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‘Work that leads to joy’: White men who recognize privilege, fight racismA Black History Month shoutout to white men working to recognize and correct the stories – and systems – that perpetuate racism, including those that have benefited them.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAlienation isn’t inevitable
Consecrated prayer to understand God’s love for each of us can lead us out of boxed-in, lonely thinking.
- Ocean Atlas: The girl who carries the ocean
The Monitor's ViewPlucking Peru from a democratic plungeAs in many Latin American countries, Peru’s upheavals are compelling some leaders to offer honest governance and perhaps uproot entrenched elites and corrupt ways.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFull employment for all
Where can we turn when it seems impossible to find the right job? God is always here to guide us to fulfillment and satisfaction.
The Monitor's ViewPockets of progress with otherworldly purposesTwo surveys cite successful struggles for honest governance and why humanity must focus on curbing corruption – perhaps even in space.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe elevating quality of humility
Feeling stuck? Humble prayer to see things from God’s view brings progress and healing.
The Monitor's ViewRecharging a river with a flow of trustThe Colorado River water crisis is forging new partnerships among rival users, perhaps healing wounds from a century of social and legal imbalance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTrusting our wishes to God
Yielding to God’s will, rather than willfulness, brings direction and fulfillment, as a man learned when applying for a new job.
The Monitor's ViewSaving democracy by shielding judgesFrom Lebanon to Hong Kong, leaders see judicial independence – and civic equality before the law – as essential.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Go get the book’
The timeless truths found in the Bible-based textbook of Christian Science inspire progress and healing – as a woman experienced firsthand when she found herself in challenging times and began reading the book.
The Monitor's ViewAfter Memphis, peals of unity in defining justiceThe public response to another incident of police brutality offers one measure of progress toward ensuring law enforcement stays with the law.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTackling inequality
Despite progress, at times it can seem that inequality is simply inevitable. In this short podcast, the editor of the Monitor explores a spiritual perspective that offers a powerful basis for progress toward greater equality.
Readers RespondReaders respond: Reflections from a city dwellerLetters to the editor from the Feb. 6, 2023, weekly magazine. One reader imagines himself in the Montana Rockies. Another clarifies why names matter.
The Monitor's ViewA rising global norm against briberyAmid world pacts against corruption, one practice stands out: companies adopting an international standard to build a culture of integrity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe compass of true selfhood
Starting from a spiritual perspective offers a strong basis for making inspired, productive decisions.
AP African American Studies: ‘Academic legitimacy’ or ‘indoctrination’?Our contributor explores a pilot AP African American Studies course as part of an ongoing effort to see Black history as American history. What’s behind Florida’s rejection of this latest effort?
The Monitor's ViewSmall country, model gains in AfricaGambia’s democratic gains top a new index of Africa’s progress in building societies based on justice and equality.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘If it weren’t for this one thing ...’
Recognizing God as the source of infinite good for all His children empowers us to overcome difficulties and limitations.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s other war front wins a few battlesAn arrest and a flurry of firings and resignations point to new victories against corruption – and for rising public demands for integrity.
