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Readers RespondReaders write: Winning recipe, Kindle for a train ride, prepping for the State of the Union, measuring progressLetters to the editor for the March 26, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewEurope backs Britain 鈥� and itselfAfter the attempted killing of civilians in Britain with a Russian nerve agent, the EU backs London and plans actions against the Kremlin. The Continent鈥檚 solidarity is a measure of its democratic values.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLoving all, healing hatredToday鈥檚 column explores how letting tender seeds of spiritual perception take root and flourish in our hearts can help destroy hatred and support peace in the world.
The Monitor's ViewTrump's action on China helps all inventorsIn punishing China for patent theft, the president claims only a benefit for the US. But the action also affirms global rules on intellectual property that help nurture discoveries for all.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThoughts worth thinkingToday鈥檚 column explores how increasing our understanding of God even a small amount can lead to healing.
The Monitor's ViewA Saudi leader鈥檚 test of moderationThe crown prince鈥檚 visit to the US puts a spotlight on his claim of ending the country鈥檚 past hate-filled ideology and instead embrace a 鈥榤oderate Islam.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFrom cynicism and animosity to peaceIn today鈥檚 Perspective, a woman shares how a difficult situation at work was resolved through the power of prayer, and how she felt her own anger and self-justification vanish.聽
The Monitor's ViewFacebook鈥檚 lapse in privacy protectionThe use of personal data on Facebook accounts for political targeting must bring higher standards for privacy protection. Companies that use 鈥榖ig data鈥� rely on the trust of customers.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA higher foundation for happinessToday鈥檚 column takes a closer look at what constitutes true happiness.
The Monitor's ViewThe light Stephen Hawking leaves behindTributes to the British scientist continue to roll in, noting how his humble search for truth inspired others, especially at a time of 鈥榝ake news鈥� and misinformation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThinking differently about politiciansToday鈥檚 contributor shares how cynicism about a local election lifted as she considered what it means to follow the Bible鈥檚 counsel to 鈥渓ove one another,鈥� even in the face of a polarizing public figure.
Global NewsstandTariffs miss the mark, Protectionism favors powerful nations, Children should not be targeted for taking a stand, Five Star Movement鈥檚 win in Italy continues a populist trend, Better avenues needed for reporting sexual harassmentA roundup of global commentary for the March 19, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Kindness and justice for victims in Bangladesh, age difference depicted in film, a sport for each countryLetters to the editor for the March 19, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa sings in the anti-corruption chorusThe prosecution of a former president on corruption reflects a global trend among many democracies to end impunity and ensure equality of law.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDon鈥檛 take the (click)baitToday鈥檚 column explores how we can overcome the pull of sensationalized news through understanding that there鈥檚 a higher power we can rely on to inform our actions.
The Monitor's ViewThe race to be a start-up nationA survey reveals that better innovation may lie in how well each country replaces a cultural taboo against failure in business with encouraging faith in finding the best ideas.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveUnity, not division, is what鈥檚 naturalToday鈥檚 contributor shares his experience of how divisiveness can give way to a spirit of cooperation.聽
The Monitor's ViewWhy web users are 鈥榥orm entrepreneurs鈥�Calls to curb misinformation and other abuses on the web 鈥� such as a recent plea from web founder Tim Berners-Lee 鈥� must rest on the assumption that users have the capacity to discern fact from falsehood. US security officials rely on that premise.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRedeeming 鈥榯houghts and prayers鈥�Today鈥檚 column explores how an openness to God as infinitely good can lift our 鈥渢houghts and prayers鈥� to be more than just words 鈥� supporting and inspiring efforts to meet the world鈥檚 challenges.
The Monitor's ViewTake the taint out of March MadnessThe college basketball national championship is an annual sports extravaganza enjoyed by million of fans. But until illegal, secret payments to players are addressed it remains a tainted spectacle.
