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The Monitor's ViewHow Africa gains from transparencyThe continent is experiencing economic growth and improving financial governance and trustworthiness. Freer, fairer elections can support this trajectory.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePurity is possible!We all have a God-given ability to overcome the pull of lust for something that isn鈥檛 ours. An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewPatience pays off in ArgentinaVoters continue to back the massive economic reforms of President Javier Milei, relying on the shock absorbers of prudence, restraint, and patience.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur oneness with GodSeeing God the way Jesus saw God eliminates a feeling of distance from our creator, and it brings healing.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Perspectives on Charlie Kirk鈥檚 killingLetters to the editor from the Oct. 27 Weekly. Readers discussed the Monitor鈥檚 coverage of Charlie Kirk鈥檚 assassination.
The Monitor's ViewTwo women鈥檚 indelible impact on the USAlabama unveils statues honoring Rosa Parks and Helen Keller. With dignity, determination, and faith, both women uplifted American society and reinforced its values.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楽tart where you are ...Lifting our prayers beyond our own lives makes a difference.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 peaceful way to end the war in UkraineAs more Russians turn against the war, the United States and its allies ramp up oil sanctions that hit the Kremlin war machine, as well as gas prices at the pump in Russia.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe Word of GodLetting God, Truth, inspire our words opens the door to uplift and healing.
The Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance. Remember those who lost their lives for it.The context of why civil rights activists like Medgar Evers and Maceo Snipes were murdered has been lost in the current conversation about the Voting Rights Act at the Supreme Court.
The Monitor's ViewDepolarizing America, the local wayWith the nation's capital in a stalemate, experiments in cooperating on local concerns are building social trust that can help bridge political rifts.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLife-changing answersGetting to know Life as God replaces symptoms of depression with healing, joy, and hope. An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewDrumroll for Japan鈥檚 first female leaderThe new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, takes power as more Japanese women seek help in their work-life balance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe healing role of peacemakerWe鈥檙e all capable of yielding to God鈥檚 healing love rather than the pull of hate or disgust.
The Monitor's ViewWhy baseball鈥檚 Ohtani earns aweThe dexterous talent, humility, and hard work of Shohei Ohtani bring a unifying joy to Los Angeles 鈥� and also serve as a reminder of 鈥渉ow free from mortal constraints we can be.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercoming doomscrolling 鈥� online and in our thinkingHow can we pray about the news, instead of getting caught up in anxiety and anger?
Seeing both sides with honesty and clarityToday, strong currents of thought encourage us not to have empathy for people we disagree with. But empathy leads to clarity.
The Monitor's ViewReviving the integrity of prosecutorsUnder President Donald Trump, the Justice Department appears to be breaking norms for prosecutorial conduct through its indictments of perceived foes. Yet it may be the states that will help reset the norms of justice.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDoes it matter if we know God?Lifting our thought to God brings comfort and guidance.聽
The Monitor's ViewAfrica builds a continental economyAmid global trade shocks, 54 nations boost commercial ties among themselves to achieve self-reliance and to lessen trade dependence on non-African countries.