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The Monitor's ViewHow Turkey’s failed coup was democracy’s successThe forces for democracy, both within Turkey and worldwide, stood up to the military plotters. A global infrastructure for freedom makes its harder for would-be strongmen to succeed.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGratitude and progress
A Christian Science perspective: Being grateful can help us listen for the inspiration needed to bring progress.
The Monitor's ViewThe Nice attack: The Internet as instigatorAs more terrorist attacks appear inspired by the Islamic State’s appeal over social media, the struggle must move to the Internet, and winning the high moral ground with alternative narratives.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDefusing violence and aggression
A Christian Science perspective: On praying during antagonistic and aggressive situations.
The Monitor's ViewThe rush to curb a heroin/opioid crisisCongress, in rare bipartisanship, passes a law that will help support the many local efforts to end a heroin ‘epidemic’ and a prescription opioid crisis. Still left undone: a consensus on whether addiction is a ‘disease.’
- A Christian Science PerspectiveConquering a fear of others
A Christian Science perspective: At the heart of racial tensions is the need to conquer fear.
The Monitor's ViewRio Games as test of Olympics' purposeBrazil is experiencing turmoil even as it prepares to host the 2016 Summer Games. Will it be able to fulfill one of the goals of the modern Olympics: promoting peace?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA place for every graduate
A Christian Science perspective: Healing ideas on finding fulfilling work.
The Monitor's ViewA ruling tells China why no country is an islandFor the first time, an international tribunal rules against China and its claim on the territory of another country. The decision is the basis for other countries to question China’s denial of universal values, especially those needed for world order.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding solutions through prayer
A Christian Science perspective: On turning to God for inspiration that brings solutions for our everyday needs.
The Monitor's ViewCan Britain’s new leader be a mender?After the country’s vote to leave the EU, and a leadership battle within the Conservative party, Theresa May might bring the right talents to heal Britain’s big divisions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLooking for success in the right place
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor editorial ‘The payoff in not paying off an official.’
Global NewsstandAccepting others, China-Russia alliance is no cause for concern, African economy and ‘Brexit,’ should school zoning go?, lessons from the 1990sA roundup of global commentary for the July 11, 2016-July 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Opposition to GMOs, important verbsLetters to the editor for the July 11, 2016-July 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's View The vigilance needed after DallasOne of Dallas's first official actions after the shooting of police was a prayer vigil in the city’s Thanks-Giving Square. Such prayer is not an evasion of solutions but a solvent for healing and community renewal.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGrace – our daily bread
A Christian Science perspective: Meeting the challenge of hunger with the practical results of prayer.
The Monitor's ViewHow to enjoy a corruption-free dayAs more countries turn to mass street protests to fight corruption, the people of Zimbabwe try a one-day boycott of all public activity. They tapped the power of nonconformity to send a message about the need for clean governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer that helps and heals
A Christian Science perspective: On the power of Christly prayer.
The Monitor's View Muslim reaction to the Medina bombingEven violent jihadists condemned an attack in Medina, one of Islam’s most sacred cities. The reaction shows the limits of justifying violence in the name of purifying a religion of alleged apostates.
What the road can show usThe cross-country road trip has been celebrated in American literature and lore -- as a journey of national and self discovery.
