All The Monitor's View
Ukraine鈥檚 knock-on effect on democracyOther places struggling against dictators find inspiration in the bravery of Ukrainians to fight for freedom.
A Senate airing on the uses of punishmentThe hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson highlight the need to refine court sentencing to better define justice.
A brighter light on Russian war crimesCalling out crimes like genocide, such as the U.S. just did for Myanmar, may deter violence against civilians in other conflicts.
Ukraine as Africa鈥檚 inflection pointThe Russian invasion impels many Africans to seek a stronger self-image of freedom.
A humble, climate-friendly pioneer in architectureFor the first time, the profession鈥檚 biggest prize goes to an African, someone whose village origins help define new ideas in building design.
Fighting inflation by minting new ideasCentral banks struggle to battle rising prices while a core solution might lie in what鈥檚 happening already: more innovation.
Gavels for truth against Russia鈥檚 war liesUkraine has wisely used three international courts to both win preliminary findings against the invasion and gain further international support.
Land rights for Africa鈥檚 tillersWomen do most of the farm work yet own little of the land. New models of teaching land rights are shifting attitudes, notably among men.
To help end the war, shape Ukraine鈥檚 peace
A battered nation once again at batDuring a long labor dispute that threatened the season, pro baseball had to learn a lesson about how to treat each other.
In Chile, will meekness make a strong leader?A new president promises broad dialogue and a gradual approach. Can such humility help win a liberal agenda?
Ukraine鈥檚 example for other bullied democraciesThe civic unity of Ukrainians may inspire countries like Taiwan, South Korea, and Iraq in resisting dictators nearby.
In Ethiopia, women trace the outlines of peaceEven as war continues, civil society groups and international human rights lawyers seek post-conflict healing based on the rights of the most vulnerable.
The other front in Russia鈥檚 war on UkraineCorruption may account for Russia鈥檚 slow military advances even as the West rises to block dirty wealth from the Russian elite.
Time to clean out the wardrobe?The world鈥檚 highly polluting fashion industry faces a regulatory bill in New York that might help consumers rethink their relationship to the clothes they buy.
Southwest鈥檚 dryness shifts rivalries over waterThe longest drought in 1,200 years along the Colorado River system forces stakeholders to develop trust to find shared solutions.
The help-a-refugee way to save UkraineGenerosity toward the war鈥檚 refugees, especially non-Ukrainians, helps counter Russia鈥檚 excuse for the invasion.
A public defender鈥檚 approach to justiceA Supreme Court nominee who served as a public defender could bring insights on how to better balance the interests of society and defendants.
Ukrainians break some mental chainsThe shock of the invasion also led to a shock about Ukraine鈥檚 response, which has included a helpline for Russian families seeking information on their soldiers.
Freedom from fear flares again in TunisiaThe spirit of the Arab Spring lives on in public opposition to an elected leader鈥檚 grab for absolute power, causing him to acknowledge a need for judicial independence.
