Samantha Laine
The Christian Science Monitor
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Past articles by Samantha:
FIXcast: The Next Generation of Nuclear Energy
In this new podcast episode from 'FIXcast,' host Samantha Laine and Monitor staff David Unger discuss nuclear energy – and the biggest signs of progress in the wake of the Fukushima disaster. → Read More
Introducing FIXcast: Fighting Modern Slavery
In this new podcast episode from 'FIXcast,' a podcast on progress from The Christian Science Monitor, Samantha Laine and Stacy Teicher Khadaroo discuss human trafficking in tandem with the Monitor's series. → Read More
'Ashley's War' shares the untold stories of women in combat
Journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon follows the Cultural Support Team – a group of women supporting America's special operation forces in Afghanistan – through both the heaven and hell of battle. → Read More
Why eight Texas friends built their own town
Four couples with 20 years of friendship under their belts decided to build their own town, popularly referred to as 'Bestie Row.' Is the new modern commune something others should consider? → Read More
Michelle Obama Tuskegee University speech: What did she say about racism?
On Saturday, first lady Michelle Obama related the tale of the Tuskegee Airmen and what they went through to the most recent graduates of the historically black Alabama university. → Read More
Michelle Obama Tuskegee University speech: What did she say about racism? (+video)
On Saturday, first lady Michelle Obama related the tale of the Tuskegee Airmen and what they went through to the most recent graduates of the historically black Alabama university. → Read More
Chinese company takes 6,400 employees on French vacation
Tiens Group will spend $15 million on a group vacation for over half of its employees. Is this the newest way to ensure employees take time away from work to become more productive? → Read More
What if spiders could fly? In Chicago, perhaps they do. (+video)
Every year, Chicago is inundated with "flying" spiders, and they're not the only city. How do spiders do it? → Read More
What if spiders could fly? In Chicago, perhaps they do.
Every year, Chicago is inundated with "flying" spiders, and they're not the only city. How do spiders do it? → Read More
Deflategate report: Tom Brady knew about under-inflated footballs (+video)
The 'Deflategate' report says that Tom Brady was 'generally aware' that New England Patriots employees were under-inflating footballs. What happens next? → Read More
Deflategate report: Tom Brady knew about under-inflated footballs
The 'Deflategate' report says that Tom Brady was 'generally aware' that New England Patriots employees were under-inflating footballs. What happens next? → Read More
Is that dog following me? A novel new animal rescue ad campaign.
New advertising campaigns try to sway people to adopt animals as animal rescue shelters face new challenges. → Read More
US offers $20 million bounty for ISIS leaders. Does money really talk?
The reward raises the question of whether money is enough to motivate individuals to turn in dangerous terrorists. → Read More
Why China is forcing Muslims in one village to sell alcohol
Will this effort to 'weaken religion' aid in counterterrorism efforts or exacerbate the problem? → Read More
Why China is forcing its Muslims to sell alcohol
Will this effort to 'weaken religion' aid in counterterrorism efforts or exacerbate the problem? → Read More
What's the cost of reform? In Ferguson, it may be $1,335/hour
The city of Ferguson, Mo. has hired high-profile attorney Dan K. Webb to assist the city in bringing about reform within the police department. → Read More
How Utah reduced homelessness by more than 90 percent
Utah cut its chronically homeless population by more than 90 percent. A shift from emergency relief to a prevention approach is saving Utah and other states money and reduces homelessness. → Read More
How Utah reduced homelessness by more than 90 percent (+video)
Utah cut its chronically homeless population by more than 90 percent. A shift from emergency relief to a prevention approach is saving Utah and other states money and reduces homelessness. → Read More
A week of progress: Nigerian army rescues another 234 women from Boko Haram (+video)
The Nigerian army rescued another 234 women from the Sambisa Forest, raising the total count to at least 677 rescued individuals in the past week. Why is the government pushing offensive action now? → Read More
A week of progress: Nigerian army rescues another 234 women from Boko Haram
The Nigerian army rescued another 234 women from the Sambisa Forest, raising the total count to at least 677 rescued individuals in the past week. Why is the government pushing offensive action now? → Read More