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The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 cathartic moment for reformCOVID-19 forces the continent to confront the need for deep change in both government and the economy.
The Walden next doorTravel experts say many summer vacations this year will be local and outdoors.聽Close to home may not be exotic, but the unexpected abounds.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen you鈥檙e facing the unknownStruggling with uncertainty and fear about the future, a young woman just out of college yearned for answers. What she found in the Bible allayed her fears and helped her stop worrying about what came next.
The Monitor's ViewBack to the future officeThose able to work remotely during COVID-19 may find bosses have already rethought the workplace 鈥� and their relationship with employees.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSafe in the lions鈥� denWhen on the front lines of a situation involving the threat of contagion, one woman gained confidence in God鈥檚 protecting power as she reflected on the Bible story of Daniel in the lions鈥� den.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 Marshall Plan for its neediest countriesA proposed $545 billion in grants for economic recovery reflects a renewed identity for the EU 鈥� after a humbling neglect of its weakest members.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGoodness that鈥檚 never in short supplyEspecially at times like this, it can seem there just aren鈥檛 enough resources to go around. But as a woman found during a financially difficult time, the light of God鈥檚 healing, saving goodness and love shines on all of us.
The Monitor's ViewIn Afghanistan, peace starts in democratic unityThe peaceful mediation used by Afghans to end a dispute over a presidential election helps set a norm that the Taliban cannot defeat.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIntimidated by illness? Let God鈥檚 light lead you.Sometimes it can seem as if there鈥檚 no option but to let illness run its course. But as a woman found when experiencing symptoms of the flu, protesting the notion of sickness as inevitable and opening our thoughts to divine inspiration and light pave the way for healing.
The Monitor's ViewThe world's two-wheel futureWith less traffic and a need for outside activity, people are biking more, bringing a shift to city planning and climate change.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFrom loneliness to permanently companionedEven in today鈥檚 interconnected world, loneliness is all too common, especially in light of widespread physical distancing efforts. But as a woman found when faced with recurring bouts of loneliness, the realization that God鈥檚 love and companionship are always present can heal lonely hearts and strengthen our relationships.
The Monitor's ViewAn overlooked answer to COVID-19A global day of prayer on May 14 reflected an upsurge of prayer as a healing response to the coronavirus.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA time for unselfishness and loveWhile normal community interactions are on hold right now, we don鈥檛 need to feel aloof and unfulfilled. We can let God鈥檚 love inspire in us a spirit of unselfishness, a love for humanity, and joy.
The Monitor's ViewThe power of honesty about COVID-19China鈥檚 suppression of the truth about the coronavirus鈥檚 origins has led many Chinese to demand freedom of speech. Their honesty could lead to honest governance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 ageless, healing WordIt can sometimes seem that our health, vitality, and joy are age-dependent. This article explores a different perspective: the promise of God鈥檚 constant love and care for all His children.
The Monitor's ViewIraq's generational shift beginsThe early actions of a new leader hint that youthful protests for a secular, clean, and independent Iraq are bearing fruit.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveReport from Milan: Finding spiritual peace amid the pandemicAfter experiencing the largest lockdown in Europe, Italy recently announced plans to begin easing restrictions on social interactions and to slowly reopen its economy. Here鈥檚 an article by a woman who shares how certain universal, spiritual ideas have helped her find peace amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Monitor's ViewBehold Greeks bearing up betterAfter a decade of economic hardship, Greece used its newfound resiliency to tackle the coronavirus well. It is now a lesson in the nature of resiliency itself.
What the Monitor stands forThe Monitor is often asked to both support and condemn various political figures and movements across the world. Editor Mark Sappenfield responds.
Readers RespondReaders write: Ode to snow, a meeting of art and math, and moreLetters to the editor for the May 11, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the best way to bond with pets,聽Alexander Calder鈥檚聽sculptures, and more.
