https://www.csmonitor.comEditorials from The Christian Science Monitor.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usTue, 28 Jul 2026 13:52:43 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0727/How-to-dull-the-lure-of-sports-gambling?icid=rss6287e9b3e258d7846faf38cfd1cd6b8cSeveral U.S. states are taking steps to address the rise in gambling addiction. Preventive education could help shift the focus from the ‘troubling illusion’ of luck to the importance of individual agency – and restore players' and fans' joy in athletic competition.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:28 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0724/The-maturity-and-dignity-of-Ukraine-s-citizens-and-leaders?icid=rss08973e8a30dbed3a16228791dd7fdbc4In wartime protests, Ukrainians have shown what peaceful, “loyal opposition” looks like – and can achieve. Their president has responded with both pragmatism and a degree of humility.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:52:57 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0723/India-s-Gen-Z-is-speaking-up?icid=rss9b9b518173fe3579b27a5b6cfe106c5eThe burgeoning “cockroach” youth movement isn’t just about humor and social media. Demonstrators’ calls for accountability are  tapping into the nation’s deeper desire to reclaim its democratic voice.   Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:46 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0722/The-EU-moves-forward-on-expansion-and-the-rule-of-law?icid=rssced81c50b481ffe13edec43a31bb02f4To join the European Union, countries need to meet governance and anti-corruption standards. As European citizens also keep pushing for these, a new report finds some evidence of progress.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:33:48 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0721/Respecting-refugees-dignity-in-Africa?icid=rssb9b0b9e8e93be8f73f966c28b2e41650A new integration  program in Ethiopia confirms a broader shift in outlook that recognizes the individual worth and potential of refugees as assets to society.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:47:45 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0720/The-US-voting-system-merits-both-trust-and-vigilance?icid=rss8e05cbd48d0eefb5c0fff1d6dfdfb453A majority of ordinary Americans as well as tech and political experts view the U.S. voting system as reliable and trustworthy. However, it can – and should – be strengthened to counter potential AI-enabled interference in the future.  Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:39:03 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0717/Valuing-the-modest-might-of-microkindness?icid=rss24150030e480be6225b613061f353df7Adapting traditional scientific research methods, researchers are highlighting how even the smallest acts of goodwill can scale up into a broader culture of compassion that improves well-being throughout society.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:49:16 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0716/Expansive-views-from-an-expanded-World-Cup?icid=rss88398080406f31b1708a2b57b2e0d11aWith 48 teams participating, the 2026 soccer competition is growing an even wider global audience – alongside appreciation for the diversity of players, their backstories, and expressions of universal human values.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:18:41 EDTthe Monitor’s Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0715/Shoring-up-US-data-integrity-and-credibility?icid=rss6f4674264b145971090d92d4d5389010The U.S. Senate has advanced the nomination for a new head for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recognizing the agency’s independence and impartiality is a basis from which to further improve reliability of its key economic data.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:36:00 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0714/Supporting-a-stable-and-sovereign-Iraq?icid=rss7c9039822ee49f153887a96d0d382fa2An Oval Office meeting between U.S. and Iraqi leaders underscores the Gulf nation’s potential to grow into a strategic, stabilizing role in the region.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:05:08 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0713/New-federal-aid-honors-innate-aspirations?icid=rss420e184f63421e1c242b29683753c611Workplace Pell expands long-standing education aid to cover shorter term programs that reflect changing demographics and job demands – as well as Americans' desire to better themselves. That’s an all-around win.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:26:31 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0710/The-First-Amendment-s-trust-in-young-adults?icid=rss387b83a53ad4d64734745b59d4219982A court ruling on academic freedom in Florida also affirms college students’ ability and right to exercise independent reasoning as they sift through ideas “good and bad, easy and hard.”Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:40:34 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0709/Reforms-help-Africa-s-oil-giant-rebound?icid=rss134f12e31919113f591d6d652ba66aa0With increased production and local ownership, Nigeria is reaping returns from a key natural resource. Consistent reforms that reverse corruption can further cement those gains and boost Nigerians’ entrepreneurial spirit and confidence in their country.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:23:00 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0708/Political-candidates-character-and-conscience?icid=rss72493fd0b72a642bd52399c6e6ecd960Voters around the world want competence, integrity, and authenticity from their politicians. Current races in the U.S., U.K., and France underscore the privilege and responsibility of balancing these elements.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:38:27 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boaardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0707/Rebuilding-the-bedrock-for-NATO-security?icid=rss8ff00bc3b9af10f6fc4b3a252d4b8e3aWhile reconfiguring arms spending and military capacities, the US and other NATO members will likely need to shore up the mutual reliability, respect, and reciprocity that maintain successful alliances.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:43:45 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0706/Local-journalism-s-unique-niche-in-the-US?icid=rss7c5037b30109f41482a53702aeaaf776An emerging model of locally rooted nonprofit news outlets is helping meet Americans’ desire for information that’s reliable and relevant to their daily lives and communities.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:12:02 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0704/The-principle-of-Americanness?icid=rssc9f130c7b26328dc4ea3845d6b3c653fU.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 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0702/Hong-Kong-mirrors-China-s-larger-challenges-on-trust?icid=rss2304de79c2d3b2928131f13dd7329d60Beijing 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 15:43:36 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0701/Living-better-not-just-longer?icid=rss640d53efb88f407b1b4717a4601cbbe5Emerging research is defying stereotypes about older Americans. Findings that point to improvement rather than decline can help redefine expectations and possibilities for society at large.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:34:39 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0630/Defining-presidential-powers-in-a-robust-democracy?icid=rssa2b92cf83f903a8f4b86c2b5809158e4A recent Supreme Court ruling expands the role of presidential authority over independent agencies. A second one holds the line on the Federal Reserve, given its unique position in U.S. and global financial stability.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:47:38 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Board