All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewHighfliers in spaceThe coming flights of two wealthy entrepreneurs on their own rockets set new visions for space travel.
The Monitor's ViewWhen to be humble about inflation forecastsThe old certainties of economics have been shocked into a new reality that requires more deliberation and listening.
Happy birthday, America, from a village in BangladeshAfter learning English, our columnist reached out on social media to inquire about America鈥檚 history and culture. He gained knowledge 鈥� and friends.聽
The Monitor's ViewSystemic trust in buildings, pipelines, bridgesRecent failures of shared physical structures, such as a condo complex in Florida, have put a focus back on the values required for a trust-based society.
The Monitor's ViewA big dive into the talent poolThe pandemic鈥檚 churn of the job market has revealed how much workers want to learn new skills. Employers are responding.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa's step toward equality before the lawThe country鈥檚 high court orders a former president to prison over his defiance in a corruption probe. The ruling may be a turning point in curbing a culture of impunity.
The Monitor's ViewPark it! Why the world is greener.In the past decade, countries have protected enough land to equal the size of Russia. The global drive for land conservation sets an example for other eco-challenges.
The Monitor's ViewA rise in refugees, a need for solutionsThe number of people fleeing violence keeps going up, forcing more attention on successful diplomacy, such as in Libya.
The Monitor's ViewSpain tries mercy in CataloniaA pardon for nine activists convicted for sedition sets a tone of forgiveness.
The Monitor's ViewA new political tone over gun violence?As shootings rise, a primary race in New York and President Biden鈥檚 anti-crime package reflect a more nuanced approach to crime.
The Monitor's ViewTime for the NCAA to redefine sportsA Supreme Court ruling against limits on compensation to college athletes may add to the drive to ensure a purity of motives in sports.
The Monitor's ViewA message to Moscow from ArmeniansA surprise victory for the Civil Contract party of Nikol Pashinyan reveals that Armenians see their best security in democratic values and clean governance.
The Monitor's ViewA welcome diversion in 鈥榯he beautiful game鈥�The start of the delayed Euro 2020 soccer tournament is a nice break from the cares of the world - and the pandemic.
Juneteenth, George Floyd, and Tulsa: Sweet and bitterCongress voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. But anniversaries of George Floyd鈥檚 murder and the Tulsa Race Massacre make the day bittersweet.聽
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan鈥檚 creative shield against China鈥檚 bullyingThe island nation鈥檚 freedoms have lifted high-tech innovation, making China dependent on its electronic goods. An invasion would only set back the Communist Party鈥檚 goals.
The Monitor's ViewA turbulent 2020 saw a rise in givingAdversity worldwide, caused by the pandemic, recession, and civil unrest, led more people to donate time and money.
The Monitor's ViewThe real US-Russia battle over UkraineThe Putin-Biden summit could spin on the future of Ukraine and the ability of local activists to achieve clean governance.
The Monitor's ViewA healing start for Israel鈥檚 new leadersA broad coalition that ousted a divisive prime minister puts gratitude, generosity first.
The Monitor's ViewThe world鈥檚 response to Ethiopian famineA war in the Tigray region, where fighters have targeted food production, has led the U.S. and Europe to invoke a new tool of international humanitarian law.
The Monitor's ViewThe urgency for privacy of taxpayer dataA mass leak of IRS information about individual Americans adds to a new drive in the US to protect personal financial information.
