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Global NewsstandReturning to learning; Cuts to foreign aid shouldn’t happen; Safety is important as nuclear power plant plans move forward; Praise for Gambia’s climate change action; Home ownership part of Irish cultureA roundup of global commentary for the May 23, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: The abortion debate, magazine layoutLetters to the editor for the May 23, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho shall be greatest?
A Christian Science perspective: Moving beyond this question leads to the answers we’re truly looking for.
The Monitor's ViewTurning children of war into children of peaceThe surprise recovery of a girl abducted by Boko Haram points to progress in a global focus on children caught up in conflicts, and how to help them embrace their innocence.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying about immigration in Germany
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual response to the Monitor’s View ‘Germany’s humane rush to integrate refugees.’
The Monitor's ViewAs droughts expand, so must quenching reformsThe water crisis in many countries should be high on the agenda at the World Humanitarian Summit. But so should success stories in water resiliency.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveProgress for humanity
A Christian Science perspective: The healing that awaits each of us and humanity as a whole.
The Monitor's ViewHas Brazil begun a moral reckoning?A corruption scandal has rolled over Brazilian society, claiming a president and putting many in jail. Now one big culprit, a construction firm, appears to be contrite. Will its ‘sincere’ apology trigger a moral catharsis?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho shall lead?
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor editorial ‘What a woman might do as the world’s chief diplomat.’
The Monitor's ViewThe court’s restraint in church-contraceptive caseThe Supreme Court wisely avoids ruling directly in an apparent clash of religious liberty and access to contraceptives, citing a path for compromise.
When we hear America singingAs the demographics of the United States changes, becoming majority minority, a deeper level of diversity and inclusion is needed.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSupporting diversity
A Christian Science perspective: Ideas on diversity within schools.
The Monitor's ViewA tale of how to open one’s arms to refugeesWhen Alberta’s huge wildfire forced 80,000 to flee, one nearby town did not let fear of strangers hinder their compassion for the refugees. It is a lesson for a world dealing with mass migration.
Global NewsstandGender equality in Kenya’s National Assembly; How to handle hate speech?; Taking action on child labor; Action needed on anti-corruption bill; Animal rights in BritainA roundup of global commentary for the May 16, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Bernie Sanders and the pope, Stephen CurryLetters to the editor for the May 16, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAlways inseparably connected with God
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor’s View ‘Retirees’ secret to happiness? Giving back.’
The Monitor's ViewThe inner dimensions of global corruptionAs more money from corruption flows across borders – raising popular anger – global solutions are needed. But which solutions will strike at the heart of corruption?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIt’s natural to pray
A Christian Science perspective: Responding to the Monitor’s View ‘Why prayer appeals to Americans,’ the author shares how prayer has brought help and healing in her own life.
The Monitor's ViewPot legalization’s sobriety testVermont wisely votes down pot legalization. One big reason: the record of highway risks from drugged drivers in Colorado and Washington State. Legalization should not create a problem while trying to solve one.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBecoming free from smartphone addiction
A Christian Science perspective: Obsessive smartphone and mobile device use can be overcome.
