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The Monitor's ViewEurope’s test of tolerance over Muslim influxRussia’s bombing of Syria may push millions more Muslims to flee toward Europe, forcing the Continent to quell anti-Muslim bigotry and reinforce the concept of citizenship based on inclusivity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTraveling free from the Fates
A Christian Science perspective: Free yourself from a fatalistic outlook.
The Monitor's ViewThe outrageous fortune of fantasy sportsThe rising popularity of ‘daily fantasy sports,’ driven mainly by those gambling on imaginary teams, is now under scrutiny. Government officials must avoid the tired debate over whether such games are ones of skill or ‘luck.’
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSupport for an anger-free election season
A Christian Science perspective: How can we pray about anger-filled presidential campaigns?
The Monitor's ViewHow Europe, US can solve Internet privacyEurope’s highest court ends an agreement that allows data to flow freely between the EU and the US. Both sides must now find ways to build trust into data collection and lower fears of a loss of privacy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveConsistent healing – and a deeper purpose
A Christian Science perspective: Spiritual ideas on healing and progress.
The Monitor's ViewThe value, and values, of a Pacific trade pactNearly a decade in the making, the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will shape up-to-date rules for 40 percent of the world economy. Its benefits are mainly in tying the US, Japan, and others to set the highest values for global commerce.
Old neighbors. Can they be friends?The United States and Cuba are stepping carefully into a new era, well aware of the difficult history they share.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDoing the right thing – it’s natural
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor’s View editorial ‘The road ahead for VW after its emissions deception.’
Readers RespondReaders write: remember Afghanistan; help for homeless; parliamentary systemsLetters to the editor for the Oct. 5, 2015, weekly magazine
Global NewsstandRussia in Syria is alarming; Afghanistan still needs help; North Korea's missile tests; cybersecurity; leadership in GreeceA round-up of the global commentary for the Oct. 5, 2015, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewOregon shooting: Is it time for national peacemaking?The mass shooting at an Oregon school again raises frustrations about the level of gun violence. Perhaps the focus should be on peace as something other than the absence of violence.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFulfillment on the playing field
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual response to the Monitor editorial ‘Protecting the purity of the Olympics.’
The Monitor's ViewWill a humbled VW now adopt a leadership model of humility?Volkswagen’s emissions-deception scandal has exposed a culture of corporate hubris. Leadership experts say arrogance often brings down great companies. Can VW alter its culture to one that listens and learns?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA call for compassion
A Christian Science perspective: Cyberscolding and abusive condoning don’t have to be the norm of public opinion.
The Monitor's ViewThe wafting influence of nonsmokers’ rightsThe number of nonsmokers worldwide keeps rising, a result in large part of a focus on the right to clean air. A basic freedom to breathe more easily helps many people to either quit smoking or not start up at all.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAn alternative to road rage
A Christian Science perspective: Instead of getting upset at another driver, this writer chose to pray.
The Monitor's ViewLessons from UN development goalsFor its 70th anniversary, the UN adopted new social and economic goals for 2030, building on the successes of goals set for 2015. Expecting good results seems to be working, although Africa offers critical lessons.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHope for nations in selfless acts
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor’s View editorial ‘In a smaller world, giants must tread with care.’
The Monitor's ViewHow colleges can measure up in teaching ‘critical thinking’A new project shows professors can design ways to assess the success of colleges in teaching ‘critical thinking skills.’ Yet early results show students need colleges to better produce that important ‘learning outcome.’
