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Culture must changeValuing tradition and culture must be balanced with allowing everyone in society to progress, says this Heart of a Nation Teen Essay Competition top scorer in the idealism category.聽
Inspiring role modelThis teen essay contest writer tells about his hero 鈥� a father who not only made a difference in his son鈥檚 life but continues to improve the lives of others dealing with disabilities.聽
Inspiring by exampleFulfilling one鈥檚 own potential 鈥� and learning from each other鈥檚 example 鈥� charts a path forward that can 鈥渂ring heavens to earth,鈥� says this teen essay contest top scorer in the eloquence category.
Demanding bodily autonomyThis teen essay contest top scorer in the passion category shares her belief in a woman鈥檚 right to abortion as a way to respect the privacy of that decision.
The Monitor's ViewIntegrity in Brazil鈥檚 voteA presidential election illustrates that credible democratic institutions diminish violence and withstand disinformation.
The Monitor's ViewIndia eyes a model of civic equalityBritain鈥檚 new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, was selected for his qualities and ideals, not his Indian and Hindu background. That has sparked wonder in India.
The Monitor's ViewThe world鈥檚 go-getters for rule of lawA global survey finds most of the countries that are improving their rule of law are near Russia. They can鈥檛 learn fast enough.
The Monitor's ViewNorth Koreans embrace truth over consequencesThe regime鈥檚 sudden military prowess may reflect a need to keep the loyalty of a people hungry for truthful news and foreign entertainment.
Historically Black, historically underfunded: A higher-ed reckoningMany historically Black colleges and universities grew out of a 鈥渟eparate but equal鈥� approach to educating Black people, but the promise of equality in funding often hasn鈥檛 been honored.聽
The Monitor's ViewMore than peace on the table in Ethiopian talksFirst direct talks between the government and Tigray rebels could mark affirmation of humanitarian norms.
The Monitor's ViewToward a deliberative ChinaA consolidation of power under Xi Jinping puts a focus on a political faction that prefers humble listening of public grievances.
The Monitor's ViewChile鈥檚 search for harmony in the middleVoter rejection of a proposed new constitution has encouraged political rivals to seek unity over political division.
The Monitor's ViewThe very model of a modern major economyWhile China hides economic data, Taiwan shines in openness by, among other acts of democratic values, releasing accurate and timely information.
The Monitor's ViewA nod to norms on protecting the innocentA groundbreaking verdict against a French company for aiding terrorists fits a wider trend reaffirming law protecting civilians.
The Monitor's ViewCalifornia鈥檚 wrinkled brow at sports gamblingVoters have doubts about ballot measures in November to legalize sports betting. One reason may be how lotteries may have changed concepts on the role of luck in success and wealth.
The Monitor's ViewThe force of peaceful tacticsIn their struggles for democracy, activists in Sudan and Venezuela show that a commitment to nonviolence can nudge brutal regimes toward peace talks.
The Monitor's ViewFrom China to Iran, shoutouts for freedomAutocrats who forcibly define what鈥檚 good for the people are seeing protesters demanding civic liberties to decide how they鈥檙e governed.
The Monitor's ViewIn Haiti, peace starts with listeningAmid a spike in gang violence and a political crisis, civil society groups seek a return to stability that starts with humility.
The Monitor's ViewThe real victors of an Israel-Lebanon dealA pact that resolves a territorial dispute and access to gas wealth required a shift in Lebanon toward a governance of equality and rights.
The Monitor's ViewMidterm elections as democracy鈥檚 renewalVoter sentiments ahead of the U.S. vote in November reflect a firm conviction in honest and open self-government.
