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OpinionMoral outrage – and action – needed on North KoreaThe world can no longer ignore the vast human suffering of North Korea's people under the Kim regime. The international community can, and must, take steps to support change – not as unlikely, but as inevitable.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChina and Taiwan: hope and prayer for peace
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a repentant Ukraine deserves supportDifficult challenges face Ukraine as its new leaders try not to repeat the mistakes made after the 2004 'Orange Revolution.' Regret is a powerful motive for genuine reform.
Opinion'Obamacare' isn't as bad – or good – as you've heardEntrenched myths and misinformation have made it nearly impossible to have needed fact-based conversations about the Affordable Care Act. Yet it is fact-based, constructive debate that has the potential to make the law better.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMy wife's great-grandfather's encounter with the Ku Klux Klan
A Christian Science perspective: In observance of Black History Month, this writer reflects on an inspiring story of one man's courage.
The Monitor's ViewKeep the peace in Venezuela's protestsAs in Ukraine, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is losing the moral high ground as his forces shoot innocent protesters. He must adopt the nonviolent tactics of his political opponents.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat is the prayer that heals?
A Christian Science perspective.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Vague definitions of income inequality; Our daughter's interview with Mary
Letters to the Editor for the February 24, 2014 weekly magazine:
Without parameters for the term, how can one know if 'income inequality' has been eradicated?
Intuitively, the solution to income inequality is income equality. If that is not the goal, then there will always be income inequality – and the potential for class warfare.
An essay on meeting the Beatles reminds me of when our daughter Alice interviewed Mary Travers of the group Peter, Paul, and Mary, developing a relationship that lasted until Mary's death.
The Monitor's ViewThe real triumph of Ukraine's protestsThe values-based protests in Kiev's Maidan square helped bring down a regime built on corruption and violence. Now those values can help build a democracy modeled on those in Europe.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGood decisionmaking made simple
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewRaise the minimum wage? An alternative approach.Apparel giant Gap follows other companies like Costco in seeing the business wisdom of boosting wages without a government mandate.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen you can't believe your eyes
A Christian Science perspective: our physical senses often lead us to make mistaken conclusions about the world around us.
The Monitor's ViewAnswering Ukraine's bulletsAfter Ukraine police killed protesters Tuesday, the regime has lost legitimacy. Both the West and Ukrainian people must now find a peaceful way to create a legitimate government.
The education reform compromise heard round the USTo fix New Haven’s failing schools, the teachers union and mayor forged a rare compromise – a model for school districts and unions across the country in how to confront major challenges facing public education, without blaming each other, resisting change, or fighting in the streets.
- The education reform compromise heard round the US
To fix New Haven’s failing schools, the teachers union and mayor forged a rare compromise – a model for school districts and unions across the country in how to confront major challenges facing public education, without blaming each other, resisting change, or fighting in the streets.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGolden act yields a silver medal at the Olympics
A Christian Science perspective: Canadian speed skater Gilmore Junio's gracious unselfishness helps his team win an Olympic silver medal.
The Monitor's ViewOut of Florence, Europe's economic renaissance?The young mayor of Florence who is tapped to be Italy's next prime minister brings hope to young people that they might start a business with less fear of failure. For the eurozone's third-largest economy, this may be a big spark for recovery.
OpinionWill America forget its veterans?Communities should work to ensure that troops coming home have a better transition than my husband and I did. Give them the chance to use the superb skills the military gave them. We never forgot about you while we were deployed. Don’t forget about us when we come home.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChoose God
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewNorth Korea in the docket after UN reportA UN inquiry provides evidence of 'crimes against humanity' in North Korea. By exposing the truth of a dictatorship that tries hard to suppress the truth, the report can help bring down the Kim regime.
