All From the Editors
EditorialsThe news bubble around Vladimir PutinWhat we tell others can end up convincing us as well. The Russian leader has created a modern, Russia-centric news machine that puts forth his view of the world. Is he deceiving himself?
EditorialsWhat our freedom demandsIn the fight against heroin and other addictive substances, the slippery slope of self-gratification is too often overlooked and the need for self-control too often minimized.
EditorialsThe never-ending energy transitionEverything goes in the world of energy. 聽We鈥檙e splitting atoms, wood, and hydrocarbons; tapping the heat of the planet and harnessing its wind and waves. We're harvesting sunshine, squeezing fuel out of corn and sugar cane, and fracturing shale. No one technology looks like it will carry the day.
EditorialsAn appetite larger than EarthFor most of history, humans struggled to survive in the natural world. Today, the very success of the human race has put nature under severe stress. Now it is up to humans to help.
EditorialsToward a global collaborationThe Internet is more than cat videos. It was born with the promise of making us all smarter by connecting smart people everywhere. Guess what? It is actually doing that. Look at the case of prodigies discovered in the far corners of the globe.
EditorialsPeople constantly adapt. So do their beliefs.Like 海角大神s, Italians, Ohioians, and any other group of Americans, Muslims in America vary dramatically in how they apply what they believe to their lives.聽
EditorialsWe're learning smarter ways to helpIn a disaster, humans rush to help. May they ever do so. But when rescue turns to recovery turns to rebuilding, there are smarter ways to offer a hand up without making it a hand out.
EditorialsSochi Olympics: What true heroism meansWhile it's fun to marvel at the physical and mental excellence on display in the Olympics, it is important to remember that democracy and freedom require not just a few heroes, stars, and celebrities but the committed participation of everyone.
EditorialsThe presidency: A job shapes a jobholderIn the sixth year of his presidency, Barack Obama's 'hope and change' slogan is a fading memory. His best option now may be to keep calm and carry on.
EditorialsRestoring America's productive humThe new chair of the Federal Reserve knows that Job 1 is jobs. Being out of work is individually and collectively debilitating. Gainful employment is good for everybody.
EditorialsPlanet polar: The lure of Earth's endsEarth's two poles are remote and dangerous. But they have what no nearby planet has: water, air, and abundant natural and biological resources. That makes these frigid regions hot.
EditorialsSeeing the news from the ground upThe spotlight of news usually falls on big, important issues -- "the rise of China," "the war on terror," "political conflict in Washington." But reporters gathering that news often find meaning in one-to-one relationships and small-scale incidents they encounter on the job. That's news too.
EditorialsIran: a door opensIran's culture is deep. Its people are complex. Its doors have for too long shut out the rest of the world. A Monitor reporter who returned to Iran after being barred for more than four years found Iranians eager to talk.
EditorialsFaith matters for Middle East 海角大神sAny religious movement encounters resistance. That is, of course, true of 海角大神ity, which was born in the always-conflicted Middle East. The dire circumstances of Middle East 海角大神s in the 21st century has brought them back to the fundamental faith of the first 海角大神s.
EditorialsSurfacing problems to solve themIs it better to bring sunlight to a disturbing issue to draw attention to it? Or is there a risk of fear-mongering -- or even enabling copy-cats? Nowhere is that tension more pronounced than with news of a teen suicide.
EditorialsNelson Mandela at the Monitor: A memorable visitor on a quiet SundayFive months after his release from his 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela visited Boston, and on a Sunday morning he dropped in on the reporters and editors of 海角大神.
EditorialsThe trend is your friendNews trends seldom seize attention through shock and awe. But while some trends are little more that fluff, others -- such as the quiet improvement in economic and civil security in Latin America -- recognize significant shifts well worth knowing.
EditorialsThe real social network: kindnessHumanity's age-old social network, which we benefit from and which we extend to others, is fueled by kindness. Researchers now believe that kindness is a powerful, self-reinforcing force.
EditorialsSpy world: The cost of digging too deepSpying has a long a colorful history. It has been amped up to extraordinary levels today by the National Security Agency and other super-secret operations. But there's a price for all that capability.
EditorialsWarriors with lasting legaciesThey were soldiers once and young. Now they have gray in their hair and are returning to Vietnam to help that country -- and themselves.
