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‘Women, life, freedom.’ Inside the protests shocking Iran.

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Love and connection: The transforming power of a thank-you note

US stopped being a nation of workaholics. Enter Elon Musk.

In Qatar, ‘sportswashing’ runs out of steam

Somalia on brink of famine. Can new tools, timely aid avert the worst?

Abortion politics, post-Roe, already loom over 2024

Utah is growing fast. Will there be enough water for everyone?

‘First lady of Indigenous music’: Buffy Sainte-Marie on her storied career

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A Kazakh Gorbachev? Why some expect change from new leader.

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Trump draws ire for dining with Holocaust denier

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Continued lockdowns prompt unprecedented protests in China

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Is Russia 'weaponizing' winter? Europe scrambles to keep Ukraine warm.

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Biden relaxes sanctions on Venezuela as opposition talks resume

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Ancient strikers: Falconry still has grip on World Cup host Qatar

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Of homelands lost and home found

On Thanksgiving and beyond, we basked in the shine of Margaret’s grace

The Monitor's View

Gratitude aplenty for Spain’s reconciliation

I welcome winter’s gift of repose

A Christian Science Perspective

Giving thanks for what we ... don’t have?

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'Bad Blood': Angry Swifties take political action against Ticketmaster

Drought: Is there a way to have sustainability and a lawn?

How a US camp helps Russian-speaking kids in time of war

How Grandma’s cookie scooper made me a better stepmom

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In #MeToo film ‘She Said,’ survivor courage resonates

Book Review

The path to Hiroshima and Nagasaki began with the firebombing of Tokyo

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Say That Again?: A Podcast

Accent is identity

The way we speak is shaped by our families, communities, histories, beliefs, and experiences. This podcast shares stories of people finding pride and dignity in their accents, dialects, and voices. Their journeys bring to life our shared human desire to be understood – and to understand one another.
People Making a Difference: A Podcast

A podcast about people who are, step by step, making a better world

In a world of problems, this eight-episode podcast talks to the problem solvers. These are ordinary individuals worldwide who are stepping up. They offer credible hope, find innovative answers, fuel generosity, and inspire others to uplift their fellow human beings.
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Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

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Wheelchair user Zan Thornton organized free, accessible voting rides for more than 150 people during the 2020-2021 Georgia Senate elections, the activist says. Zan is continuing this work for the 2022 midterms.
Monitor Breakfast with former Trump administration senior counselor Kellyanne Conway

Monitor Breakfast with former Trump administration senior counselor Kellyanne Conway

On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, musician Jurij Fedynskyj spent three months performing in Ukraine’s bomb shelters, refugee centers, and even near the front line.
This day care helps a language survive

This day care helps a language survive

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At Tanan Ch’at’oh, toddlers spend their days immersed in an endangered Alaska Native language. This type of day care space, known as a "language nest," is used by communities around the world to save their languages. In this video, we explore the crucial role of toddlers in language revival.