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The Monitor's ViewTapping ingenuity in rural farmersTo adapt to climate change, global food agencies listen more to ideas from the two-thirds of the world鈥檚 poor people who work in agriculture.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAnother problem? Another victory!Each of us is divinely equipped to take on difficulties with confidence, strength, and calm.
When the stakes are literally life and deathDisagreements over the death penalty are sharp. A case in Oklahoma reveals just how high the stakes feel to people on all sides of the issue. At heart, they're all grappling with what constitutes justice.
The Monitor's ViewAfrican renewal in artistic expressionAn arts festival in Rwanda reflects a drive among younger Africans to shape a narrative of dignity, purpose, and achievement.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA meaningful lesson from monarch butterfliesA mother shares how butterfly chrysalises inspired her as she helped her daughter gain the freedom to swim fearlessly.聽
The Monitor's ViewA clear light for Latin AmericaThe country that made the most progress against corruption last year offers up lessons on where honesty in governance begins.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFostering trust in each otherAs we direct our gaze to God鈥檚 goodness, we find we experience more of the integrity inherent in all of us as God鈥檚 children.
The Monitor's ViewAmid war, civilians鈥� power of innocenceFrom Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan, individuals lay the ground for peace through quiet acts of caring.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveYielding to divine Love鈥檚 鈥榮weet control鈥�We're all capable of glimpsing the spiritual reality that God governs us all in ceaseless harmony, evidenced in safety and protection.
The Monitor's ViewElections that spark joyIndonesia鈥檚 highly serious election for a new president also comes with a tradition of festival-like fun. All the better to avoid national divisions.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWeather is not my godWe鈥檙e benefited by knowing that nothing but God, who is good, truly has power over us.
The Monitor's ViewDemocracy鈥檚 foot soldiers in PakistanIn a surprise election result, youth and women set the tone for governance on honesty, humility, and accountability.
The hidden prison of fines and feesWhen local governments use fees and fines to finance governance, the result can be a financial and criminal vortex that sucks downward the very people trying to rise out of poverty. The solution is a matter of community responsibility.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楬ey, Knucklehead鈥�God has given all of us divine authority over the temptation to sin.
Readers RespondReaders write: Finding balance 鈥� and facing the pastLetters to the editor from the Feb. 19 Weekly. Readers discussed novel approaches to climate change, Americans鈥� gun rights, and racial justice.
The Monitor's ViewSeeds of compassion in MyanmarThailand鈥檚 plan to provide aid to innocent civilians in its war-torn neighbor opens a door for building trust between foes.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWho鈥檚 flying the plane?We can reliably count on God鈥檚 perfect care for us 鈥� and find healing.聽
The Monitor's ViewCivic strength in Senegal鈥檚 calmAn election delay has provoked an African nation to renew its democratic norms of dialogue and integrity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSimply trustIn this poem, the author shares a spiritual lesson she learned from freeing a trapped bird.
The Monitor's ViewTo cool Earth, Europe warms up trustFarmer protests against unfair climate policies bring a swift change in how leaders listen and deliberate.