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‘This girl has united us all’: Women’s rage mobilizes Iranians

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New York is suing Donald Trump for fraud. Three questions.

Why is Italy swerving far right? Many feel they have no choice.

Focus

With buses and planes, GOP governors put border crisis in spotlight

Podcast: Rethinking the News

Nuclear energy: What might cool a hot debate

Trust in elections: Mexico shows how fast it can be lost – and regained

Charting a global drought – and the world’s quest to respond

In Pictures: Are New York’s dining sheds here to stay?

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‘We’re with you’: Biden promises to help storm-struck Puerto Rico

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'Remarkable unity': International opinion turns against Russia

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Putin's draft divides families, spurs vows of more protests

School 2.0: How has the pandemic changed learning?

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Displaced by floods, two Indian children find hope in a new language

First Look

Court lifts hold on classified Trump papers, now free for scrutiny

Perspectives
Readers Respond

Readers write: From bear safety to the meaning of citizenship

The Monitor's View

A creative response to inflation

The Monitor's View

Israel revives hope for a Palestinian state

The Monitor's View

The skies open for climate aid

The Monitor's View

Iran’s George Floyd moment

A Christian Science Perspective

No curse there

Arts and Culture

Tracing the cycles of Black empowerment, white backlash

In the story of women’s rights, diverse voices add depth

Teaching as a heroic profession? ‘Abbott Elementary’ says yes.

Solution for ideological division: Revising the Constitution?

Movie Review

Caught on film, a precious ‘Three Minutes’ in 1938 Jewish Poland

Book Review

In ‘Fairy Tale,’ Stephen King riffs on the classic hero’s quest

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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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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.
Monitor Breakfast with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

Monitor Breakfast with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Liz Shuler

The Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with Liz Shuler

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New AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discusses the economy and jobs with the Monitor. She also reflects on becoming the first woman to lead the union.