All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewThe seeders of a new LebanonForeign leaders are working with trusted activists to revive an inclusive identity for a country in turmoil since an Aug. 4 blast.
The Monitor's ViewA peace deal to piece Sudan togetherLast year鈥檚 pro-democracy protests and their unifying identity have led to a pact to integrate most rebel groups into a more inclusive government.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Germany鈥檚 Merkel finds it hard to retireCrisis after crisis has called for her approach, one based more on values than force.
The Monitor's ViewThe subtle power of nonviolent activismViolent responses to social justice protests require protesters to be even more focused on peaceful tactics.
The Monitor's ViewNew choices in justice after shootingsIn New Zealand and the U.S., many seeking justice after a shooting also yearn for social and individual healing.
The Monitor's ViewThe peacemakers in BelarusWith clever tactics of inclusion and empathy, women took to the streets to curb police violence against pro-democracy protesters. 聽
The Monitor's ViewThe egalitarian impulse in Thailand鈥檚 protestsMore youthful Thais are breaking a taboo by challenging a monarchy that holds back democracy. Their brave demand for free speech is itself an embrace of civic liberty.
The Monitor's ViewThe power of hospitality for democracyGermany rescues a Russian dissident. Lithuania hosts fleeing democrats from Belarus. The U.S. provides a haven for Chinese reformers. Such welcome mats help drive freedom in the world.
The Monitor's ViewElectric vehicles near market cruising speedNow electric SUVs, buses, and even garbage trucks are approaching mass scale, helping to drive solutions for climate change.
The Monitor's ViewHow false fears drive anger in US votersAs the presidential race officially kicks off with party conventions, the candidates must rise above voter misperceptions of each other.
The Monitor's ViewLocal fixes for Africa鈥檚 jihadi violenceMilitary responses to radical Islamist groups aren鈥檛 working. Community-brokered solutions to local issues just might end the rise in attacks.
The Monitor's ViewWatching a dictatorship fall one conscience at a timeAfter a rigged election in Belarus, police are defecting in response to attacks on peaceful pro-democracy protesters.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Israel looks different to some Arab leadersAspirations of young Arabs may help explain why the United Arab Emirates recognized Israel and may lead other Arab nations to follow.
The Monitor's ViewSummer鈥檚 antidote to 鈥楥OVID fatigue鈥�Months of following a strange new lifestyle have left people ready to break away and enjoy themselves. But summer鈥檚 pleasures can be experienced in a responsible way.
Delivering under pressure: What the USPS means to my familyFor many in Black middle-class families, the post office has long been a source of opportunity and stability.
The Monitor's ViewCollege football鈥檚 unexpected opportunityWith the season hanging in the balance, the game鈥檚 evolution into a multibillion-dollar business has come uncomfortably into view.聽
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 missing democratic pieceA flawed election in Belarus, a Soviet-like state, is an opening for Europe to lead in advancing democracy.
The Monitor's ViewBiden鈥檚 historic choice as running mateKamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee represents steady progress in Americans perceiving each individual鈥檚 inherent worth.
The Monitor's ViewWhy nations rush to save LebanonThe massive foreign aid flowing to post-explosion Lebanon will bypass a corrupt regime, sending a signal of good governance for a fragile state.
The Monitor's ViewAn election with bravery on the ballotBelarus鈥� dictator has let a 鈥渉ousewife鈥� run against him. She鈥檚 popping a bubble of fear among voters.
