All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewThe integrity at the heart of Brazil鈥檚 anti-corruption sweepA few youthful and often US-educated prosecutors have unearthed Brazil鈥檚 largest corruption scandal by challenging a deep culture of impunity. They are a model for other nations also in need of honest governance.
Readers RespondReaders write: nothing wrong with a 'pause'; America's invitation to the 'huddled masses'Letters to the editor for the Dec. 14, 2015 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFilling our own nichesA 海角大神 Science perspective: Listening for and trusting in God鈥檚 direction for rightful placement.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Saudi women voting says of the MideastGiven their first chance to vote, more than 80 percent of Saudi women showed up at the polls Dec. 12. The social trends that were behind the Arab Spring are alive and well, pointing to a different future in the Middle East than one of war and Islamic caliphates.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHappiness in full measureA 海角大神 Science perspective: What is it that makes you truly happy?
Why we're all of one partyThe ideal is the voters swing from party to party in a contest of ideas. The current reality is that birds of a political feather flock together.
The Monitor's ViewParis pact on climate change: What鈥檚 fear got to do with it?Fearmongering took a back seat to other tactics during the Paris negotiations. The result: a universal agreement with historic goals relying more on trust, humility, and compassion.
Global NewsstandWhy the Paris climate talks were different; agriculture and climate change; feminism goes mainstream; Russia as a distraction; talking with ISA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 15, 2015 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 messages, bringing light and healingA 海角大神 Science perspective: Divine inspiration that meets our needs.
The Monitor's ViewComing clean on corruption鈥檚 links to pollutionA common link lies in VW鈥檚 emissions cheating and the air-quality alerts in China, India, and Indonesia. Arrogant dishonesty can lead to pollution. As VW now admits, leaders must learn to act with humility.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur home in GodA 海角大神 Science perspective: A look at what home really is.
The Monitor's ViewDoes Islamic State have a heart? Red Cross hopes so.The international Red Cross is trying to persuade Islamic State to let in neutral aid workers to treat millions of civilians. The effort is part of a broader and needed effort to get all states and nonstate actors to comply with humanitarian law.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFamily harmony at the holidaysA 海角大神 Science perspective: How can we nurture a sense of holiness and harmony during the holidays?
The Monitor's ViewIn Venezuela, a need for magnanimity in victoryAn election provides a stunning win for pro-democracy forces over a domineering ruler. Now Venezuela, with the world鈥檚 worst-performing economy, needs handshakes across a big political divide to make reforms.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA healing emphasis on what鈥檚 rightA 海角大神 Science perspective: A response to the Monitor鈥檚 View editorial 鈥楬onesty鈥檚 force in a global drive against corruption.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewObama鈥檚 call for Muslims to stand upAmong the president鈥檚 anti-Islamic State tactics is an appeal to Muslim leaders to assert an Islam based on universal values such as dignity, respect, and tolerance. Yet the US and Europe also must embrace these values to defeat all types of terrorism.
The call for a generous heartThe narrative of violent jihad and civilizational conflict must be supplanted by one of tolerance and shared humanity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA spiritual response to save our children from ISA 海角大神 Science perspective: Praying for youth lured by Islamic State鈥檚 call to harm others.
The Monitor's ViewA cool consensus emerges on global warmingMany nations, rich and poor, find it hard to end fuel subsidies. Several poor nations have made moves to do so while Europe plans to temporarily keep fossil fuel power plants in reserve. The Paris talks on climate change must build on this consensus.
Readers RespondReaders write: teens under the influence of IS; Dolley Madison the bridge builderLetters to the editor for the Dec. 7, 2015 weekly magazine.
