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The Monitor's ViewFixing the 'broken windows' of policeThe killings of blacks by police in 2014 will continue to stir reform in 2015. One idea is to apply the crime-busting strategy known as ‘broken windows’ to police themselves, accepting zero tolerance of even minor abuses.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnshakable peace
A Christian Science perspective: The Prince of Peace leads his followers into safety.
Learning to expect surprisesFor nations as for people, flexibility, adaptability, and tolerance for a degree of messiness is the best approach for dealing with the unexpected.
The Monitor's ViewErasing borders of the mindInternational travel is growing, opening up new views of humanity. Cuba represents one new destination ready to reward the curious traveler.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIndividual wholeness, family, and the holidays
A Christian Science perspective: Healing thoughts about family relationships
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChristmas miracles
A Christian Science perspective: What a miracle is.
The Monitor's ViewA new year, a warming economyWith the US economy growing faster than it has in more than a decade, the recovery may finally be broadening to include Main Street America.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChristmas, and the permanence of joy
A Christian Science perspective.
Global NewsstandCIA’s flawed torture report, Russia needs a strategic policy to pull up the ruble, US-Togo’s partnership, Canada’s correctional facilities, and Pakistan needs to eliminate terrorism.This week's round-up of commentaries covers questioning the CIA’s flawed torture report, Russia needs a strategic policy to pull up the ruble, US-Togo’s partnership could aid the fight against Ebola and other threats, Canada’s correctional facilities emulate America’s system, and Pakistan needs a comprehensive approach to fighting terror.
The Monitor's View Amid bowl game hoopla: What about education?College football teams have become valuable brand names that promote their universities. But do they offer players a real education in return?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChristmas: Extraordinary, not ordinary
A Christian Science perspective: The Christ guides us today.
Readers Respond Reader Write:US must end gun violence, and US/NATO actions provoke RussiaLetters to the Editor for Dec. 29, 2014 and Jan. 05, 2015 weekly magazine:
Beckett: US should not tell people in another country on what strategies to adopt, what laws to make, and more over sensitive issues.
Lesnjak: NATO/US actions provoke the Russians and President Vladimir Putin
The Monitor's ViewWhy Tunisia's election mattersA largely peaceful and honest vote provides a basis for further progress and keeps the high hopes of the Arab Spring alive.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMaking peace
A Christian Science perspective: What we learn from domestic peace.
Tsunami aftermath: The drive to move forwardHumans -- and humanity -- are more than the disasters that sometimes befall them. They recover. They rebuild. They live and laugh again.
The Monitor's ViewThe burden of Colorado's pot tourismSince Colorado legalized marijuana in 2014, it has placed a law-enforcement burden on neighboring states in coping with pot tourists. Now two border states want help from the Supreme Court. They deserve it.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFamily – a witness to the message of the Christ at Christmas
A Christian Science perspective: How to quell family holiday tensions.
The Monitor's ViewWhen children stand up to terrorAfter the mass killing of children in Pakistan, students in India hold vigils or say prayers for the victims. Such cross-border empathy by children should not only change leaders in Pakistan and India but help global efforts against terrorism.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDefending our human and divine rights
A Christian Science perspective: A prayerful response to attacks in Nigeria
The Monitor's ViewObama's Cuban invasionIn opening official ties with Cuba, President Obama made sure to focus on the Cuban people more than the Castro regime. Globalization, such as the Internet, has empowered individuals, making governments less important to the forces of change.
