All The Monitor's View
Take a cue from Britain on sports gamblingA rise in the number of children as problem gamblers has the government cracking down. States in the U.S. rushing to allow sports gambling should take note.
Political hate crimes in Oregon: What can end such violence?Police are on a steep learning curve to prevent clashes between rival demonstrators. Curbing such hate crimes will take more than holding perpetrators accountable.
Democracies try to boost public serviceVarious leaders propose incentives for volunteering as a way to rebuild trust and instill a culture of giving. In the U.S., two presidential candidates have made it a campaign issue.
Europe fortifies the independence of judges聽The European Union鈥檚 highest legal body put Poland on notice to uphold rule of law. The ruling also counters Russia鈥檚 claim that liberal values are history.
It鈥檚 back to voters to curb partisan gerrymanderingThe Supreme Court鈥檚 decision not to get involved with an inherently political process throws the responsibility back to citizens to decide the boundaries of their political communities.
How the world adjusts to new family formsA U.N. report cites a growing diversity in types of families, requiring shifts in laws and policies. Whatever their kind, families still are the bedrock of love and identity.
Iran鈥檚 voices that may drive peace with the U.S.In the U.S.-Iran showdown, those in the U.S. advocating restraint are obvious. In Iran, less so. But it may be women, chafing at social bans, who give the regime pause.
A candle of civility lit in Turkey鈥檚 electionThe victor in Istanbul鈥檚 mayoral race, Ekrem 陌mamo臒lu, showed the world how to win against a ruler bent on destroying opponents.
What can restrain a US-Iran conflictMoral pressure to protect civilians is rising in many forums, helping to set a limit on wider war.
Court鈥檚 burden in keeping religious harmonyA Supreme Court ruling that allows an old war-memorial cross to stay in public hands shows the justices again trying to keep the peace on matters of faith in the public square.
A global moment for the #MeToo movementWorld leaders have a chance to enact a pact against sexual harassment in the workplace. Even debating the issue reveals a revolution in thought about respect and equality for all.
Facebook banks on a globe-uniting currencyThe launch of the 鈥楲ibra鈥� cryptocurrency next year will help reimagine the purpose of money in a distrustful world.
Hong Kong鈥檚 quiet message to BeijingIf the sheer size of Sunday鈥檚 pro-democracy protest was not enough, then other signals from the crowds might persuade China to rethink its growing grip on the semi-autonomous city.
Robots: Job killers or co-workers?Intelligent machines are moving rapidly into the workplace, sometimes in unexpected ways. The low US unemployment rate may be masking a big challenge in the near future.
To clear the air, go undergroundThe big challenge of global warming needs big ideas to mitigate it. Two well-known ways to bury carbon dioxide in the ground keep looking like an important part of the solution.
What's at stake in Hong KongProtesters are trying to prevent an extradition law that would send Hong Kong citizens into Chinese courts with a questionable reputation for fairness.聽
Back to the moonThe Artemis space program is scheduled to return Americans, including the first woman, to the lunar surface in 2024. But can the US muster the political will to really make it happen?
Centering a nation鈥檚 budget on 'well-being鈥�New Zealand just enacted an innovative plan that requires government spending to contribute to the well-being of its citizens in specific ways.
When rules are not enough to curb corruptionEven in the world鈥檚 least-corrupt countries, recent scandals have led to a search for new ways to appeal to individual integrity as a solution.
Sudan鈥檚 great strength after a massacreDespite the military鈥檚 mass killing, the Sudanese have already created a new society over six months of peaceful and inclusive protests.
