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- The Monitor's ViewA global advocate of integrity checks its own
Charges of bribe-taking against members of the European Parliament trigger moral soul-searching and reform in the EU.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLiving in eternity
Getting to know our true nature as God’s children empowers us to overcome age-related limitations and brings fresh purpose and vigor to life.
- The Monitor's ViewEarthquake aid as a peacemaker
Syria’s concession to open border crossings for relief convoys could open a door for an end to a long conflict.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHow I’m praying after the Michigan State shooting
A father of a Michigan State University student shares ideas that have inspired his prayers for the community in the wake of the recent tragedy there.
- The hardest story to tell
How do you ask people who lost family and friends in a deadly crash to talk about forgiveness? With patience and compassion.
- The Monitor's ViewEurope’s weapon against Russian disinformation
Ukraine’s truth-telling about Moscow’s plot against neighboring Moldova shows how to defeat lies and secrecy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWill I see you again?
When a loved one is lost, we can turn to God – who cares for each of us, eternally – for inspiration that comforts, heals grief, and replaces unsettling questions with peace of mind.
- The Monitor's ViewAn election that sizes up Africa’s progress
Nigerians vote for a new president Feb. 25, with a notable upgrade in civic virtues, such as inclusivity, contrition, and ballot integrity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA magnificent reminder of beauty and joy
Even when things seem dark, the light of divine inspiration is here to spark hope, spiritual understanding, and progress.
- Readers RespondReaders write: Unjust justice, daily TikTok, and tips from Italy
Letters to the editor published in the Feb. 20, 2023, weekly magazine. Readers dig into the quick response following Tyre Nichols’ death, and more.
- A Monitor newsroom debate: Is democracy a 'value'?
- The Monitor's ViewNew Jersey’s new take on supersized sports betting
Just in time for the Super Bowl, the state’s historic pride in legalized gambling now includes required help for risky gamblers.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe restoring power of Love
Even in the face of tragedy – such as the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey – we can count on God’s promise of hope, love, and healing, right here and now.
- The Monitor's ViewA prod for integrity in India
Fraud allegations against a conglomerate with close ties to Prime Minister Modi are renewing calls for clean, fair governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAngels are ministering to us
Whatever we may be facing, God’s angels are constantly imparting inspiration that heals.
- The Monitor's ViewMore trust, less bust for cryptocurrency
The fall of many crypto’s giants has led to no crypto ads in the 2023 Super Bowl. The industry is huddling around integrity building.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYou wanna bet?
Rather than letting chance rule our lives, we can look to the unswerving divine Principle of the universe for stability and goodness.
- The Monitor's ViewThe bonds that earthquakes can’t shake
People in the Turkish city at the epicenter of Monday’s quakes provide a model of inclusion, integration, and compassion.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveKnow the truth, find freedom – a promise
We’re all divinely empowered to discern the spiritual facts that bring about healing – as a man experienced firsthand after an alarming breathing difficulty arose.
- The Monitor's ViewPower of peace in Iran’s protests
The values behind the nonviolent resistance of Iranian demonstrators are helping erode the legitimacy of a violent regime.