All The Monitor's View
Reversing the odds on the gambling industryA rise in gambling addiction has pushed three former industry bigwigs to lobby for reforms.
Syria鈥檚 war victims as peacemakersA verdict in a German court against a former Syrian official accused of heinous crimes during his country鈥檚 war has given hope to victims that they can play a role for peace.
The power of sport to quell violence in AfricaThe continent鈥檚 premier soccer tournament has pushed this year鈥檚 host, war-torn Cameroon, to be a showcase for peace.
How aid can nudge the TalibanThe US and UN vow that assistance for Afghanistan鈥檚 humanitarian crisis goes to the people, empowering them, not a suspect regime.
The natural rights behind Kazakhstan protestsA global trend toward autocratic rule was defied by a mass, unplanned protest asserting civic rights in the Central Asian country.
A brighter future: How do we get there?A new Smithsonian exhibit challenges visitors to draw on their own inspiration and creativity to imagine a better world.
Space 2022: To the moon 鈥� and beyondMany nations plan uncrewed lunar missions. One goal: Use the moon as practice before sending humans to Mars.
EVs: Coming on like Lightning?Demand for electric pickup trucks and sporty cars puts more shine on the future of EVs.
One reason to trust in democracy鈥檚 resilienceThe life of South Africa鈥檚 Desmond Tutu displayed the power of persistent good.
New year, new thinkingPoets past and present help us look beyond old challenges to the better world we can achieve.
The Christmas gift not in short supplyMany people find acts of kindness are not only in abundance,聽but also better reflect the loving spirit of Christmas.
Smart toys that snitch on kidsMore and more toys under the Christmas tree include connections to the internet and could present privacy problems.聽
Books carry inmates beyond the bars鈥淩eading is where I found freedom,鈥� says a formerly incarcerated man who鈥檚 placing microlibraries in prisons across the United States.
Help for Afghan refugeesAt this season of giving, Americans are reaching out to thousands who aided the U.S. and now are arriving with little but the clothes on their backs.
Giving out of abundanceThe movement to 鈥渂uy nothing鈥� for holiday gifts and instead give away聽items taps into an innate, planet-friendly generosity.
Message from the young: The future鈥檚 going to be all rightA poll shows that young Americans are the most confident U.S. generation that things will get better. And youths in poorer nations are even more confident.
The right way to give away a fortuneMacKenzie Scott has donated $8.6 billion to charities in the last 18 months. But some聽 question her approach. Learning the best way to do it could set a valuable example.
Given a chance, forests bounce backIn many cases, land cleared of trees can return to its forested state quicker than thought possible, an encouraging sign.
The gig work problem: Who is an employee, anyway?The European Commission is proposing rules that seek to bring more clarity and fairness to the murky world of app-based self-employment.
Healing the Russia-Ukraine faith divideEnding Kremlin aggression against Ukraine will take a dialogue between each country鈥檚 Orthodox churches.
