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The Monitor's ViewTaiwan鈥檚 creative shield against China鈥檚 bullyingThe island nation鈥檚 freedoms have lifted high-tech innovation, making China dependent on its electronic goods. An invasion would only set back the Communist Party鈥檚 goals.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLooking to God for 鈥榮atisfying鈥�Understanding and living the truth of what we are as children of God, divine Love, brings a satisfaction that materialism can never match.
The Monitor's ViewA turbulent 2020 saw a rise in givingAdversity worldwide, caused by the pandemic, recession, and civil unrest, led more people to donate time and money.
The Monitor's ViewThe real US-Russia battle over UkraineThe Putin-Biden summit could spin on the future of Ukraine and the ability of local activists to achieve clean governance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHear the message of God鈥檚 love for youGod is always speaking to each of us 鈥� and we can hear the divine message that heals, restores, uplifts.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOutside your comfort zone?When those around us don鈥檛 share our language or culture, it can sometimes feel disconcerting, even alienating. But recognizing that we鈥檙e all part of God鈥檚 universal family empowers us to build bridges and make meaningful connections, wherever we may be.
The Monitor's ViewA healing start for Israel鈥檚 new leadersA broad coalition that ousted a divisive prime minister puts gratitude, generosity first.
A key to ending the culture wars: Respect.The difference between respecting others and enabling one鈥檚 adversaries seems a thin line. But respect is an essential agent of progress and healing.
Readers RespondReaders write: Local journalism and responsible gun ownershipLetters to the editor for the June 14, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss newspaper subscriptions and how to incentivize firearm training.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveChange of heartDissatisfaction, uncertainty, and misplaced hopes yield to joy, peace, and progress when we welcome divine Love into our heart, as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewThe world鈥檚 response to Ethiopian famineA war in the Tigray region, where fighters have targeted food production, has led the U.S. and Europe to invoke a new tool of international humanitarian law.
The Monitor's ViewThe urgency for privacy of taxpayer dataA mass leak of IRS information about individual Americans adds to a new drive in the US to protect personal financial information.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen creativity struck at midnightWhen a computer problem the night before a major project was due meant having to rewrite the whole thing, a man despaired at the situation. But the realization that we can never be cut off from God鈥檚 inspiration and wisdom brought peace of mind that enabled him to successfully fulfill the task.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStomach problems healed after finding 海角大神 ScienceFrequently bedridden and unable to attend school due to various ailments, a young woman yearned for healing. That鈥檚 when her family learned about 海角大神 Science 鈥� and it turned the situation around completely.
The Monitor's ViewMexicans save their democracyDespite campaign violence, they voted to restrain the power ambitions of a populist president. Mexico is now a potential model for the rest of Central America.
The people who keep America movingTransit systems had issues before the pandemic. They're still there. But so are the employees, whose works connects people to their communities.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding reliable, lasting securityIf events beyond our control leave us feeling insecure and afraid, where can we turn? As a family experienced after coming face to face with an intruder in their home, lingering fear is no match for God鈥檚 ever-present love and goodness.
The Monitor's ViewAt the Biden-Putin summit, a bid for Syrian peaceBy lifting up innocent Syrians with new aid, the U.S. may help define the terms for peace and a democratic future.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGrace to go forwardEven when the way is difficult, God鈥檚 empowering, healing grace is ever-active and present to impel progress.
The Monitor's ViewA country that reversed a narrative of povertyThe pandemic鈥檚 effects have put a spotlight on the resiliency of Bangladesh and its ability to shake off a stereotype as a 鈥渂asket case鈥� country a half century ago.
