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Why local news is necessaryRemember the dogged, wisecracking reporters of yore? As in 鈥淕ood Night, and Good Luck鈥� and 鈥淎ll the President鈥檚 Men鈥�? That spirit is still alive.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEye injury quickly healedWhen a woman was struck in the eye with a baseball, considering God鈥檚 truth about creation brought freedom from pain and quick healing.
The Monitor's ViewSaudi Arabia sells an opening to the worldSelling shares in its giant oil company, Aramco, could force a repressive monarchy to be held accountable, not just by investors but by restless, freedom-seeking Saudi youths.
How to fight 鈥榝ake news鈥�Compelling readers to recalibrate their own opinions 鈥� to look at the world dynamically and flexibly 鈥� is healthy. And it鈥檚 how fake news is defeated.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe illusion of the empty gas tankDoes everything we experience have to be accepted at face value, including sickness? Many have found that looking beyond a surface-level view of things to a higher understanding of God and reality brings needed inspiration to their thought 鈥� and healing.
The Monitor's ViewIt takes a village to stop mass shootersA new federal focus aims at supporting citizens and communities to keep guns away from troubled individuals. Short of banning guns, local efforts may be the best prevention.
The Monitor's ViewPlucking the hate out of Hong Kong protestsMonths of demonstrations have spiraled down to sheer hatred between protesters and police. The only way up is to listen to those who have conquered such hate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFreed from a devastating financial penaltySometimes things come up in life that are unjust or unfair 鈥� or seem downright threatening to some aspect of our life, such as our finances. For one woman in such a case, moving beyond willfulness and frustration, and leaning on God for help, was essential.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercoming, not succumbing to, stressEven when we have many things going on at once, we have a God-given ability to take effective, harmonious steps forward 鈥� without feeling swamped.
The Monitor's ViewLatin America's civic awakeningProtesters in Chile and Bolivia have thrown off their reputation for low political participation with mass protests that are bringing basic democratic reform.
Readers RespondReaders write: 鈥淢ars or bust鈥� comicReaders discussed our science comic 鈥淢ars or bust,鈥澛爓hich laid out scientists鈥櫬爉ethods for making the red planet a second home for humanity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA life overflowing with meaningNo one is excluded from experiencing consistent satisfaction and meaning in life. Each day provides fresh opportunities to feel the joy and contentment that come from loving others.
The Monitor's ViewThe uniting politics of second-chance justiceOklahoma鈥檚 mass commutation reflects a bipartisan spirit of forgiveness that could find a place in American politics.
The Monitor's ViewThe motives behind two postwar protestsIn Iraq and Colombia, demonstrators expected more of a 鈥減eace dividend鈥� after the end to recent wars. They know peace is more than an absence of conflict.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhy we loveA recently aired television series examines the question of 鈥渨hy we hate,鈥� with the goal of helping people better understand how to prevent spreading hatred. Despite the good intentions of the show, it鈥檚 worth considering a different question based on a higher standpoint 鈥� why do we love?
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIntegrity, fairness, honesty ... sturdy as a milking stoolEven if life causes us to stumble or fall, we can anchor our thoughts and actions on the solid platform of an abiding love for God and His laws of purity, justice, and truth.
The Monitor's ViewThe art of listening in Yemen's warA deal between two warring factions, a result of each side heeding the other鈥檚 interests, hints at a path toward peace in what is the world鈥檚 worst humanitarian disaster.
The Monitor's ViewThe epic struggle behind Iraq鈥檚 protestsDemonstrators are rejecting Iran鈥檚 influence and, along with it, cleric-based rule. The Middle East will be better off with their assertion of self-governance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAn appreciation that healsIt can be tempting to dismiss others as unworthy or incapable of redemption. But praying to value everyone as made to express God鈥檚 goodness brings healing outcomes, encouraging all that鈥檚 good in us and the world to spring forth more fully.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFeeling God鈥檚 love during and after a fireWith the wildfires increasingly under control, we can pray to know that God鈥檚 love and care is forever active and present to help those who have experienced any loss.聽
