All The Monitor's View
A global advocate of integrity checks its ownCharges of bribe-taking against members of the European Parliament trigger moral soul-searching and reform in the EU.
Earthquake aid as a peacemakerSyria鈥檚 concession to open border crossings for relief convoys could open a door for an end to a long conflict.
Europe鈥檚 weapon against Russian disinformationUkraine鈥檚 truth-telling about Moscow鈥檚 plot against neighboring Moldova shows how to defeat lies and secrecy.
An election that sizes up Africa鈥檚 progressNigerians vote for a new president Feb. 25, with a notable upgrade in civic virtues, such as inclusivity, contrition, and ballot integrity.
New Jersey鈥檚 new take on supersized sports bettingJust in time for the Super Bowl, the state鈥檚 historic pride in legalized gambling now includes required help for risky gamblers.
A prod for integrity in IndiaFraud allegations against a conglomerate with close ties to Prime Minister Modi are renewing calls for clean, fair governance.
More trust, less bust for cryptocurrencyThe fall of many crypto鈥檚 giants has led to no crypto ads in the 2023 Super Bowl. The industry is huddling around integrity building.
The bonds that earthquakes can鈥檛 shakePeople in the Turkish city at the epicenter of Monday鈥檚 quakes provide a model of inclusion, integration, and compassion.
Power of peace in Iran鈥檚 protestsThe values behind the nonviolent resistance of Iranian demonstrators are helping erode the legitimacy of a violent regime.
Plucking Peru from a democratic plungeAs in many Latin American countries, Peru鈥檚 upheavals are compelling some leaders to offer honest governance and perhaps uproot entrenched elites and corrupt ways.
Pockets of progress with otherworldly purposesTwo surveys cite successful struggles for honest governance and why humanity must focus on curbing corruption 鈥� perhaps even in space.聽
Recharging a river with a flow of trustThe Colorado River water crisis is forging new partnerships among rival users, perhaps healing wounds from a century of social and legal imbalance.
Saving democracy by shielding judgesFrom Lebanon to Hong Kong, leaders see judicial independence 鈥� and civic equality before the law 鈥� as essential.
After Memphis, peals of unity in defining justiceThe public response to another incident of police brutality offers one measure of progress toward ensuring law enforcement stays with the law.
A rising global norm against briberyAmid world pacts against corruption, one practice stands out: companies adopting an international standard to build a culture of integrity.
Small country, model gains in AfricaGambia鈥檚 democratic gains top a new index of Africa鈥檚 progress in building societies based on justice and equality.
Ukraine鈥檚 other war front wins a few battlesAn arrest and a flurry of firings and resignations point to new victories against corruption 鈥� and for rising public demands for integrity.
A nod to Palestinian equalityThe ordaining of the first female 海角大神 pastor in the Holy Land amplifies the importance of women to peace.
China, Russia show freedom鈥檚 role in 鈥榙isruptive鈥� scienceAn exodus of talent in both countries is driven by researchers seeking a free flow of ideas that can revive breakthroughs in thought.
The social medium of happinessThe antidote to the disruptive effects of internet disinformation may reside more in caring relationships than government regulations.
