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The Monitor's ViewSeeds of honesty in a US reckoning on raceWhether on Zoom calls or in community picnics, more Americans are reflecting on the truth about race relations. Is this finally a moment for a national introspection?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveProgress that鈥檚 always in motionIt can be discouraging when progress seems to be at a standstill. But as a woman experienced when faced with an unrelenting skin condition, the power of God to heal and lead us forward is unstoppable.
The Monitor's ViewThe lockdown鈥檚 lesson in reading books aloudChildren stuck at home in virtual learning craved the oral readings of books online with teachers, providing a key lesson in the need to increase literacy.
Why we鈥檙e capitalizing BlackIn better cherishing the Black experience in America, we recognize its unique role and seek a firmer footing for genuine equality and freedom.
Readers RespondReaders write: National service programs for youth, and moreLetters to the editor for the June 22, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss whether youth programs should be mandatory in America, and more.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBeing thereWhat does it mean to 鈥渂e there鈥� for others? A man鈥檚 soul-searching after what felt like an anticlimactic day as a dad brought some unexpected inspiration.
The Monitor's ViewA damper on the India-China flare-upA violent border clash between the nuclear giants may not escalate because each is pursuing trade alliances, which helps lessen emotions like revenge and pride.
Echoes of freedom: Commentary on Juneteenth and the power of legislationFor many Black Americans, this Juneteenth is particularly bittersweet. It is both a celebration and a call to action, writes columnist Ken Makin.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding our livelihood in divine Love, GodWhat does it mean to 鈥渓ay down [one鈥檚] life for [one鈥檚] friends,鈥� as Jesus taught? As a woman experienced after losing her job, it鈥檚 something we can do while very much alive 鈥� and then we experience the healing and solutions that result.
The Monitor's ViewListening to the world's displacedWith a record number of people forced from their homes last year, the focus must be on their hopes for peace. Libya is an example where big powers must back local initiatives for national unity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTaking a stand for justice 鈥� without self-righteousnessSometimes we may find ourselves thinking that our perspective is the best or only legitimate viewpoint. But the idea that everyone has a God-given ability to feel and express qualities such as thoughtfulness, fairness, and peace can free us from self-righteousness that would hamper our own and humanity鈥檚 progress.
The Monitor's ViewA leadership example for the US 鈥� from IraqThe country鈥檚 new prime minister shows a knack for bridging Iraq鈥檚 divides with both messages and actions of inclusiveness.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSincerity that brings healing lightAll too often, health, hope, and joy may seem vulnerable. But a sincere desire to feel God鈥檚 grace and to reflect it toward others opens the door to more healing and harmony in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewSeattle's other lesson in safetyThe 鈥渃op-free zone鈥� set by protesters is also an experiment in neighborly generosity, or a redefining of security as giving to each other.
If a Black voice rises in a white neighborhood, does it make a sound?As Black Americans struggle with hopelessness,聽columnist Natasha Lewin urges hope:聽鈥漌ho wants to live in a world where change cannot be fathomed?鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealing prejudiceWe hear all too often of troubling incidents stemming from racism. Here鈥檚 an audio clip in which a Black woman shares experiences of being confronted with racism and the key role prayer played in healing those situations.
The Monitor's ViewWhat sustains social movementsReal reforms in policing first require enough individuals making durable shifts in thinking about the meaning of justice for others. Are more Americans now checking their motives?聽
We loveThe impetus of this moment is a primal cry for an expanded sense of love for all 鈥� a truer 鈥渦s.鈥� That聽idea of progress must be defended.
The case for uppercase: Commentary on style, dignity, and Black cultureFor Black Americans,聽the rendering of their cultural identity matters.聽Columnist Ken Makin explores the historical fight for a capital 鈥淏.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAn assessment that brings true progressFrustrated by his struggles in a job that had seemed like a perfect fit, a man turned to God for help. The realization that God knows, loves, and guides all His children brought a turnaround in his approach to the work 鈥� with tangible effects.
