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CommentaryInauguration Day’s range of emotionsDonald Trump is just the second American president in history to score another term after losing his first reelection attempt. On the cusp of Inauguration Day, one thing is clear: the Trump era is far from over.
CommentaryWhen a holiday chore becomes a treasureFamily traditions that feel more of a burden than a gift sometimes take time to reveal their magic.
CommentaryThe fabric of Lebanon’s resilienceConflict has displaced thousands of Lebanese people in recent months. But war does not define the soul of the country, nor the resilience of its people.
CommentaryFaith, education, and the challenge facing AmericaChristian teachings are increasingly finding their way into public education, raising the question: should the government be employed to stop the decline of religious belief in America?
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CommentaryAn unlikely Thanksgiving storyBeneath the joyous celebration of Thanksgiving lies a fraught history. This year, the Monitor turned to Canada for lessons in honoring gratitude without obscuring the reality of the past.
CommentaryShould we care what cows think? How readers broadened my view of animals.Good journalism opens minds and invites readers to see things differently. Sometimes, readers can have a similar effect on journalists.
CommentaryJames Madison foresaw the big question worrying voters. What did he say?Many Election 2024 voters say they’re feeling anxious about who wins. How do you protect the rights of the losing side? James Madison has an answer.
CommentaryTo the people of Sudan: We see youFor many people, Sudan’s civil war has been an inscrutable news story. By reading personal accounts, we bear witness to distant realities.
CommentaryNew editor at The Christian Science MonitorChrista Case Bryant is named the next editor of the news organization. She will be the second woman to hold the position in the Monitor’s 116-year history.
CommentaryEducation that embraces limitless opportunitiesIn Norway, child care programs encourage kids to roam and make independent choices. The model may hold lessons for American schools.
CommentaryAfter October 7, where do Israel and Gaza look for hope? History shows a way forward.After decades of covering conflict in Israel and Gaza, our columnist finds hints of something unexpected: hope.
Commentary‘Just the facts’ about the presidential candidatesIn an age of deep political division when each side is prone to share only the information that comport with its argument, do facts matter?
CommentaryWhy they enlist: An expanded view of military serviceAs military recruitment numbers flag, what motivates young people to enlist? The reasons are more varied and personal than civilians might think.
CommentaryA Taiwanese identity emergesA strong sense of Taiwanese identity has come hand in hand with the flourishing of democracy. The crux of this evolution: Taiwan emphatically prefers peace.
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