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The Monitor's ViewChina becoming an open book?Washington wins an agreement for Chinese firms listed on U.S. capital markets to be audited on high standards of transparency and honesty.
Serena Williams鈥� legacy 鈥� on and off the courtOur commentator notes the role perseverance has played in Serena Williams鈥� success, with special appreciation for the high standard she set for herself and her sport.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEmbracing the world鈥檚 childrenRecognizing everyone鈥檚 God-given freedom from the pull of dangerous influences is a powerful basis for helping others, including youths.
Are public schools foundational to democracy?Americans are feeling buffeted by inflation and warring lawmakers. Many ignore news, and are disdainful of even the word 鈥済overnment.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewMacron鈥檚 reset in North AfricaOn his second trip to Algeria, the French president seeks a future built on shared prosperity and a 鈥渞econciliation of memories鈥� from the colonial past.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMarmot views 鈥� or views of the infinite?When we鈥檙e willing to take a step back and look at things from a broader, spiritual perspective, we鈥檙e better equipped to see and experience the good God bestows on all of us.
The Monitor's ViewMalaysia鈥檚 new norm for justice on highA powerful former prime minister goes to prison for corruption, the result of public shift toward honest governance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 ordered universeUpheaval in the world might suggest that there鈥檚 no hope for finding order in it. But as this author discovered, acknowledging and evidencing God鈥檚 control in our daily lives helps us understand how peace and harmony truly prevail.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 identity shift may outlive the warSix months into the Russian invasion, Ukrainians find national unity around concrete values that explain their military鈥檚 strength.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding real manhoodThe key to understanding true manhood is understanding that each person is created by God, and therefore finds fulfillment and productivity in expressing good, spiritual qualities.
The Monitor's ViewA great rethink on student debtA pending decision by President Joe Biden about student loan forgiveness has put a light on how borrowers can think differently about education and taking on debt.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove myself? Is that even possible?Sometimes we may get caught up in unhelpful thoughts about ways we don鈥檛 measure up to some standard. But there鈥檚 actual power 鈥� life-changing, spiritual power 鈥� in knowing we鈥檙e loved and why.
The Monitor's ViewBytes and bravery over bulletsThis year鈥檚 military aggressors 鈥� Russia, China, Iran - have faced resistance in their target nations because of democratic values.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe good newsEven in the face of bad news, the ever present light of Christ is here to comfort and transform.
鈥楪rounded wisdom鈥� from courageous womenSamsara Duffey,聽a bit of a legend among habitu茅s of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, is not famous. But she is inspiring.
The Monitor's ViewFlashlights in the cosmic caveNew telescopes offer dazzling celestial views, further pointing to a reality ordered on principle and law.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveKindness 鈥� it isn鈥檛 rocket scienceSometimes being kind may seem easier said than done, especially if someone is behaving unkindly toward us. But recognizing that all of God鈥檚 children are created to be loving empowers us to express 鈥� and experience 鈥� kindness more freely in our interactions.
The Monitor's ViewProdigal nation: Europe pats Greece on the backA country that almost ruined the EU by lying about its public finances now gets praised for reforms aimed at financial integrity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNeutralizing the pressure to cause harmWe can all play a role in helping young people awaken to 鈥� and live more fully 鈥� their loving, pure, and good nature as God鈥檚 children.
The Monitor's ViewIn Africa, a lesson in peaceful gains of equalityChad鈥檚 pro-democracy groups put enough trust in military rulers to win equal footing in coming negotiations.
