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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 7h

People dressed as museum artifacts are going viral in South Korea. They are part of a festival called "Dress Like a Museum Exhibit." Contestants portrayed temple bells, royal seals, and tomb guardians. More at csmonitor.com #museums #exhibits #festivals

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Since the fall of the Assad regime in 2024, who are the people truly changing Syria? Find out in the new paywall-free "Monitoring the Middle East." 👉 monitoringmiddleeast.substack.com #Syria #assad #Middleeast

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Despite government investment and an influx of newcomers, Israel’s “capital of the north,” is struggling to recover financially and demographically. Its mayor warns that the city on Lebanon’s border is on the verge of collapse. #isreal #hezbollah www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In late July, tens of thousands of migrants poured into the Spanish coastal city of Ceuta. Amid protests against the illegal crossing, most of the migrants have returned home, but thousands remain. #immigration #migrants #spain www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The fashion designer, Pathé’O, never thought he’d end up designing custom clothing for celebrities. Growing up in a small village in colonial Burkina Faso, he didn’t dare to dream he’d have his own shop. #fashion #africa csmonitor.com/World/2026/0917/patheo-cote-divoire-fashion-designer

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did hardliners in Iran go rogue and help end the ceasefire with Iran? Discover more here 👉 monitoringmiddleeast.substack.com #Iran #Hormuz #IranWar

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Rising food prices and a desire to connect with nature are driving some people to forage, experts say. Even an urban landscape looks different once one learns what plants are edible. #food #nature #cities Find more 👉 www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/091....

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Monitor writer Harry Bruinius traverses Route 66 and explores the stories of the people and places that tell America’s shared history. This stop: Amarillo, Texas and the Cadillac Ranch. Find more Route 66 stories at CSMonitor.com/Route66. #route66 #travel #amarillo

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A number of Israelis are engaged in “protective presence” to shield West Bank Palestinians from settler attacks. They say it's, in part, to display “another face of Judaism". #Westbank www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0819/west-bank-settler-attack-palestinians-religious-jewish-activists.

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Antelope Canyon, south of Page, Arizona, is one of the most photographed slot canyons in the world. #photography #Travel #Southwest Explore our rich gallery of global photos here 👉 csmonitor.com/World/Topics/The-World-in-Pictures

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The global chocolate industry is in turmoil. But in Mexico, where cocoa has been grown and consumed for 4,000 years, ancient traditions endure. #chocolate #mexico #cocoa Read more 👉 csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0822/mexico-cacao-chocolate-mesoamerica-tradition

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Iowa state fair has been a mainstay for generations of Iowans – and for White House hopefuls. But while much of the fair seems impervious to change, its place in presidential politics might be waning. #iowa #politics csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0821/iowa-state-fair-presidential-calendar

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

From our Route 66 series - the Heroes Museum in Carter, Missouri is one man’s ongoing answer to an obligation he never quite stopped feeling: “I had a lot of friends that didn’t come home. This is my way of giving back.” #route66 csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0831/marine-vietnam-heroes-museum

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Chocolate is more expensive than ever. So, why aren’t African cocoa farmers reaping the benefits? We travel to Côte d’Ivoire to examine what may lift cocoa farmers out of poverty. Read the full story 👉 csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0822/cote-divoire-cocoa-farming-chocolate-industry #chocolate

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Monitor's Harry Bruinius is spending his summer traveling Route 66, celebrating a centennial this year. His most recent stop: Tulsa, where neon is more than a way to advertise. It’s an art form. Catch up with Harry on our series page. 👉 CSMonitor.com/Route66 #Route66 #neon #travel

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

President Trump announced his decision to scale back joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises. But it is unclear whether North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un will reciprocate this "diplomatic gift" from Trump. #trump #northkorea #southkorea www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Cellphone screens encourage rapid scrolling with images barely registering. But a traveling exhibit of life-size elephant sculptures is inviting people to slow down and experience the impact of art. #art #sculpture #elephants www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/2026/0809/elephants-boston-art-sculptures.

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Route 66 traces a century of American life: pioneers, immigrants, economic booms and busts. Follow the Monitor’s heartland correspondent Harry Bruinius traverses this highway and explores the impact it has had on the communities it traverses. #Route66 #UStravel www.csmonitor.com/USA/Topics/R...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Christopher Nolan’s epic film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” is generating buzz. It has also touched off a broader conversation about the relevance of classical literature in modern society. Find a full conversation here 👉CSMonitor.com/TheOdyssey #theodyssey #theodysseymovie #classicbooks

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Car shows and cruises have been unfolding all along Route 66 during its centennial year. It’s an act of remembrance for a road built on movement, reinvention, and horsepower. Find more on our page celebrating the historic highway at CSMonitor.com/Route66. #Route66 #CarShows #festivals

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Ann Scott Tyson, Monitor Beijing bureau chief discuses her experience covering the two-day US-China summit in Beijing and explains how she covers this complex relationship from as many perspectives. More here👉 www.csmonitor.com/whywewrotethis #china #xi #trump

