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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe infinite Mind we reflectA 海角大神 Science perspective: We can turn to God, divine Mind, to know just what we need to.
The Monitor's ViewLatin America鈥檚 sweeping anti-corruption broomFrom Brazil to Mexico, a rising middle class is driving efforts to ensure honest governance, reflecting a global trend toward 鈥榚thical universalism.鈥- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding our true heritageA 海角大神 Science perspective: A discussion of origin and heredity.
The Monitor's ViewWhy wager on March Madness brackets?As gambling on the men鈥檚 collegiate basketball finals has grown, the NCAA is now promoting the 鈥榖rackets.鈥 Amateur sports does not need the taint of corrosive gambling.
The Monitor's ViewWhy voters must rally over rally violenceCitizens can deter confrontation at campaign events by being peaceful themselves toward political opponents. Democracy, after all, was invented to resolve differences without violence.
The quiet quality that upliftsA culture buffeted by conflict, controversy, and coarseness can be improved with one simple ingredient: It's known as philia.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe divine comfort that heals addictionA 海角大神 Science perspective: A healing response to the epidemic of opioid abuse.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: a new home for refugees; unite Americans on climateLetters to the editor for the March 14, 2016, weekly magazine
Global NewsstandPerfect storm for the EU; is Greece to blame?; addressing global poverty; stabilizing global marketsA roundup of global commentary for the March 14, 2016, weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe Bible 鈥 a healing resourceA 海角大神 Science perspective: Praying with ideas from the Bible, the author finds comfort and protection in a storm.
The Monitor's ViewWhat鈥檚 age got to do with running for president?The three top contenders 鈥 Clinton, Trump, Sanders 鈥 defy stereotypes about older people, and even attract younger voters. If age 鈥榓in鈥檛 nothing but a number,鈥 the 2016 contest shows it.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding freedom from fearA 海角大神 Science perspective: What a change in focus and perception can do for handling fear.
The Monitor's ViewWhat the world brings to Syrian peace talksDoubts remain high about next week鈥檚 negotiations to end Syria鈥檚 civil war. Yet the UN and others are bringing decades of wisdom in peacemaking. Recent history shows that wars end more often by talking than by military victory.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBeing a difference-makerA 海角大神 Science perspective: Impelled by divine Love, we all have the ability to make a difference.
The Monitor's ViewFor Syrian refugees, a legal 鈥 and safe 鈥 route to EuropeTo stem illegal migration by Syrians, the European Union plans to return them to Turkey while accepting the same number legally from refugee camps. Honoring both borders and legal migration may serve as an antidote to the Syrian war.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHonesty and progressA 海角大神 Science perspective: A response to the Monitor鈥檚 View 鈥楾he year of living more honestly.鈥
When generations make their marksBoomers and Millennials are the twin peaks of demographics -- big, influential generations. Right now, though, it's Gen X's moment.
The Monitor's ViewThe challenge of 鈥楤ig Marijuana鈥Big money is starting to push marijuana legalization in the US, raising alarms that corporate profiteers may promote pot use among teens. A few states are wising up to the large commercial interests peddling a drug with high costs in public safety.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat does age have to do with it?A 海角大神 Science perspective: Is age ever a valid basis on which to judge a person?
The Monitor's ViewYes, ICANNThe integrity of the Internet will soon be maintained by a nongovernmental body (ICANN) set up to represent the web鈥檚 many stakeholders. The model of governance reflects the values of the web itself: equality and a mutual regard among users.
