Observer Arts

Dead aid

Economist-turned-author says foreign aid is a political and humanitarian disaster

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Six Months in Sudan

MSF doctor asks why atrocities draw so little reaction from the global community

Wars, Guns and Votes

New book links honest democratic elections to rising incomes

Common Wealth

Sachs shows that sustainable development is achievable

Half the Sky

Authors say elevating women is key to making progress on poverty

February 2010 Features

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Hope for the heartland

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Rural Canada is in the midst of changes that will transform it forever. In many places, the local church is the glue that holds communities together. By Frank Dabbs

Fighting a new battle

Injured Canadian soldier Mike McTeague lies in bed, hugged by his father, Sean. Photo by Sun Media

Soldiers wounded in Afghanistan face a different kind of adversity when they return home and try to restart their lives By Larry Krotz

Infinite sanctuary

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As our knowledge of the universe expands, will our understanding of God keep pace? By Kevin Spurgaitis

Reality cheque

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Does the money you spend reflect the values you hold? At tax time, life’s balance sheet is revealed. By Richard Wright

Everyday Ethics

Your marriage has been under stress, and your husband has planned a second honeymoon for Valentine's. Just before your departure, your best friend calls. It is the first anniversary of her spouse's death, and she says she really needs company. What do you do?
By Ruth McQuirter Scott and Ken Gallinger

Observations