All The Monitor's View
- The kindly calm after a stormLike many natural disasters, hurricanes often push communities to respond with a climate of trust and compassion.
- The force of contrition this Oct. 7A year of conflict in the Middle East 鈥 and beyond 鈥 has led many to reflect on their roles in causing friction and on ways to end it.
- Vibrant times for children鈥檚 rhymesA British survey measures youthful joy in verse, establishing a basis for happiness that lasts a lifetime.
- Forgiveness in time of warDespite its struggle with Russia, Ukraine seeks to reconcile with Poland over historical grievances.
- Civility鈥檚 art of listeningA vice presidential debate brought out some respectful deliberation and a nudge toward civility by the journalist moderators.
- Winning elections with voices of truthOne of Europe鈥檚 smaller nations finds it can counter a Russian-led "firehose of falsehoods."
- Democracy鈥檚 tail winds in LebanonSetbacks for Hezbollah open a door for the aspirations of young Lebanese to be governed by nonsectarian, elected leaders.
- Equality as 鈥榖irthright鈥 in MyanmarMilitary rule is eroding in the Southeast Asian state because pro-democracy women have claimed equality for themselves.
- Mercy鈥檚 role against human smugglingWhen a criminal transporter of migrants confesses and asks for forgiveness, it opens a new solution for global migration.
- Avoiding war by truth-tellingThe Philippines arms itself against China鈥檚 aggression by exposing violent incidents at sea by Chinese vessels.
- Signs of a 鈥楽outh Asian Spring鈥Sri Lanka鈥檚 election fits a pattern in the region as more voters expect honesty in leaders and equality in their rule.
- A Chinese answer to anti-foreigner hateThe killing of a Japanese boy in China evokes strong reaction to Beijing鈥檚 use of anti-Japan propaganda as a tool of control.
- Pro athletes as star exemplarsFans see high character as much as sports prowess in sports greats like Caitlin Clark and Shohei Ohtani
- Humble pivots to a political centerIn three democracies, opponents are trying to forge alliances. In one, civility and respect are winning.
- Reviving the spirit of givingA major report looks at causes for the drop in charitable giving. One remedy: Look at all ways of giving, especially those driven by spiritual thinking.
- Venezuela鈥檚 future hangs on factsTelling the truth about an election鈥檚 results may be the opposition鈥檚 best strategy against the regime.
- Ukraine鈥檚 high ground in RussiaBy welcoming scrutiny of its military incursion into Russia, Ukraine abides by rules of war and wins over world opinion.
- The new kids in the huddleGirls are flocking to a variation of American football 鈥 鈥渇lag,鈥 as it is called 鈥 that elevates agility and teamwork. This more inclusive version does away with the physical contact of the traditional game.
- Cherishing 鈥榗limate volunteers鈥After floods in Bangladesh 鈥 and just after a democratic renewal 鈥 a mass of volunteers sets a model for citizen participation in responding to extreme weather.
- Honesty as income in ArgentinaAn amnesty for tax cheats is part of a broad attack on corruption and an attempt to build a culture of integrity.