All Commentary
The Monitor's ViewLifting the stigma on American MuslimsThe Trump campaign presents a fear of Muslims that does not hold up in a new poll of American Muslims.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe infinite Mind we reflect
A Christian Science perspective: We can turn to God, divine Mind, to know just what we need to.
The Monitor's ViewLatin America’s sweeping anti-corruption broomFrom Brazil to Mexico, a rising middle class is driving efforts to ensure honest governance, reflecting a global trend toward ‘ethical universalism.’
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding our true heritage
A Christian Science perspective: A discussion of origin and heredity.
The Monitor's ViewWhy wager on March Madness brackets?As gambling on the men’s collegiate basketball finals has grown, the NCAA is now promoting the ‘brackets.’ Amateur sports does not need the taint of corrosive gambling.
The Monitor's ViewWhy voters must rally over rally violenceCitizens can deter confrontation at campaign events by being peaceful themselves toward political opponents. Democracy, after all, was invented to resolve differences without violence.
The quiet quality that upliftsA culture buffeted by conflict, controversy, and coarseness can be improved with one simple ingredient: It's known as philia.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe divine comfort that heals addiction
A Christian Science perspective: A healing response to the epidemic of opioid abuse.
Readers RespondReaders write: a new home for refugees; unite Americans on climateLetters to the editor for the March 14, 2016, weekly magazine
Global NewsstandPerfect storm for the EU; is Greece to blame?; addressing global poverty; stabilizing global marketsA roundup of global commentary for the March 14, 2016, weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Bible – a healing resource
A Christian Science perspective: Praying with ideas from the Bible, the author finds comfort and protection in a storm.
The Monitor's ViewWhat’s age got to do with running for president?The three top contenders – Clinton, Trump, Sanders – defy stereotypes about older people, and even attract younger voters. If age ‘ain’t nothing but a number,’ the 2016 contest shows it.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding freedom from fear
A Christian Science perspective: What a change in focus and perception can do for handling fear.
The Monitor's ViewWhat the world brings to Syrian peace talksDoubts remain high about next week’s negotiations to end Syria’s civil war. Yet the UN and others are bringing decades of wisdom in peacemaking. Recent history shows that wars end more often by talking than by military victory.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeing a difference-maker
A Christian Science perspective: Impelled by divine Love, we all have the ability to make a difference.
The Monitor's ViewFor Syrian refugees, a legal – and safe – route to EuropeTo stem illegal migration by Syrians, the European Union plans to return them to Turkey while accepting the same number legally from refugee camps. Honoring both borders and legal migration may serve as an antidote to the Syrian war.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHonesty and progress
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor’s View ‘The year of living more honestly.’
When generations make their marksBoomers and Millennials are the twin peaks of demographics -- big, influential generations. Right now, though, it's Gen X's moment.
The Monitor's ViewThe challenge of ‘Big Marijuana’Big money is starting to push marijuana legalization in the US, raising alarms that corporate profiteers may promote pot use among teens. A few states are wising up to the large commercial interests peddling a drug with high costs in public safety.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat does age have to do with it?
A Christian Science perspective: Is age ever a valid basis on which to judge a person?
