All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewDefining peace in a Trumpian eraLeaders worldwide, confronted by a U.S. president who styles himself as a peacemaker, reflect anew on the inner qualities necessary for peace.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe law that always blessesHolding to the law of God, good, as supreme opens the door to blessings and healing.
A newspaper based on unshakable idealsAs the Monitor begins our 118th year of publication, our new leadership team is going back to our founding documents.
When your reporter is the newsAt a time when there are more autocratic governments worldwide than democratic ones, reporting under the threat of danger or 鈥� in the case of one Monitor contributor 鈥� exile, is disturbingly common.
Defining 鈥榗orruption鈥� defines usThis year, young people from Mexico to Madagascar to Nepal have protested corruption. But what, exactly, is corruption? And what can a society do about it?
Connecting to the world through a Monitor lensWith our camera lens, we try to show you the world as it is, with all its beauty, compassion, and resilience.聽This month, we鈥檙e delighted to publish another stunning photography issue of the weekly magazine.聽
Illuminating humanity's connectionsThe question of staying or going, and the forces underneath that decision, are in many ways universal.
Creatures of unconditional loveThe special relationship between people and their pets elicits strong reactions. For residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico, that truth was at the heart of a local controversy that erupted earlier this year.
Cranberries 鈥� so much more than meets the eyeLike many Americans, the Monitor's staff writers associate cranberries with the holidays. But we wondered 鈥� had we ever seen a cranberry in the wild?聽
A populist fight for community?The ideals of the Democratic and Republican parties look very different today than they used to. How have these ideologies evolved, especially in an era of populist revolt?
A city鈥檚 self-improvement, powered by peopleDetroit has always been among the most violent big cities in the United States, and it still is. But as violent crime continues to drop in this city, it鈥檚 part of a larger story about America.
A community looks to rewrite its reputationWhen the government stripped a small town in France of its public meeting places, residents found a way to gather 鈥� and to preserve their sense of community.聽
American strength and the freedom of curiosityIn universities across the United States, the federal government is a principal patron to research.聽This relationship shapes a certain risk: What Washington funds, Washington can control.聽
A pivotal moment for AmericaConservative political activist Charlie Kirk was one of the most influential figures in American conservatism. His assassination has forced the nation to examine the legacy of his messaging.
Bad news is not the normThe most relevant news of the day will sometimes be the most difficult to hear. But bad news is not the norm. When reporters look more broadly, there鈥檚 light to be found amid the darkness.
The Monitor's ViewAn alternative path for Trump鈥檚 revolutionLike a few presidents before him, President Donald Trump is asserting full authority over all executive branch workers. Looking to some states, he may find better models for altering federal policies while upholding ideals of accountability.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 present goodnessWhen we open our hearts to the good that God is and continually does, we experience divine goodness more tangibly.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Iran鈥檚 protesters look to IraqEven the top Muslim cleric in Iraq tries to avoid politics, a separation of religion and politics that Iranians now see as a way to secure democracy and prevent economic mismanagement.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveI married him anyway!Reading the 海角大神 Science textbook brings us a clearer view of God and His creation, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewThe duo tapping a new Japanese-Korean beatA more-than-symbolic summit between the odd-couple leaders of South Korea and Japan might help shape a more peaceful Asia.