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Route 66 courses through American cities that once flourished before their economies faded or were forced to change. The story of Joliet, Illinois, reflects the high times, the hardships and the reinvention found along the century-old road. #Route66 #travel www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Howard LaFranchi, the Monitor’s diplomacy correspondent – with a background in Latin America coverage – has a knack for zooming back for the bigger picture. Listen to how he responded to last weekend’s Venezuela news on our Why We Wrote This podcast. bit.ly/4pWDyH0

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Some local store owners in Minneapolis and other cities targeted by immigration enforcement campaigns are protesting the Trump administration’s deportation crackdown by barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from shops without a judicial warrant. 👉 ebx.sh/a3dQ0i

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Can Senegal break its close economic ties with its former colonial master, France? New leadership in Senegal is promoting increased self-reliance and a reduced reliance on international resources. Textiles are a great example. Full story here: bit.ly/4aUMGIb

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

How can the West African nation of Senegal keep its young people from taking the perilous voyage to Europe? Local leaders are seeking solutions to encourage them to stay. And expanding the fishing industry may be one solution. Read the full story at bit.ly/4pIwvlX

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

California is a politically blue state, and a leader in green energy. So why does it have a foothold in crude oil? SimonMontlake went to a SoCal town built by oil – and to a festival called “Oildorado,” which celebrates that fact. His full interview here: bit.ly/3KOIteK #oil #california #energy

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

In Gaza, war is a constant soundtrack. One musical artist teaches his students to sing above it. Find the link to a full profile of Ahmed Abu Amsha here: www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Will The U.S. and Canada have a deal on tariffs by August 1st? Watch a U.S. panel, including The Christian Science Monitor's Linda Feldmann discuss the the current deal-making in this CBC News Network program. Video link found in the comments. 👉

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Is “Severance” - nominated for 27 Emmy awards - the greatest exploration of work-life imbalance ever filmed? In its satirical moments, the series raises questions about what makes work – and, indeed, life – meaningful. 👉 Find two related story links in comments.

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The L.A. Press Club has presented 1st place awards to The Christian Science Monitor team of writer Francine Kiefer and photographer Melanie Stetson Freeman. The story reports on what happens when Chinese migrants cross the Mexican border. Their encounters at US ports of entry skyrocketed in 2023.

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

To lull my kids in the car on hectic days, I crank up the real classics – think Bach, Chopin, and Mozart. 👉 www.csmonitor.com/The-Cultu...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

In Marottichal, every home has a chessboard – and two-thirds of residents play the game. 👉 www.csmonitor.com/The-Cultu...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

As the Senate takes up the House One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some Republicans question if it favors rich people over the party’s working-class base. 👉 www.csmonitor.com/Business/...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

After a lifetime on the road, my books finally got the storybook ending they deserved – and so did I. 👉 www.csmonitor.com/The-Cultu...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

States are now more involved in tracking student data, but with the extent of a federal role increasingly less clear, the door is opening for talk of reform. 👉 www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educa...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Steve Bannon warns Trump against heavy US involvement in Iran 👉 www.csmonitor.com/USA/Polit...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

President Donald Trump’s new travel ban draws on lessons from his first term. He cites national security justification for the restrictions, while critics point to legal and moral problems. 👉 www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justi...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

If you are a fan of great feature writing, head to the stories of Ken Makin, Ira Porter, and Cameron Pugh. SJF announced that the three earned 3rd prize in the category, Inclusion & Representation in Features. You can find links to their stories in the comments.

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Love great movie reviews? Peter Rainer is the reviewer to follow. He was the first-place winner of SFJ’s 2025 Excellence-in-Features prize. Awards are not new to Peter. He’s a 3-time LA Press Club award-winner and a 1998 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Find his reviews here: bit.ly/43L4BwY

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 29/05/2024

TRUST—New projects cultivate accountability and community cooperation on education by tying funding to verifiable results. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 29/05/2024

TRUST—The MSPCA’s Boston community outreach unit has a nonjudgmental approach to forming partnerships. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 28/05/2024

TRUST—Public service means genuinely wanting good for others, says Michael Wear, author of “The Spirit of Our Politics.” Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 28/05/2024

TRUST—When the culture wars erupted in two small towns in the Pacific Northwest, citizens formed an alliance to work on common ground in their community. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 24/05/2024

TRUST—The U.S. has faced setbacks to its standing and influence in Africa, losing out to China and Russia. A perennial concern on the continent has been, will the U.S. deliver on what it promised? Hosting Kenya’s leader offers a path forward. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 21/05/2024

TRUST—Election-related fraud is very rare. And safeguards are in place for mailed ballots. Yet distrust in the system remains high among Republican voters. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 21/05/2024

TRUST—Despite sparring over tariffs and myriad security disputes, the U.S. and China forge ties on two shared threats with touches of personal warmth and respect. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

TRUST—Mondragón, Spain, is the home of an innovative cooperative that uses capitalism to provide a different and more equitable vision of economic success. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 14/05/2024

TRUST—Media scrambled to get Afghan colleagues out after the Taliban takeover. The Monitor had some success, but some remain. This is their story. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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The Christian Science Monitor @csmonitor.bsky.social · 09/05/2024

TRUST—As we stooped down to pick up litter, my neighbors and I rose above our partisan differences. Find the full story at the link below. www.csmonitor.com/trust&cmpid=...

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