Opinion - The Christian Science Monitor

Washington - What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day's roots are intertwined with those of our Nation, and its history traces the American narrative. Full Story »

London - In the past week, the first-ever president of Europe was appointed, the momentum for December's Copenhagen conference on climate change gathered pace, and new figures revealed that the recession is officially over in most European Union countries. Full Story »

Washington and New York - "There is no such thing as a little freedom," said Walter Cronkite. "Either you are all free, or you are not free." Full Story »

The prospect of 10 percent unemployment persisting into next year's elections has Congress itching to do something directly on "job creation." Lawmakers, no doubt, are hearing plenty from jobless Americans who won't have plenty to put on the table this Thanksgiving. More then 7.3 million people have lost full-time work since the recession began in late 2007. Full Story »

Thomaston, Maine - I've always regarded children's birthday parties with a little trepidation. With choreographed theme parties, home-delivered bouncy castles, and gift bags for every child (and sibling) now the status quo, it is hard to feel good about just grilling hot dogs at the neighborhood park. Full Story »

London - In the run-up to talks with Iran last month, many in Europe and the United States asked whether Iran would, or even could, come clean on its nuclear activities. Full Story »

Drum roll, please. After much fanfare, the European Union has its first permanent president and its first foreign policy chief – and few people have ever heard of them. Full Story »

Beijing - China's role in the international policy debate has been rising in tandem with its growing economy. As a key member of the G-20, China is helping to elaborate the global policy priorities for the future and devise solutions to global problems. Full Story »

Berkeley, Calif. - President Obama says he wants to "rebalance" the economic relationship between China and the US as part of his plan to restart the American jobs machine. Full Story »

Mexico City - Few issues have caused as much of a stir this year as the question of whether illegal immigrants will be included in the Democratic healthcare bill. Full Story »