All Editorials
Global NewsstandMyanmar genocide needs international response, US-Mexico trade negotiations leave Canada on edge, Why the EU needs a diversity shake-up, Why Trump鈥檚 nod to white supremacist voices hurts them, Considering Korean negotiations in light of US diplomacyA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 10, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe truth about South African 鈥榣and seizures鈥�The country is undertaking a difficult but needed debate on how to put more farmland into the hands of its poor black majority.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDivine care for allInspired by the Joshua trees that thrive in the stark Mojave Desert, today鈥檚 contributor explores the idea that God furnishes all of us, His children, with what we need to not only survive, but blossom, wherever we may be.
The Monitor's ViewEnding North Korea鈥檚 nuclear program: What now?President Trump鈥檚 domestic troubles could endanger 鈥� or perhaps impel 鈥� a deal with North Korea鈥檚 Kim.聽 The benefits for both sides remain in place.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEveryday holiness can elevate human lifeToday鈥檚 column explores how expressing goodness, grace, and kindness can bless others and bring the fruits of holy inspiration into human life.
The Monitor's ViewA year later, Puerto Rico says 鈥楥ome on down鈥�New studies on the effects of hurricane Maria highlight a much greater loss of life than reported earlier, as well as inadequate responses by both federal and local governments. But Puerto Ricans see brighter skies ahead.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHumility as a superpowerA sense of humility that brings to light a greater sense of God鈥檚 love and power allows us to see more good, more solutions, and more possibilities.
The Monitor's ViewWhere are we headed? Answers may lie in the pastThe Great Recession saw interest in the humanities, such as history, plummet in favor of 鈥榩ractical鈥� college studies. But today鈥檚 turmoil may have reawakened interest in just how we got here.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楥anceled,鈥� or welcomed home?Instead of writing off as irredeemable those who have done wrong, today鈥檚 contributor explores how acknowledging God鈥檚 grace and love for all empowers efforts to correct and heal.
The power of losingFor two consecutive American presidential elections, many of the losers have seen the winner as illegitimate. Putting aside the merit of the claims, that broad fact speaks volumes.
Readers RespondReaders write: Influence of 鈥楯urassic Park,' Daily praise, wisteria memories, Americans finding common groundLetters to the editor for the Sept. 3, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandPope Francis鈥檚 apology is not enough, Remembering diplomat Kofi Annan, Why Europe and Turkey can鈥檛 lose each other, Lessons on infrastructure from the Roman Empire, Sexism on a global scaleA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 3, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe women activists for peace in SyriaAs the Assad regime prepares to take the last opposition stronghold, women in that province are working to remove the main excuse for such an attack.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveYou can never be obsoleteA more spiritual view of employment brought practical solutions after technological advances forced today鈥檚 contributor to shift gears with her career.
The Monitor's ViewTackle the rush to sports gamblingA Supreme Court ruling has left states free to legalize sports wagering, raising issues of how to protect the integrity of sports. Congress is starting to weigh in.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow about purple?Faced with dysfunction and divisiveness in a group she was involved in, today鈥檚 contributor found that acknowledging the inherent good in all of God鈥檚 children was the first step in letting go of defensiveness and resentment and finding needed harmony.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Myanmar must look in the mirrorA UN probe of military atrocities against the minority Rohingya also points to the country鈥檚 need to unify around a national identity, preferably one that is inclusive.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHarmony and diversity 鈥� togetherInspired by her country鈥檚 racially diverse World Cup-winning soccer team, today鈥檚 contributor considers the spiritual basis for valuing ourselves and each other and thriving together.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina tries breaking corrupt habitsA trove of evidence about payoffs to former presidents has accelerated a two-year campaign against corruption and brought greater promise of clean governance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRefuge鈥淚 was in need of the harbor 鈥� the calm just beyond the breakwater, a refuge.鈥� These words are the opening lines of today鈥檚 poem, which deals with finding God鈥檚 guidance and comfort during those moments in life when we most deeply need them.
