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A 鈥楤lueprint鈥� for better politicsDr. Nicholas Christakis鈥� research suggests that humans are hard-wired with a 鈥渟ocial suite鈥� including love and teaching 鈥� an innate desire to connect.
Readers RespondReaders write: Second Amendment, whistleblowing, and moreLetters to the editor for the Dec. 30, 2019 & Jan 6, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss whistleblowers, the Second Amendment, and more.
Readers RespondReaders write: Cost of war, military service, and turkey timeLetters to the editor for the Dec. 23, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss cover art, military service, and U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
The Monitor's ViewKeeping homeless people in mental viewThe Christmas season offers a time to remember those who have no home to go home to.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe biggest giftAt Christmas and always, each of us is the recipient of a wonderful gift: the gift of healing, which, as Jesus taught, God freely gives to all.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayers for AustraliaOur hearts go out to those in Australia, which has been experiencing drought from an intense heat wave and raging bushfires that have left a hazardous smoke haze hanging over Sydney. Here are some ideas to inspire prayers that kindle hope, courage, and confidence in God鈥檚 care for His creation.
The Monitor's ViewHelping college students avoid money woesHigh schools and parents often fail to teach basic financial literacy. But a student鈥檚 life during and after college can hinge on learning important planning skills.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveChristmas and the continuous coming of ChristWhile we cherish the holiness of the day of Jesus鈥� birth, the coming of the Christ is continuously available for all in need of healing, as one couple experienced on Christmas Day.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe cost of winning at all costsA doping scandal means Russia鈥檚 teams and flag will be banned from international sports competition for years to come. Will it shame the country into making real reforms?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA Christmas lesson from MaryIt can seem all too easy for errands and logistics to take over our holiday season. But we can let the Virgin Mary鈥檚 example inspire us to embrace the inner stillness, confidence in God鈥檚 guidance, and humility that open our eyes to the Christ light that eternally shines.
The Monitor's ViewThe arc of post-prison forgivenessKentucky鈥檚 move to restore voting rights for many former prisoners reflects a deeper reform in criminal justice.
Who is your 鈥榯hem鈥�?Politics fizzes and fractures along countless different lines. But democratic systems are really about finding where the 鈥渦s鈥� is on all those axes.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe gift of peace at ChristmastimeThe heavenly quietness surrounding Jesus鈥� birth foreshadowed the Savior鈥檚 promise of peace to those who followed him. One family found that even while selling a loved home during the holiday season, they could feel a sacred peace as they thought about the spiritual meaning of Christmas.
The Monitor's ViewMiddle East starts to clean houseIn countries with mass protests, early successes include convictions on corruption even before democratic reforms. Demands for honest governance are as strong as those for democracy.
Readers RespondReaders write: Subpar power plant, campaign rallies, and moreLetters to the editor for the Dec. 16, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the war in Afghanistan and Trump rallies.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveExpanding our sense of givingGetting to know God as a source of limitless good empowers us to give to others in meaningful ways.聽
The Monitor's ViewBrexit and other fixes in globalizationThe Conservative victory in Britain is just the latest course correction for several trade deals, or a necessary reform to heal those hurt by the flow of goods, people, money, and information across borders.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePreparing our 鈥榤angers鈥� for ChristIn the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can seem hard to feel the peace of Christ. But at Christmas and always, we can let God nurture in us the assurance that the healing, comforting, redeeming Christ is present at every moment.
The Monitor's ViewAll for one in Europe鈥檚 climate planA bold proposal for carbon cuts by the European Commission also comes with plans to share the burden fairly. The fair part may be as important as the carbon targets.
The Monitor's ViewWhen peace prize laureates falterTwo recent Nobel winners are under fire, only highlighting an era in which concepts of leadership are shifting.
