All The Monitor's View
For America鈥檚 poorest communities, opportunity knocksUnder new tax rules, patient investors can now lift up distressed areas with new businesses over 10 years, reducing geographic inequality in the U.S.
A planeload of truth lands in VenezuelaA dictator finally admits his regime has a humanitarian crisis and lets in foreign aid from the Red Cross. His reversal will help expose other lies and bring back democracy.
The rebirth of Notre Dame鈥檚 purposeThe fire in the iconic Gothic cathedral did not destroy its original role as a gathering place for grand purposes. Its restoration will only affirm the ideas that shaped the famed structure.
Indonesia鈥檚 youth put candidates to the testThe top quality in a leader expected by young voters is honesty, a sign that a coming election may help hasten Indonesia鈥檚 efforts against corruption.
Why Sudan rejects hate-baiting dictatorsThe protests that helped oust a dictator revealed a rejection of a regime鈥檚 many attempts to create enemies as a way to stay in power. The unity of the protesters on shared ideals may still win out.
A light of understanding into black holesThe first image of a black hole raises as many questions as it answers about the nature of time, space, and matter.聽
Putting the global back into the global economyA worldwide slowdown requires more 鈥榮ynchronized鈥� policies between countries to ensure the greater good prevails.
India鈥檚 big choice for integrity in governanceElections for Parliament could add momentum to anti-corruption reforms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A battle for equality in LibyaJust as the country was set for a reconciliation conference to design a democracy, the strongest warlord attacks the capital, perhaps on a mistaken belief that Libyans want dictatorship. The UN has proved him wrong.
The force of peace in Algeria's protestsBy their tactics, millions of demonstrators in the North African nation set an alternative to the military鈥檚 long use of force to dictate who rules.
Forbearance while playing FortniteThe highly sophisticated 鈥� and to some, highly addictive 鈥� video game requires parents to be more sophisticated in how they guide their kids to interact with Fortnite鈥檚 newest versions.
From slugfest to lovefest in ChicagoIn the finest American tradition, the winner and loser in the April 2 mayoral contest met in a gracious, postelection moment of unity. May other politicians take note.
When voters opt for candidates who uniteElections in Turkey and Slovakia saw winners who reject hateful and polarizing rhetoric with promises of healing across political divides.
This migrant surge calls for cross-border solutionsCentral America, Mexico, and the U.S. can recognize each other鈥檚 urgent needs and stem the flow of families seeking asylum.
Elections to watch, perhaps to admireIn many contests, a recent trend in favor of an anti-corruption norm is showing up. It is all part of building 鈥淧lanet Integrity.鈥�
Defeating Islamic State with justice, not just gunsThe fall of the militant group鈥檚 last enclave also brought a plea for an international court to try the captured foreign fighters. The U.N. must heed the plea.
Saving the merit in March Madness from gamblingAs more states rush to legalize sports betting, college athletics are pleading for help against gambling鈥檚 influence. Schools need to buckle down on their values of meretricious achievement.
Plan now to heal a post-Maduro VenezuelaBy preparing for a return of democracy and economic health, the interim president and his foreign partners can create an incentive for a transition of power.
Why Americans need a peek at the Mueller reportTo prevent future foreign meddling in elections, we must know why Trump campaign officials did not collude with Russia.
A cyclone鈥檚 wake-up call on climate adaptationThis month鈥檚 massive storm in southern Africa highlights the need for helping poorer nations build up resilience against flooding.
