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The Monitor's ViewThe global impact of the battle of FallujahIraq’s retaking of the Islamic State stronghold hints at progress by the country’s majority Shiites in treating the minority Sunni as equal citizens, especially in the treatment of Fallujah’s fleeing Sunnis.
Arctic endeavors and canine friendsIn a busy, techie, ever-changing world, the age-old partnership between humans and canines remains as durable as it is enjoyable.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe law that moves us forward
A Christian Science perspective: Overcoming rather than succumbing to adversity.
The Monitor's ViewColombia creates peace before ending a warTo end its long conflict, Colombia’s government and rebel leaders first had to strike agreements on what peace would look like. Only now have they agreed on a cease-fire. It is a novel approach to end other wars.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnselfish helpers – can I be one?
A Christian Science perspective: We are all equipped to express selflessness and kindness.
The Monitor's ViewLet mayors rule the world?With many democracies polarized in their national politics, the recent elections of reformist and nontraditional mayors reflect a trend toward cities as the best model of governance. The key: Local communities can better build trust.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying about the British referendum
A Christian Science perspective: Moving beyond the electoral, political, and economic questions to what’s needed.
The Monitor's ViewHow real is job insecurity?Presidential candidates play to the perception of job insecurity, but new data analysis shows the US has ‘the most secure job market in the past 20 years.’
The Monitor's ViewOlympics’ anti-doping leapWho was really behind a decision to ban Russian track-and-field athletes from the Summer Games over doping? Clean athletes who want sports to reflect a fair test of transcending human limits.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCelebrating liberty!
A Christian Science perspective: In honor of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Global NewsstandMoney for everyone?, politicians should watch their words, will conflict between Palestinians and Israelis be resolved?, the direction of Singapore’s economy, how Trump is seen abroadA roundup of global commentary for the June 20, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Writing about the election, journalism in MexicoLetters to the editor for the June 20, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewCaring for Islamic State’s victimsHelping the victims of Islamic State, from the Yazidis to the families in Orlando, is a life-affirming way to counter the militant group’s notion of violence as a path to salvation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA good way to celebrate Father’s Day
A Christian Science perspective: What to celebrate this Father’s Day.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafe in the care of Love
A Christian Science perspective: A healing response to the questions raised in the Stanford rape incident.
The Monitor's ViewAn ounce of prevention in VenezuelaThe UN’s new focus on preventive diplomacy is sorely needed in a country facing an acute political crisis, a fallen economy, and too many armed groups that could trigger violence.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCountering hatred
A Christian Science perspective: In response to the Orlando shootings.
The Monitor's ViewWhy students need teacher home visitsEducational inequality can be reduced if more public schools help teachers better engage with the families of students. Congress must assist by funding its own educational mandate.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBetween the common good and our individual liberty
A Christian Science perspective: Balancing our individual liberties with decisions for the greater good.
The Monitor's ViewOrlando’s counternarrative to Islamic StateAfter the nightclub shooting by an Islamic State follower, people in Orlando respond in ways that show how the radical group can be defeated in Iraq and Syria.
