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- Why cities are safer: Caring and consequencesCollaboration among local government, police, and community groups has helped cut violent crime in many US cities. One essential: care that persuades individuals to care about their community.
- War zone prayersGod, Love, is always present to inspire us with comfort and hope, as a young man from Ukraine has experienced firsthand.
- The benefits of vigilanceIn Finland, preparation 鈥 in this case, preparation for the possibility of war with Russia 鈥 is not just sensible policy, but somewhat of an antidote to the spiraling hyperpolarization seen in many other countries.
- Ukraine鈥檚 tools for voteless democracyAs Russia squeezes its citizens into submission, Ukrainians rely on a spirit of equality and respect to maintain legitimate governance. One tool: e-petitions to the president鈥檚 inbox.
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- A better messageLetting spiritual truth replace disturbing worries brings greater harmony to our lives, and healing.聽
- Arab music hits a high note in EuropeAnti-Muslim and anti-immigrant sentiments are on the rise across the continent. By reclaiming and reimagining their rich musical traditions, Middle Eastern immigrant artists are finding new ways to connect across cultures.
- Freedom, strength, and agility are oursAs we understand that we are all created and maintained by God, we find that we can鈥檛 be hampered in our activities.
- A lean-in for truth in Serbia over a massacreOn the 30th anniversary of a genocide of Muslims in Europe, it is Muslims in Serbia pushing pro-democracy Serbs to admit the ethno-nationalism roots of their current government.
- How I鈥檓 praying about the Texas floodsAs we turn to the light of God, we discover the continuity of each individual鈥檚 spiritual identity.
- South Africa鈥檚 hints of clean governanceCorruption in high places remains a test for the country. Yet officials have scored some wins against graft and fraud, an opportunity to renew trust and civic values.
- A wellspring of good for everyoneGetting to know God as Life itself empowers us to experience more tangibly the abundance of divine goodness.
- A fog lifts over Turkey鈥檚 rift with Kurds聽Initial steps to end a long war for Kurdish independence come with signs of national reconciliation. The first step: Each side admits its wrongs.
- Praying for the worldConsidering things from the point of view of God, good, is a powerful basis for our prayers for the world.
- An economy in India lifted by womenWith its business-friendly models, India鈥檚 south is a hub for tech growth. But an emphasis on women鈥檚 inclusion may be a big reason for the progress.
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