As Americans, we have accepted division as par for the course. Whether it is President Trump’s 100 days or cultural issues, “division” itself may be the most overused word in America. The constant ...

Nobel laureate and economics and history Prof. Joel Mokyr answered students’ queries about topics including technology, economic growth and human progress in a Q&A session Tuesday evening. “This is ...

A decline in national pride. “Doomerism” within Gen Z. The death of American exceptionalism. Wherever you look, it is easy to find a pessimistic perspective about the future of America. But the ...

Examine and delight in women’s suffrage wins and the growing number of women in professional and government roles. Members of the lower house of Japan's Parliament applaud after Prime Minister Sanae ...

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 ...

In the annals of history, the first half of 2025 will be remembered for many things. I’d venture that very few are aware of one of the most momentous achievements in human history occurred in the past ...

How do you measure progress? Specifically, what statistics, what numbers do you look at to see if a country is improving or backsliding? The most well-known economic indicator around the world is ...