Communities thrive when people actively engage in civic activities. So, what happens when the spirit of healthy engagement gets fractured? When changing habits undercut traditional supports such as ...

The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact is a response to the prolonged Iran war, an Israel perceived as seeking hegemony, and the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Pending laws and recent legal cases seek increased transparency into social media design features that target youth audiences ...

Cities and counties across the U.S. are offering incentives to entice remote workers to relocate, taking advantage of a post-COVID shift in where people work.

Recent violence in various corners of Pakistan – from a Swat Valley suicide bomb attack to unrest in Kashmir – can be traced back to weak civilian governance.

Ocean surface temperatures hit record highs this July as a rare “super El Niño” upends air and ocean temperatures around the globe.

Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education, students in the Bay State are suing. They say they face segregated school districts with fewer resources, including weaker curriculum and less ...

The way Americans engage with civic life in their communities is changing, presenting challenges to places across the U.S.

Trying to understand AI? Monitor reviewers plunge into AI-related books that offer a path through the complex issues.

No matter what task we have before us, God enables us to express His spiritual qualities and to be a blessing.

A touring art exhibit of life-size elephants is in Boston for the next month, aiming to connect with people and inspire ...