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Christian Science Monitor - Opinion
Commentary on Columbia: History, student protests, and humanity - After arrests at Columbia University and other schools, our commentator considers the legacy of civil disobedience. How and why does society's lens on protests change over time?
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The Monitor's View - West Africa's model of ballots over bullets - Senegal's peaceful democratic change sets a model for governing with humility and trust in a region beset by military coups and violence.17 hours ago
The Monitor's View -- Lifting a stigma in China -- Badly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way to end prejudice against such a career path.1 day ago
The Monitor's View -- A House vote that breaks the narrative -- The bipartisan passage of aid for allies and other legislation may mark a shift toward leadership forged by reason instead of political passion.2 days ago
From the Editors -- Israel, Gaza, and the 'power of human existence' -- The reality of life in a war zone is hard to comprehend, much less the sheer will and resilience required to carry on.3 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Holy days during unholy wars -- Inside Israel, both religious Muslims and Jews celebrate major religious holidays in ways that may bend the war in Gaza toward peace.5 days ago
The Monitor's View -- The joy in Mexico's election -- Despite persistent violence, voters seek a freedom from fear by embracing two presidential candidates marking a historic change.6 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Replenishing Ukraine -- From money to arms to recruits, Ukraine's leader tries to keep building up his country's protections. Yet he also focuses on the arts and culture. Why?7 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Listening while on the stump -- As nearly half of humanity holds elections this year, voters seek to be heard in order to place their trust in democracy.7 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Why many in Iran root for Israel -- A history of Iranians shaping an inclusive national identity may explain support for the Jewish state.7 days ago
Should you trust the Monitor? We asked one media watchdog to audit us. As part of the Monitor's Rebuilding Trust project, we wondered: Are we trustworthy? So we asked Trusting News to do an audit. Here's what it found.9 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Hidden restraints on a Mideast firestorm -- Iran's threat of retaliation against Israel might be limited by the region's trends toward peace.12 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Europe's model on migration -- In Europe and the U.S., illegal migration is a top concern. Yet new reforms by the European Union show how to balance competing views based on democratic values.13 days ago
The Monitor's View -- How resilient care can temper a war -- A yearlong war in Sudan could end by military victory or negotiation. Yet pro-democracy activists are attempting a sort of peacebuilding based on compassion.14 days ago