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The Monitor's ViewWhat France can learn from US Black churchesA French bill indirectly targeting the Muslim minority can take a lesson from the role of Black churches in achieving progress.
The Monitor's ViewAlternatives to a boycott of Beijing OlympicsFor the 2022 Games, athletes can protest China鈥檚 abuses in clever ways. Foreign officials and advertisers can stay away. The purposes of the Olympics can then endure.
The Monitor's ViewBiden's first use of force overseasA retaliatory airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria opens an opportunity for the president to show leadership in setting thresholds and responsibilities for any U.S. military action.
The Monitor's ViewWhy protest signs in Myanmar are in EnglishThe anti-coup demonstrators are appealing to a more sophisticated global 鈥減eace industry鈥� that can track peaceful assembly and shine a light on local conflicts.聽
How to prepare for an increasingly multiracial America? Pay attention.At this hinge of history, the U.S. faces a variety of threats, including racialized politics 鈥� even as it heads toward a majority of people of color.
The Monitor's ViewShaping a new Syria, one verdict at a timeSyrian refugees carried the ideals of the Arab Spring into a German courtroom that convicted one of the regime鈥檚 torturers.
The Monitor's ViewThe only path for India, PakistanA truce in Kashmir and an agreement to discuss 鈥渃ore鈥� issues between the two rivals makes sense in light of bigger concerns and opportunities.
Fair or not, the race of Biden鈥檚 EPA nominee raises expectationsEPA administrator nominee Michael Regan has a mixed record: genuine interest in citizens鈥� concerns alongside decisions that ignore those concerns.
The Monitor's ViewHow might pro sports bounce back?During the pandemic, the alter鈥媏d鈥嬧�嬄犫�媠cheduling聽generally has led to dips in viewership. But the comeback for sports could bring surprises.
Disruption from the inside: Using privilege to fight injusticeThe Capitol rioters stand in stark contrast to the Catonsville Nine. Both broke the law in similar ways, but their views of justice differ greatly.
The Monitor's ViewWhy China's homeowners prefer universal rightsDespite the ruling party鈥檚 dismissal of 鈥渦niversal values,鈥� resident associations are demanding free elections of their leaders based on ideas such as equality and liberty.
The Monitor's ViewTaking measure of Biden's unity callAs Congress takes up his proposals, it can also reflect his request to 鈥渆liminate the vitriol.鈥�
Schools teach about Islam 鈥� and are accused of indoctrinationWhen a middle school was sued for including instruction about Islam in its World Cultures and Geography curriculum, students may have lost the most.聽
The Monitor's ViewA bright light on Russian justiceA European court with jurisdiction in Russia has ordered the release of leading dissident聽Alexei Navalny, exposing the weakness of arbitrary rule under President Vladimir Putin.
The Monitor's ViewBlackouts in Texas put a light on how to make energy choicesThe Arctic cold snap that shut down power sources has forced Texans to rethink their own role in electricity supply.
The Monitor's ViewThe saffron color of power in MyanmarThe military鈥檚 Feb. 1 coup has focused not only on pro-democracy civilian聽leaders but Buddhist monks, whose moral and spiritual legitimacy holds sway over who rules in Myanmar.
Silent mode: What I learned from taking a break from breaking newsAmerica has another chance to live up to its potential. The problems are national, but the solutions start in the quiet of each individual鈥檚 heart.
The Monitor's ViewThe world鈥檚 answer to pandemic nationalismTo counter rising protectionism, the major countries picked an African woman to lead the World Trade Organization, one who seeks聽鈥渁 new spirit of kindness鈥� to counter the pandemic鈥檚 effects.
The Monitor's ViewA 鈥渓ove project鈥� to counter religious stereotypes in IndiaAs the ruling Hindu-based party passes laws banning interfaith marriage, couples of differing faiths speak out in favor of true marriage.
The Monitor's ViewItaly gets a leader with good bedside mannersBoth the EU and Italy are at enough of a crisis point that they need the special qualities of Mario Draghi, who saved the euro as head of the European Central Bank.
