Millions of men, women, and children worldwide are victims of human trafficking.  Many face sexual exploitation. And it gets more complicated. By Stephanie Hanes

Monitor editor, John Yemma:  “This week, our Commentary team launches a series of debates on election-year issues.  On Page 35 are the pros and cons of marijuana legalization.  We’ll also explore affirmative action, immigration, voter ID laws, foreign policy, health care, job creation, and the federal budget.  You may agree with one side or the other.  But just in case you don’t see the world only in black and white, we are also offering an essay that explores a middle way.”

26 COVER STORY:  Human trafficking: a complex scourge

15 WOMEN’S ISSUES: Obama vs. Romney- the differences are sharp on health care, abortion rights.

18 FOCUS: OBESITY: Latin America’s weighty woes

21 FOCUS:  PUBLIC SCHOOLS: How does Massachusetts excel?

44 DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Phadiela Cooper, South African principal has made a poor township school into one of her country’s best.  Her secret: Everything is “for the kids.”

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You may use our computer for spiritual research and to listen to audio interviews, watch video lectures, or read articles online at church websites below.  Learn more about God’s love for all and how a deeper understanding of God brings healing.

www.christianscience.com           Christian Science basics, Daily Lift and more on this link

www.jsh-online.com       Helpful articles and more on your spiritual journey

http://time4thinkers.com/            For youth of all ages