Observer Arts

Dead aid

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

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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John Newcomb/Superstock/Getty Images
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
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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iStock/sololos
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

Friend or spouse?

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

A closer look at the stars

The more we learn about the universe, the more the mystery deepens
By David Wilson
Column

Generations

The class of 1944
By Patricia Clarke
Column

Decoding the Bible

Do Earthlings have a special claim on God?
By James Christie
Also in the February 2010 print edition

Also in the February 2010 print edition


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