defeat sports doping?2016 revealed massive illegal drug use by Russian athletes. Could that scandal become a turning point?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSoaring in 2017
A Christian Science perspective: Spiritual vision – and holding to that vision – is the key to progress.
The Monitor's ViewKabila has overstayed his welcomeThe longer the president of the Congo remains in power past the end of his constitutional term, the more resentment will build.
Stories from the march of yearsAmid 2016's news of conflict and disruption, the steady decrease of such drags on humanity as poverty, hunger, and child mortality continues.
Global NewsstandA new order in the Middle East, Can Indonesia avoid descent into intolerance?, The Kremlin elected Donald Trump, Zimbabwe’s new ‘quasi-currency’ is not the answer, Rex Tillerson for US secretary of State?A roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 26, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Political coverage, solutions for peace, holiday linesLetters to the editor for the Dec. 26, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChristmas – its healing vitality
A Christian Science perspective: Christmas is more than an event to celebrate.
The Monitor's ViewLooking beyond the holidaysThe world needs the song of Christmas year round
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe healing stillness of the Christ
A Christian Science perspective: On the God-given peace that brings comfort and healing.
