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鈥楬eal everybody鈥�: Rapper Kendrick Lamar as caretaker of cultureAs Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar takes his talents in a new direction, what does his body of work suggest about his influence on culture 鈥� and his own perseverance?
The Monitor's ViewA fruitful intermission for the artsWhile the pandemic hit arts and cultural groups hard, donors stepped up to rescue an industry with a vital role in uplifting society.
The Monitor's ViewColombia's big break from the pastThe election of the country鈥檚 first leftist president reflects a demand for transparency, inclusivity - and humility in leadership.
The Monitor's ViewFree thinking in unfree IranA new wave of protests against a theocratic regime reflect demands for equality and secular rule.
The Monitor's ViewHow democracies deflate empty liesAs Europe tightens rules to filter online disinformation, hearings in the U.S. show the value of transparency and unrestricted speech.
The Monitor's ViewWhy one Ukraine struggle is everyone鈥檚Russia鈥檚 targeting of churches has reinforced Ukrainian resolve to defend religious liberty 鈥� and the freedom it allows for individual conscience.
The Monitor's ViewA South African answer to xenophobiaDespite a wave of attacks on migrants, one community sets an example for how to build trust between South Africans and other Africans.
Selma鈥檚 Brown Chapel: When a building is more than bricks and mortarFor our contributor, the nearly 115-year-old Brown Chapel聽in Selma, Alabama, is more than a historical marker. It鈥檚 an ongoing call for justice and a promise of progress.
The Monitor's ViewIsrael celebrates its democracy's centerThe first anniversary of a diverse governing coalition shows that the value of equality can be put into practice.
The Monitor's ViewWhere India rejected violenceRestraint following acts of desecration at mosques in Ayodhya offers an antidote to rising tensions between Muslims and Hindus.
鈥楽tar Wars鈥� and race: It鈥檚 complicated, but improvingActors of color in 鈥淪tar Wars鈥� stories often face scrutiny and backlash. A speedy official response recently suggests an effort to help society move toward more tolerance.
The Monitor's ViewAn insight for peace in SudanRecognition of shared humanity may point a way forward from military rule to democracy.
Summit of the Americas: Our reporter鈥檚 search for something to hope forThe Summit of the Americas went from a hopeful high point in Miami to a U.S. president-less event in Lima years later. Doubts about U.S. priorities linger, but the Biden administration is sending its A team to Los Angeles.
The Monitor's ViewA cleansing turn in HondurasCorruption reform is resetting democratic norms and shows regional leaders hope for addressing root causes of migration.
The Monitor's ViewA spark of democracy in Central AsiaAfter recent protests, voters in Kazakhstan overhaul their constitution with reforms that run counter to the autocracy in neighboring Russia.
The Monitor's ViewCharity's shift on gun violenceAs communities redefine the problem as a public health issue, philanthropy is finding new opportunities to promote solutions.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica's new introspectionAn acknowledgment of responsibility for coups and terrorism by some of the continent鈥檚 leaders may mark a shift.
The Monitor's ViewPalpable peace for now in YemenThe extension of a ceasefire that has brought tangible benefits may persuade rival factions to seek a permanent peace. 聽
The Monitor's ViewSolutions that start with 'I'm sorry'Mea culpas by public figures help open doors for reform of tough problems like gun violence.
The Monitor's ViewPeace in Ukraine as a 'matter of rights'?A possible lesson for ending the war may come from current talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan after their war.
