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Jealousy at Ivy League level: How a law professor views Tenth CommandmentDavid Skeel tries to distinguish between the quest for excellence and the desire for stature. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
First LookWhy gun-rights advocates are seeking sanctuaryFrom Virginia to Illinois to California, gun-rights advocates worry that firearms restrictions will infringe on their right to bear arms.
‘Thou shalt not bear false witness’: Ninth Commandment goes to PrincetonAlexi Sargeant has a distinctive approach to honoring the truth both professionally and personally. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
Why Joe Burrow's Heisman Trophy speech changed livesJoe Burrow is great on the gridiron. But Heisman Trophy winner made a more lasting contribution to thousands of hungry kids in Ohio.
‘The moment when life changes’: Harry Bruinius on finding the story (audio)What makes a story, a story? For Harry Bruinius, the Monitor’s New York bureau chief, it’s the moment a person’s life changes. He has long brought this approach to his reporting, covering issues of religion, race, and even gun violence.
Could supervised injection sites save lives?Conflicting perceptions of safety cloud the debate on safe injection sites. Critics argue they enable drug use. Supporters say they enable survival.
The ‘other 9 to 5’: Cities see nightlife from a new angleNight mayor concepts being considered in Providence, Rhode Island, seek to dedicate resources to the “other 9 to 5.”
‘Thou shalt not steal’: Even someone else’s joy, says one educatorCatera Scott works to ensure that intangibles such as hope and opportunities are there for others. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
Vaping bans: How one health crisis prompted a crackdown on anotherVaping was once considered safer than smoking. Now vaping crises among teens and adults is testing researchers and policymakers.
First LookWedding sites reconsider promoting former plantations as venuesAdvocacy efforts have pushed websites like Pinterest and The Knot to review content that romanticizes former slave plantations and their histories.
Is chastity old-fashioned? An NFL veteran’s take on Seventh Commandment.Vai Sikahema, now a Philly TV anchor, has seen benefits to observing chastity and fidelity. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
When red and blue agree to meet – and not change each other’s mindsPolitical divisiveness is rife, but groups facilitating civil discourse abound. Participants find it’s harder work outside a workshop or classroom.
Is saying ‘I’d kill for those shoes’ OK? One woman and Sixth Commandment.Puppeteer Marilyn Price relies on her Jewish faith to make good choices and live life fully. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
Cover Story‘You get to be the hero.’ Meet the on-call workers who save Thanksgiving.Meet the people who save Thanksgiving for us – those who unclog our sinks and take our frantic calls about how to thaw that bird.
First LookHow a Chicago community is bringing its houses back to lifeCrushed by the 2008 mortgage crisis, the Chicago Lawn neighborhood is fighting crime by rehabilitating abandoned homes and apartments.
Cancel culture’s flip side: Gen Zers befriend political foesA study of college students showed researchers that interfaith friendships have a positive influence on attitudes toward people of other views.
Houston, we have a solution: How the city curbed homelessnessHouston has emerged as a national leader in tackling homelessness. Linking permanent housing to support services has helped.
‘Growing up is hard’: How Fifth Commandment guided a child during divorceHonoring parents – the Fifth Commandment – can be hard for young people. Here’s one of their stories, in our series on the Decalogue in modern life.
Why Salvation Army is shuttering some ‘last chance’ rehab centersThe Salvation Army says a drop in thrift shop revenues is a reason it has closed some of its long-term care facilities for treating substance abuse.
‘Remember the sabbath’: How one family lives the Fourth CommandmentFor Laura Nash, spending time together as a family on the Sabbath has been important. Part of a series on the Decalogue in modern life.
