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The Monitor's ViewSouthwest’s dryness shifts rivalries over waterThe longest drought in 1,200 years along the Colorado River system forces stakeholders to develop trust to find shared solutions.
A Christian Science PerspectiveWatching the newsWhat can we do if we’re feeling hopeless or overwhelmed by news reports? A spiritual approach can empower us to consume the news in a productive, healing way, as this short podcast explores.
The Monitor's ViewThe help-a-refugee way to save UkraineGenerosity toward the war’s refugees, especially non-Ukrainians, helps counter Russia’s excuse for the invasion.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHarmonious resolution after a phishing scam
The power of God, divine Truth and Love, is always present to inspire wisdom, peace of mind, and solutions, as a woman experienced after money was fraudulently withdrawn from her family’s checking account.
Ukrainian resilience and a son’s homage to his fatherA Monitor reporter shares how his Ukrainian father’s experience shapes his coverage of the current Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
The Monitor's ViewA public defender’s approach to justiceA Supreme Court nominee who served as a public defender could bring insights on how to better balance the interests of society and defendants.
A Christian Science Perspective‘One infinite God, good,’ transcending bordersThere’s no situation or place in the world that is beyond the guiding, healing, unifying, hope-bringing reach of divine Love, which knows no borders.
The Monitor's ViewUkrainians break some mental chainsThe shock of the invasion also led to a shock about Ukraine’s response, which has included a helpline for Russian families seeking information on their soldiers.
A Christian Science PerspectiveDisarming disinformationWhen faced with attempts to deceive or confuse, how can we know what’s true? Turning to God, divine Truth, for wisdom and guidance is a powerful place to start.
Readers RespondReaders write: Coverage that meets a needLetters to the editor for the February 21, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers highlight our Indigenous and diversity coverage, and we respond to concerns about an Afghan bookstore.
A Christian Science Perspective‘God with us’ allWherever we are, whatever we face, God’s goodness is supreme. This spiritual reality offers a powerful basis for our prayers for peace and justice in the world.
The Monitor's ViewFreedom from fear flares again in TunisiaThe spirit of the Arab Spring lives on in public opposition to an elected leader’s grab for absolute power, causing him to acknowledge a need for judicial independence.
The Monitor's ViewOne antidote to Russia’s war on UkraineAs civilian casualties mount, the Kremlin’s own concerns about Russians opposing the loss of innocent life could shorten the war.
A Christian Science PerspectiveHope anchored in GodNo matter where in the world we are, we can look to divine Love for comfort and guidance in times of aggression and injustice.
Finding hope for the future in a complicated pastRich, complex Native American societies offer a rebuke to the idea that civilization can only thrive at the expense of the environment.
The Monitor's ViewA hate crime verdict sends a message on raceA federal jury finds a racist motive in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, helping lift the national conversation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveInseparable from God’s guidance
No matter where we are or what the circumstances may be, we can never be separated from God, who is divine Mind and Love. Prayer for ourselves and for others brings this inseparability to light, revealing practical solutions and clear pathways forward.
The Monitor's ViewUkrainian liberation from Putin’s ethnic patriotismMoscow’s invasion of eastern Ukraine only affirms the country’s embrace of European Union-style values.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveStanding in the pocket, without getting sacked
Like a quarterback on an American football team, at times we may feel swarmed by obstacles. Finding our spiritual footing enables us to stay calm and be receptive to inspired solutions.
The Monitor's ViewDeeper solutions to Africa’s Islamist violencePeace dialogues between Nigeria’s feuding communities could produce fewer recruits for radical militant groups.
