All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewFinding unity on a new health-care lawObamacare set down access to health care as a universal good, a point that Trump and much of the GOP now concedes. A new law would help fix flaws in the Affordable Care Act.
Global NewsstandA fresh effort at Afghan peacemaking, How serious is the departure of Britain鈥檚 EU ambassador?, Solving Gambia鈥檚 crisis may require force, Let鈥檚 avoid another cold war, The changing face of Turkey鈥檚 fight against Islamic StateA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 16, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewIndonesia鈥檚 hunt for honest taxpayersA tax amnesty in this Southeast Asian nation has yielded a mass display of contrition among tax evaders. The new honesty will help rebuild both the economy and democracy.
The Monitor's ViewThe Big Apple鈥檚 big drop in crimeKillings and felonies are way down as the city shifts police work to focus on habitual lawbreakers. The key: offering a choice to be free of crime.
The Monitor's ViewThat Detroit light on urban revivalAs Washington debates bipartisan spending on infrastructure, it can take a cue from Detroit鈥檚 post-bankruptcy progress in bringing a fresh light on urban dark spots.
The Monitor's ViewHacking as political warfareThe US election hack shows the power of digital dirty tricks.
Global NewsstandIs the coverage of Syria news or propaganda?, Asia鈥檚 fresh water is running scarce, The shining example of Ghana, Tragedy fails to stifle the good, At last, dialogue over Catalan independenceA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 02 & 09, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica rising? Well, yes it is.Plenty of bad news gets reported. But deeper trend lines show progress too.
The Monitor's ViewA defining French votePresidential elections this spring could signal the end of the European Union.
The Monitor's ViewIf college football is so popular, where are the fans?Attendance at bowl games is declining; schools should find out why.
The Monitor's ViewTwo clergymen who helped free humanity2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther鈥檚 revolutionary act 鈥� and the 50th of Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 expanded mission.
The Monitor's ViewFor young or old, the 21st-century workplace is a challengeThe rules are changing, and workers are finding advantages and disadvantages in the new gig economy.
The Monitor's ViewLetting go 鈥� and looking aheadSaying 鈥榞ood riddance鈥� to the old year is only a start.
The Monitor's ViewThe disappearing death penaltyThe use of capital punishment dropped again in 2016, a positive trend.
The Monitor's ViewWill 2017 be the year to defeat sports doping?2016 revealed massive illegal drug use by Russian athletes. Could that scandal become a turning point?
The Monitor's ViewKabila has overstayed his welcomeThe longer the president of the Congo remains in power past the end of his constitutional term, the more resentment will build.
Global NewsstandA new order in the Middle East, Can Indonesia avoid descent into intolerance?, The Kremlin elected Donald Trump, Zimbabwe鈥檚 new 鈥榪uasi-currency鈥� is not the answer, Rex Tillerson for US secretary of State?A roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 26, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewLooking beyond the holidaysThe world needs the song of Christmas year round
The Monitor's ViewGermany after the market attack: 鈥榝ree, together, and open鈥�Ordinary people in Germany and elsewhere are rejecting the temptation of hate and fear.
The Monitor's ViewFinding alternatives to solitary confinementBoth the federal government and states are looking at ways to reduce the practice, which a UN agency has called a form of torture.
