The Christian Science Monitor | All stories https://www.csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:40:51 EDT 300 The Christian Science Monitor | All stories https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com The principle of Americanness https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0704/The-principle-of-Americanness?icid=rss c9f130c7b26328dc4ea3845d6b3c653f U.S. citizenship can be officially attained by birth or by naturalization. But it is faith in the founding ideals of freedom, self-government, and brotherhood that ultimately define what makes one truly American. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:10 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board How the Farm Bill could help uplift Indigenous communities https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0703/Farm-Bill-Indigenous-producers?icid=rss 29256502b1aa5fa583977d2ef45f3c73 Some legislators are hoping to use the new bill to reinstate USDA programs that once helped tribes distribute culturally-significant foods produced locally. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:17:18 -0400 JOSHUA A. BICKEL and JENNIFER McDERMOTT 9 colleges recall when the American Revolution came to campus https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0703/250th-american-revolution-colleges?icid=rss f9c1c2a18e7f01f9f7fbf2d504ba7a9b For the 250th, nine colleges established before the American Revolution reflect on a tumultuous time for their campuses and the country. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:22 -0400 Ira Porter One US intervention and two earthquakes: Venezuela’s complicated path ahead https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0703/Venezuela-earthquakes-recovery-trump-maduro-rodriguez-la-guaira?icid=rss 742b0206fa41e691f61d7bd668216372 It’s been six months since the United States ousted Venezuela’s president in a military operation. Today, Venezuelans are torn over where the U.S. fits into the country’s earthquake recovery. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:16 -0400 Tibisay Zea America’s next 250? A revival of civic virtues might hold the key. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0703/united-states-250th-civic-engagement?icid=rss b71fe1b236b3c98afbd3b6c270dba1f1 Democracy requires civic engagement – and it can sometimes seem to be falling short. But the seeds of renewal are visible, from potluck dinners to youth programs. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Patrik Jonsson UN report: AI brings enormous opportunities – and plenty of risks https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0702/UN-report-AI-brings-enormous-opportunities-and-plenty-of-risks?icid=rss 7126d2d3fc89478ef93622792030abbd Science, technology, culture, and the economy. AI is going to have an impact on pretty much every industry. The U.N. looked at the promise and perils ahead. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:15:00 -0400 Aaron Glantz Hong Kong mirrors China’s larger challenges on trust https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0702/Hong-Kong-mirrors-China-s-larger-challenges-on-trust?icid=rss 2304de79c2d3b2928131f13dd7329d60 Beijing is tightening control even as it tries to burnish its image in the former British territory. Meanwhile, “ordinary” Chinese in Hong Kong, on the mainland, and in exile are finding new ways to connect and speak out. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:43:00 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board Ousting Maduro, Trump vowed US would run Venezuela. Quakes put that to a test. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0702/venezuela-earthquakes-recovery-trump-strategy-maduro-rodriguez?icid=rss b4904df6ae09baa6d051868963e4da6f Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes have highlighted a dysfunctional state in a nation that President Donald Trump recently said the United States would “run.” If poorly handled, the crisis could threaten his security strategy for the Western Hemisphere. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:08:00 -0400 Howard LaFranchi A glance inside Trump’s ‘best plane’ on its first flight: Speed and luxury https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0702/president-trump-air-force-one-qatar?icid=rss 560eb18ab16a49a5974abbca921f0f6c The first flight of the new Air Force One, controversially donated by Qatar, took President Donald Trump to North Dakota where he spoke about one of his predecessors, Teddy Roosevelt. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:09:00 -0400 Caitlin Babcock In frontier Kentucky, American liberty spread its roots and helped define a nation https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0702/America-250-Kentucky-liberty-freedom?icid=rss a9f9f39e34098d3db753b91727c6af01 Kentuckians' reputation for independent-mindedness links to America's post-revolution past, when people moved west seeking opportunity and valuing their freedom. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:50:09 -0400 Scott Baldauf