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How the Monitor helped a young reader open her heart to the world“Values ... shine throughout articles in the Monitor and convinced me that news can be good,” writes Favour Odenyi, winner of a national high school essay contest. “It renewed my faith that things can improve in our world.”
The Monitor's ViewOne way to escape Russia’s orbitMass protests in Georgia against Russian-style political repression give that former Soviet state a taste of democratic harmony.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer can resolve economic hardship
Even in what seem to be dire situations, leaning on God’s will instead of our own agenda leads to progress, as a woman found when her family’s business was in danger of bankruptcy.
Governing wiselyAllegations of fraud and stolen elections did not begin in 2020. Yet refusing to accept election results – at least at the presidential level – did. What happened?
Readers RespondReaders write: Education reform, war in Somalia, and textingLetters to the editor published in the March 13 magazine. Readers reflect on war and famine in Somalia, and the pitfalls of modern communication.
The Monitor's ViewSpotting sprouts of democracyThe world’s shift toward fewer liberties and rights may be bottoming out, according to Freedom House. Nigeria’s recent election shows the potential for progress.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA freedom within
When “the things of life seem / like too much,” we can lean into our true, spiritual nature as God’s children – inherently joyful and free – as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the high-fives for a high seas treatyA 193-nation agreement to protect ocean life reflects decades of progress toward a vision of all life as a shared commons beyond state exploitation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSpiritual exploration – and healing
Just as in the physical sciences, earnestly asking spiritual questions in prayer can bring aha moments and progress to our lives.
The Monitor's ViewA sure basis for workplace equalityNew laws requiring wage disclosure are meant to promote equality between male and female employees. Yet a faster route might lie in fostering qualities from both genders.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTrue womanhood
As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we can support the ongoing progress of gender equality by understanding each person’s full expression of both masculine and feminine qualities, given and maintained by God.
A discovery bigger than archaeologyThe Middle East is full of groundbreaking archaeological discoveries. What intrigued our correspondent wasn’t what this team uncovered, but who uncovered it.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Korea’s olive branch to JapanThe president’s plan to compensate wartime Korean victims starts with a recognition that any redress by Japan must be voluntary.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFresh winds of transformation and healing
A new perspective can feel like a refreshing breeze. This is certainly the case when we discover more about God and yield to His ever-present healing power.
The Monitor's ViewVenezuela’s latent civic reservesAn autocrat’s harsh misrule and isolation have only strengthened a popular hunger for justice and equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTo love an enemy
Recognizing God’s omnipotence can help disarm whatever seems to be opposed to goodness and unifying love.
The Monitor's ViewHow women are defying despotsAs leaders of recent mass protests in China, Russia, and Iran, women gained a “new understanding of female agency.”
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLife-changing moments of discovery
Getting to know God on a deeper level can transform our experience in tangible ways.
The Monitor's ViewBuilding blocks for compassionate citiesBoston’s attempt to turn vacant lots and buildings into vibrant and affordable communities is a start for setting a new model for urban renewal.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s knowledge is power
When taken from a divine standpoint, the saying “knowledge is power” gains new meaning, as a man found after he became stuck under a car’s transmission.
