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Christian Science Monitor - Opinion
The Monitor's View - How young Africans find liberation - A challenger to Uganda's strongman speaks to a generation's desire for equality and truth.
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George Wallace, Martin Luther King Jr., and the power of forgiveness - George Wallace's apology to the congregation where Martin Luther King Jr. once preached underscores King's emphasis on the power of forgiveness.2 days ago
George Shultz and Robert Gates offer advice to the Biden team - For the Biden team, George Shultz and Robert Gates advise caution regarding conflicts, stability in the Cabinet, and improved relations with allies.3 days ago
The Monitor's View - The deterrent to insurrection - Most Americans – including most Republicans – decry political violence like that against the U.S. Capitol. The moral norm of peaceful deliberation still works against the hate and fear behind armed protesters.3 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Argentina's embrace of equality for women -- A law giving women control over their reproductive decisions reflects a recognition of the inherent dignity of all.4 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Contrition in a crisis brings out truth -- Upheavals like a pandemic or political polarization often force humility in leaders. North Korea's Kim Jong Un may be an example.5 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Textbook examples of dissolving hate -- Along with warming Arab-Israel ties comes a crucial step: a rethink of how children are taught to disparage a perceived enemy.6 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Resisting hibernation -- "Winter placemaking" lures urban dwellers in cold-weather cities out of their self-made cocoons to experience the joys of the frosty season.9 days ago
The Monitor's View -- A time for healing -- The U.S. has been shocked by rioters entering its Capitol Building. Americans must work together to find something better than perpetual tribal warfare.10 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Responding to a cyber Pearl Harbor -- In less unusual times the hacking of computer systems in top U.S. government agencies might have dominated the news. The act needs a prompt, vigorous response.11 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Why 2021 brings hope on climate change -- Efforts to curb global warming have failed to meet the expectations of the Paris Agreement. But a new U.S. commitment gives a reason for optimism.11 days ago
From escapism to learning: How the arts got me through 2020 - The pandemic's disruptions hit the arts and education especially hard. But those very industries also provided uplift and enrichment.12 days ago
The Monitor's View -- What's in a name? A lot. -- The year 2020 saw names that no longer represent how Americans see themselves come off buildings, places, even sports teams.13 days ago
From the Editor -- Photography that opens doors – and minds -- I have often wondered how it would be to see like a photojournalist. In the right hands, the camera becomes a key that unlocks the world.16 days ago