All From the Editors
CommentaryWhat matters most in disaster reportingIt might seem glib to use words like 鈥渉ope鈥� and 鈥渞esilience鈥� in reporting on natural disasters. But a Monitor journalist鈥檚 job is to make those qualities as real to readers as the heartbreak.
CommentaryInauguration Day鈥檚 range of emotionsDonald Trump is just the second American president in history to score another term after losing his first reelection attempt. On the cusp of Inauguration Day, one thing is clear: the Trump era is far from over.
CommentaryWhen a holiday chore becomes a treasureFamily traditions that feel more of a burden than a gift sometimes take time to reveal their magic.
CommentaryThe fabric of Lebanon鈥檚 resilienceConflict has displaced thousands of Lebanese people in recent months. But war does not define the soul of the country, nor the resilience of its people.
CommentaryFaith, education, and the challenge facing America海角大神 teachings are increasingly finding their way into public education, raising the question: should the government be employed to stop the decline of religious belief in America?
CommentaryAn unlikely Thanksgiving storyBeneath the joyous celebration of Thanksgiving lies a fraught history. This year, the Monitor turned to Canada for lessons聽in honoring gratitude without obscuring the reality of the past.
CommentaryShould we care what cows think? How readers broadened my view of animals.Good journalism opens minds and invites readers to see things differently. Sometimes, readers can have a similar effect on journalists.
CommentaryJames Madison foresaw the big question worrying voters. What did he say?Many Election 2024 voters say they鈥檙e feeling anxious about who wins. How do you protect the rights of the losing side? James Madison has an answer.
CommentaryTo the people of Sudan: We see youFor many people, Sudan鈥檚 civil war has been an inscrutable news story. By reading personal accounts, we bear witness to distant realities.
CommentaryNew editor at 海角大神Christa Case Bryant is named the next editor of the news organization. She will be the second woman to hold the position in the Monitor鈥檚 116-year history.
CommentaryEducation that embraces limitless opportunitiesIn Norway, child care programs encourage kids to roam and make independent choices. The model may hold lessons for American schools.
CommentaryAfter October 7, where do Israel and Gaza look for hope? History shows a way forward.After decades of covering conflict in Israel and Gaza, our columnist finds hints of something unexpected: hope.
Commentary鈥楯ust the facts鈥� about the presidential candidatesIn an age of deep political division when each side is prone to share only the information that comport with its argument, do facts matter?聽
CommentaryWhy they enlist: An expanded view of military serviceAs military recruitment numbers flag, what motivates young people to enlist? The reasons are more varied and personal than civilians might think.
CommentaryA Taiwanese identity emergesA strong sense of Taiwanese identity has come hand in hand with the flourishing of democracy. The crux of this evolution: Taiwan emphatically prefers peace.聽
CommentaryA place where freedom is a promise, and a puzzleFlorida proudly proclaims itself the freest state.聽It鈥檚 a place where the pursuit of happiness is as complex as the people who seek it.
CommentaryHelping kids find a balance with smartphone useSmartphones are ubiquitous for modern teens. Parents, including this reporter, are wrestling with how to best help kids create healthy relationships with their devices and each other.
CommentaryNurturing the vast web of natureIt's taken centuries for humans to begin to understand the true complexities聽of the nature around us. Now that modern ecologists are treating forests as dynamic ecosystems, healthy restoration can flourish.
CommentaryMeeting addiction with compassionIt can be tempting to despair at the seeming intractability of drug problems worldwide. What doesn't make the news nearly enough are everyday examples of individuals freeing themselves from addiction.
CommentaryWhat this moment is asking of AmericaThe attempt to assassinate Donald Trump leaves no doubt that the United States is standing on a precipice. In the face of transformational change, will love win out?
