All The Monitor's View
The attraction of peace to end COVID-19The U.N.鈥檚 success in asking for cease-fires in world conflicts can help push the Security Council to finally act against the coronavirus.
鈥楶ray for Boris鈥� and other signs of spiritual revivalThe global prayers for the British leader are an example of the health crisis forcing a new interest in how spiritual ideas bring healing.
A crisis forcing humility from the bottom upElected leaders are under pressure to mirror the unity of their societies and cooperate to end the coronavirus crisis.
In worship, still touching hearts if not each otherFor Jews, Muslims, and 海角大神s, a temporary absence of in-person services can lead to fresh approaches to reaching others.
Care for the social ills of isolationLockdowns are leading to upticks in problem behaviors, such as domestic abuse. Compassion more than money is needed.
Reversing power grabs during a pandemicHungary鈥檚 leader gets a lesson on why electoral legitimacy is needed to deal with the coronavirus.
A crisis that draws the best from investorsCompanies known for their ethical policies are faring better in a virus-stricken stock market. The crisis is rewarding good behavior.
Pondering a Walden experience?A careful outdoor escape from self-isolation can bring sublime relief from fear of a disease.
Self-isolation opens a door to national serviceStaying home, or venturing out to volunteer, sets a high mark for mass sacrifice. A federal panel suggests new ways to expand such civic engagement.
Mercy for the lonely in a pandemicWith self-isolation now the rule in Britain, an army of volunteers brings help and companionship to the loneliest.
Trading handguns for hand wipesSeveral armed groups have heeded a U.N. call for cease-fires to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The move reflects an emerging 鈥渃onscience鈥� to see 鈥渢he folly of war.鈥�
From Wuhan to Manhattan, a great sifting of what鈥檚 enduringAs China emerges from coronavirus lockdown, it can reveal if more lasting norms have been embraced.
Europe rises from its sickbedDespite woes like the coronavirus and Brexit, the European Union looks to expand its values and influence in the Balkans.
Self-isolation as a gift, not a grindStaying home is not only a sanctuary from a virus but also a still place to reorder life鈥檚 priorities.
Electric-car sales will zoom over latest bumpsThe current low pump prices and the slowing economy can鈥檛 deter the rising advantages for EVs.
The unhailed progress for women in politicsThe Democratic presidential race still holds hope for women. So do the numbers of lawmakers and governors.
Amid coronavirus, Iraq aims for a higher politicsA prime minister-designate tries to form a government that lives up to young people鈥檚 democratic ideals 鈥� and protects Iraqis from the virus outbreak.
A pandemic's generous respondersCharitable giving has spiked as fast as the virus, filling in the gaps of government response to the crisis.
Tending to those most vulnerable and aloneSeniors isolated in a house or care facility during this crisis need new expressions of contact and care.
To end a pandemic, the world becomes a classroomThe learning curve has been steep for nations in adopting qualities of leadership that can stop the coronavirus.
