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The Monitor's ViewTurning politics outside inMoney still corrupts politics but maybe not in the way we think.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho ‘has your back’?
A Christian Science perspective: We all have an advocate we can truly rely on.
The Monitor's ViewExit the EU? What Britain should be asking.A June referendum on whether Britain should stay in the European Union has focused mainly on the economic impact. A great power with immense ‘soft power’ needs to also look at its global contributions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSpiritual sense, leading to fruition
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual outlook that yields results.
The Monitor's ViewEndgame for an opiate epidemicWhen US governors met in Washington, their focus was on novel ways to deal with a rise in nonmedical use of prescription opiates. Vermont’s governor had some answers.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHealing the invisible wounds of war
A Christian Science perspective: Overcoming trauma experienced in war.
The Monitor's ViewApple court case takes a bite on libertyA court’s order for Apple to assist the FBI in hacking a terrorist’s iPhone is about more than security or privacy. It also raises questions about coercing individuals or companies to act on behalf of government.
Shining light, changing attitudesThe fight to end sexual violence has made marked progress in recent years. But the fight is far from over.
Readers RespondReaders write: unschooling's labor of love; cheers for 'Finest Hours'Letters to the editor for the Feb. 22, 2016, weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandEurope's crossroads; humanitarian aid for Syrians; diversity in Hollywood; Israel's new role; halting Zika virusA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 22 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafe amid the storm
A Christian Science perspective: Finding shelter and safety during a frightening storm.
The Monitor's ViewFor the Mideast, an anniversary to rememberThe 25th anniversary of the Gulf War liberated Kuwait from Iraqi rule – and it helped leave Kuwait as a relatively good counterpoint to the region’s extremism.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNature and the inspiration of healing
A Christian Science perspective: News of depression healed.
The Monitor's ViewA morality tale in Argentina’s debt epiphanyA newly elected president is near a deal to end Argentina’s long debt woes. The country’s 15-year saga provides a lesson for a world awash in red ink.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer brings healing
A Christian Science perspective: Even in difficult situations, we can turn to God for help.
The Monitor's ViewOil’s fall may be democracy’s riseThe biggest oil producers, which are trying to prop up global prices, are also among the last countries to make reforms that will lift them from a ‘resource curse.’
The Monitor's ViewReclaim civility for the 2016 electionsAs presidential candidates slip toward slurs and shouting, other leaders as well as citizens must preserve the power of civility in public discourse.
Simplicity isn't always simpleIn the developing world, people rarely desire simplicity. In affluent societies, simplicity is a lifestyle enabled by complexity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding our educational path
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor Weekly’s cover story about a new trend on educating children.
Readers RespondReaders write: good people of Iowa; Ventura and Trump; immigrant facesLetters to the editor for the Feb. 15, 2016 weekly magazine.
