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From the EditorsThe hidden prison of fines and feesWhen local governments use fees and fines to finance governance, the result can be a financial and criminal vortex that sucks downward the very people trying to rise out of poverty. The solution is a matter of community responsibility.
Readers RespondReaders write: Finding balance 鈥� and facing the pastLetters to the editor from the Feb. 19 Weekly. Readers discussed novel approaches to climate change, Americans鈥� gun rights, and racial justice.
Points of ProgressIn schools and on dance floors, building inner resilienceProgress roundup: Schools teach positive psychology to help children lower stress and anxiety. And in Colombia, salsa dancing helps survivors of gender violence heal.
A little schoolhouse fights to keep Mohawk language aliveAt the Akwesasne Freedom School, children learn from some聽the last remaining first-language speakers of Mohawk.
From the EditorsEmbracing a concept of 鈥榡ust enough鈥�For consumers, is it ever possible to balance collective good and individual freedom? Sweden offers an answer with an ethos of not too little, not too much.
Points of ProgressBoom and boost: Startups soar and Indigenous teachers get a leg upIn this week鈥檚 progress roundup, startups are booming in Latin America聽and Indigenous teachers in the United States get a boost.
From dentures to job training, ex-prisoners get help to thriveMiles of Freedom helps people leaving prison. The most important thing it offers: community.
From the EditorsWhy the Monitor is focusing on trustAt the beginning of a momentous year, the Monitor is turning its attention to one of the central tenets of democracy and the press: trust.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Fighting for land, and progressLetters to the editor from the Jan. 22 Weekly. Readers discussed progress made in 2023, battles for land rights, and resistance to climate-saving policy.
Points of ProgressTesting the power of $500, and the tool tracking global emissionsProgress roundup: Climate TRACE tracks millions of sources of greenhouse gas emissions.聽And a long-term study of universal basic income yields surprises.
How a tiny town in Namibia saved its beloved rhinosOnce hunted to near extinction, the rhino has found safe haven in Palmwag, Namibia, thanks to community conservation efforts.
From the EditorsCannabis loses some of its stigmaThe jury is still out on whether legal pot helps or harms society. But one thing is clear: Perceptions around cannabis use are dramatically changing.
Readers RespondReaders write: Young people lead the wayLetters to the editor from the Dec. 25 Weekly. Readers discussed the biases behind conflicts and young people鈥檚 quests to mitigate climate change.
Difference MakerGrowing rice in Louisiana: A path to justice, for Black farmersKonda Mason has built community among musicians, social entrepreneurs, and farmers 鈥� all in an effort to make the world more just.
Points of ProgressWhen going to court 鈥� or the movies 鈥� leads to changeProgress roundup: A tragedy and an Italian film about domestic violence lead to new laws. And in Ecuador, a court ruling may lead to more Indigenous rights.
Points of ProgressWhere fashion funds green energy and hairdressers offer counselingIn Brazil, municipal nurseries prioritize native trees and in Togo, hairdressers are trained to offer counseling. A progress roundup.
From the EditorsCovering Donald TrumpAs the buzz grows about a potential second presidential run by Donald Trump, the news media must again examine how it approaches its coverage. The Monitor鈥檚 commitment has always been to report honestly.
Points of ProgressWhere old ideas fuel modern solutionsAlso in this week鈥檚 progress roundup: Artificial intelligence boosts literacy among Indigenous teens in Brazil, and a bird once thought extinct returns to New Zealand.
Children were thirsting for stories. This couple built them a library.When resources are slim, it can be hard to build community. In Ecuador, one couple has found that a love of literature can help bring people together.
From the EditorsWhy everyone and no one can tell you what home meansDuring the holiday season, many of us turn our thoughts to home. But what makes a home? This week, 19 essayists offer a look into the spaces tied to their hearts.
