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The Monitor's ViewHow voters shook up Europe’s most corrupt stateMass protests last year, then two elections and an assist from Washington, led to Bulgaria becoming a model for fighting corruption in Europe.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhere did they go?
As families and friends continue to mourn those lost in the Surfside, Florida, condo collapse, we thought of this article from the archives. Though written nearly 20 years ago, it has a timeless message of God’s eternal care for all His children that feels just as relevant now as when it was first published.
The Monitor's ViewA higher law for a sea low on peaceMany nations with interests in the South China Sea are celebrating the anniversary of an international ruling that may have prevented war over competing claims in one of world’s most critical waterways.
The Monitor's ViewThis time, Cuba’s protests are life-affirmingA new song that substitutes life for death united the demonstrators, giving rise to unifying slogans on shared ideals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTouched by the simplicity of Christ
Even just a moment of genuine yearning to feel closer to God, good, can have profound effects.
Energy, wildlife, and the myth of the zero-sum gameRenewable energy projects – dams, solar panels, even batteries – sometimes harm the environment around them. But holistic approaches offer a way forward.
Readers RespondReaders write: State of the capital and Georgia voting lawsLetters to the editor for the July 12 & 19, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the motives behind restrictive voting laws.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMy ‘done’ list
Sometimes to-do lists can feel overwhelming. But God has given each of us the grace, patience, and creativity we need to accomplish what we need to.
The Monitor's ViewWater jaw-jaw is better than water war-warWith Egypt and Ethiopia near blows over Nile waters, Jordan and Israel have set an example for water diplomacy in the region.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHow sacrament healed me of loneliness
Every day offers the opportunity to commune with God in prayer that opens our eyes to Christ’s powerful, healing presence.
The Monitor's ViewAs Taliban advance, Afghan women hug their rightsMany take up arms, others aim for a cease-fire, while most long for freedoms already won.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHow forgiveness helped my family
When a misunderstanding within her family spiraled out of control, a teen asked God for help in forgiving her dad. The healing effects of that love-fueled prayer were profound and lasting.
The Monitor's ViewIs Haiti really ‘ungovernable’?The assassination of the country’s president adds to an impression of troubled places inherently unstable. Yet peacemakers have learned that self-governance can exist in the most chaotic nations.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGood that can’t be stopped
Sometimes it can seem that goodness can run out. But as a family experienced after one of them lost his job, recognizing God as the source of unlimited good empowers us to experience that goodness more consistently in our everyday lives.
The Monitor's ViewHighfliers in spaceThe coming flights of two wealthy entrepreneurs on their own rockets set new visions for space travel.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding true freedom
It can seem that there are all kinds of things that would limit us – illness, age, history, for instance. But recognizing our true nature as God’s children brings healing and freedom from limitations.
The Monitor's ViewWhen to be humble about inflation forecastsThe old certainties of economics have been shocked into a new reality that requires more deliberation and listening.
Happy birthday, America, from a village in BangladeshAfter learning English, our columnist reached out on social media to inquire about America’s history and culture. He gained knowledge – and friends.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA spiritual basis for fatherhood
A longtime father shares how getting to know God as the divine Parent of everyone can empower one’s efforts to nurture, care for, and protect others, including one’s own children.
The Monitor's ViewSystemic trust in buildings, pipelines, bridgesRecent failures of shared physical structures, such as a condo complex in Florida, have put a focus back on the values required for a trust-based society.
