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Finding the road to ‘home’Yes, 'he’s a rescue.' He's also family. The gratifying saga of one castoff canine is also the story of many others.
Readers RespondReaders write: Not everyone is 'done' with church; Taiwan as a climate actorLetters to the editor for the Jan. 11, 2016, weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandUS interest rates signal change; Obama's calm leadership; democracy in Asia; women in Hollywood; Egyptian youth movementA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 11, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe ‘gig economy'With 90 million Americans involved as buyers or sellers of services, this new way of working needs careful watching.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCared for when lonely
A Christian Science perspective: When alone and feeling isolated, one writer prayed and found immediate comfort.
The Monitor's ViewVirtual reality gets more realA technology that offers an altered state of human consciousness – and a slew of ethical questions – is finally hitting the marketplace.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFulfilling a deeper need
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor editorial 'Coming clean on corruption’s links to pollution.'
The Monitor's ViewGive winter a big hugTromsø, Norway, 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, may provide lessons on how to enjoy cold and snow.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhy don’t you pray about it?
A Christian Science perspective: Practical relief from the stress of homework, assignments, and time management.
The Monitor's ViewThe underreported good newsStories of the world’s challenges abounded in 2015. But longer, deeper trend lines that show progress need reporting too.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCountering fear by seeing God’s man
A Christian Science perspective: How can we pray to overcome the fear induced by terrorism?
The Monitor's ViewA firmer footing for ‘football’Under FIFA international soccer has grown corrupt. Will 2016 provide a turnaround?
The back story of what we buyAs consumers benefit from the ever expanding global market, ever greater vigilance is needed to ensure that products from far away are not the result of exploitation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLifting thought above the storm
A Christian Science perspective: Prayerful aid in extreme weather events.
The Monitor's ViewA Muslim cleric’s lasting legacy of peaceSaudi Arabia’s execution of a prominent advocate of nonviolent dissent brought a largely nonviolent reaction among Shiites in the Middle East. The region needs a renewal of peaceful means of protest.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMaking room for new growth
A Christian Science perspective: Start by weeding out unhealthy thoughts.
The Monitor's ViewWhen an election is not just about who governsAfter a violent civil conflict between Christians and Muslims, the Central African Republic voted peacefully for a new government. The mere act of casting a vote sent a message of support for equality, and with it a desire to return to social harmony.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLooking back, looking forward
A Christian Science perspective: Healing ideas for end-of-year reflections.
The Monitor's ViewThe measure of progress against Islamic StateThe retaking of Ramadi by Iraqi forces was only possible after some reconciliation between Sunnis and Shiites. That healing process begins in interfaith dialogues, which are underway in the holy city of Najaf.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCommunity work – with prayer
A Christian Science perspective: When we are working with others, a truer, spiritual view can bring harmony to meetings.
