Politicians are experts when it comes to big “buts." It’s rare to go to Washington, D.C., or any state capitol and find a politician that isn’t fond of "buts." In politics, progress often dies not ...

For many, being a Catholic nowadays is like saying you're a Star Trek fan. They feel the need to immediately caveat it with a denial that they're a "trekkie." I hear so many people talk of their ...

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 ...