All The Monitor's View
Lifting the clouds of doubt over votingFears over the integrity of the U.S. voting process are high. They shouldn鈥檛 be.
Why some world alliances endureAs the U.N. celebrates its 75th anniversary, its model of cooperation based on values is helping counter modern bullies.
When political clich茅s fall awayAfter an ambush of two police officers, a sheriff shows gratitude for both presidential candidates supporting public servants.
Who鈥檚 really 'in the room' of Afghan peace talksThe run-up to the first direct talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government took many players, least of which are Afghans 鈥� especially women 鈥� demanding peace and rights.
After a megafire, what Paradise foundThe California town, largely burned in 2018 by the state鈥檚 worst fire, is teaching others in the West how to respond to the region鈥檚 record fires.
Pandemic鈥檚 bright light on drug preventionThe other health crisis in 2020 鈥� opioid misuse 鈥� has worsened under social isolation and economic strain. That should help shift the focus more to preventing addiction.
The hidden key to a country鈥檚 liberationFrom Belarus to Tunisia, people under dictatorship have shown they must act with dignity, not plead for it.
Muslim lands staking out interfaith coexistenceSudan becomes the latest largely Muslim society to start embracing ecumenical governance.
China's rulers face a new type of dissentFor democracy activists, hatred in the face of state violence hasn鈥檛 worked very well. China鈥檚 Mongolian minority 鈥� now being forced to adopt Han culture 鈥� is trying new approaches.
Tracking the pandemic on private phonesNew tech tools on smartphones that record data related to COVID-19 put a new focus on the ability of people to self-govern their personal information.
The seeders of a new LebanonForeign leaders are working with trusted activists to revive an inclusive identity for a country in turmoil since an Aug. 4 blast.
A peace deal to piece Sudan togetherLast year鈥檚 pro-democracy protests and their unifying identity have led to a pact to integrate most rebel groups into a more inclusive government.
Why Germany鈥檚 Merkel finds it hard to retireCrisis after crisis has called for her approach, one based more on values than force.
The subtle power of nonviolent activismViolent responses to social justice protests require protesters to be even more focused on peaceful tactics.
New choices in justice after shootingsIn New Zealand and the U.S., many seeking justice after a shooting also yearn for social and individual healing.
The peacemakers in BelarusWith clever tactics of inclusion and empathy, women took to the streets to curb police violence against pro-democracy protesters. 聽
The egalitarian impulse in Thailand鈥檚 protestsMore youthful Thais are breaking a taboo by challenging a monarchy that holds back democracy. Their brave demand for free speech is itself an embrace of civic liberty.
The power of hospitality for democracyGermany rescues a Russian dissident. Lithuania hosts fleeing democrats from Belarus. The U.S. provides a haven for Chinese reformers. Such welcome mats help drive freedom in the world.
Electric vehicles near market cruising speedNow electric SUVs, buses, and even garbage trucks are approaching mass scale, helping to drive solutions for climate change.
How false fears drive anger in US votersAs the presidential race officially kicks off with party conventions, the candidates must rise above voter misperceptions of each other.
