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 ...

Why would we default to the negative notion that the latest step forward in the digital revolution is surely a terrible misstep? To quote Thomas Babington Macaulay, the 19 th-century English historian ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When technology becomes everyday What else came to my mind is that one of the most striking experiences is not the presence ...

Human settlements are the foundation of human existence, shaping how we live, work, and connect with each other and the environment. From the earliest tribal encampments to the bustling metropolises ...