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- The Monitor's ViewA page-turner peace narrative for India, PakistanSince February, the two nuclear-tipped rivals have held to a truce and made other overtures that hint of an end to seeing each other as enemies.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAm I good enough?When nagging concerns about her ability and worth reared their head, a woman found confidence and inspiration from the realization that God has given us all the intelligence, love, and ability we need.
- The Monitor's ViewTax avoidance gets the world鈥檚 attentionA group of wealthy nations set a goal to agree on a minimum corporate tax rate. With the pandemic busting budgets, the world needs more integrity in tax collection.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealed of pneumoniaFaced with severe symptoms of pneumonia, a man turned to 海角大神 Science for help. What he learned about our nature as children of God brought about a permanent healing.
- The Monitor's ViewEchoes of a police chief's 'service of love'In the Minneapolis trial of officer Derek Chauvin, the city鈥檚 police chief reminds the court that law enforcement is also seeing 鈥渙ur neighbor as ourselves.鈥
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe power of innocenceInnocence and goodness may not always seem like the most empowering of qualities. But actually, realizing our innate purity as God鈥檚 children opens the door to healing, redemption, and progress.
- The Monitor's ViewThe real source of Jordan's palace intrigueAn alleged challenge to the king by a former crown prince hints at the growing demands for full democracy in a key Mideast state.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEaster鈥檚 promiseFreedom, healing, harmony, redemption 鈥 this is the resurrection promise of Christ, on Easter and every day.
- 鈥楳aster Negotiator鈥: James Baker and the end of the Cold WarFormer Secretary of State James Baker鈥檚 role in ending the Cold War, detailed in a new history book, may offer foreign policy insights for today.聽
- The Monitor's ViewThe bright light on US-Iran talksUnlike previous negotiations with Iran, those starting April 6 come as the regime faces a host of truth-tellers.
- Solutions wanted: No matter where they come fromFor many, universal basic income聽veers toward socialism. But what if solutions were measured by their effects rather than their political affiliation?
- Covering the bases: What women offer men鈥檚 sportsWhen women take the field as officials, they stretch the bounds of society鈥檚 perceptions of what women can do.
- The Monitor's ViewA bit of sunlight on Ukraine corruptionA global campaign against graft may be paying off in a pivotal country between Russia and the West.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePresent-day resurrectionOn Easter and every day, the same Christ-spirit that enabled Jesus to overcome death is here to heal and raise us up.
- 鈥楪round zero鈥 for voting rights: How Georgia鈥檚 new law fits with its pastGeorgia鈥檚 new voting law reminds our commentator of earlier efforts to suppress Black votes 鈥 often through violence.聽
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe power of childlike goodnessReflecting on the situation in Myanmar, a woman finds hope and inspiration for her prayers in the life and teachings of Christ Jesus.
- The Monitor's ViewAnd the award for saving the economy goes to ...As keeper of the world鈥檚 strongest currency, the U.S. Federal Reserve prevented financial panic last year. With fears easing, the global economy is growing fast.
- Asian in America: Reflections on the meaning of being AmericanLike many Asian Americans, Hawai鈥檌ans are often seen as foreigners, not Americans. Our essayist asks whether the idea of aloha can correct this view.聽
- Learning From Lockdown: What鈥檚 next for education?The Monitor and newsrooms around the country have been assessing the state of education 鈥 and finding some solutions for the future.聽
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIs joy OK during difficult times?Sometimes life just doesn鈥檛 seem like a laughing matter. But opening our hearts to God empowers us to feel the God-given hope and joy that uplift and heal.