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Newton鈥檚 third law of human natureNewton's third law of motion is a pretty handy way to explain politics or human thinking in general.
Readers RespondReaders write: New Monitor designReaders share their thoughts on the Monitor Weekly's design update.
Difference MakerCan Europe be saved? One couple鈥檚 mission to mend, not trash, the EU.As nationalist and anti-Europe voices have gained strength, the R枚ders have organized pro-Europe rallies that encourage political participation.
Difference MakerLegal fights and threats to his life: an environmental activist in self-exileHe left Liberia for his safety and won the Goldman Environmental Prize fighting for land rights 鈥� and against governments and big corporations.
The 鈥榩roblem鈥� of outrageous sports salariesThe money involved in sports is a reflection of broader society in many ways.
Readers RespondReaders write: Feathered friends, nuclear news, and poetry reflectionTake a look at what our readers have to say about feathered friends and more.
Difference MakerIndia has a big trash problem. TrashBot is trying to help.In Bangalore, India, a startup called TrashCon made a machine that helps manage waste by sorting mixed trash.
Four ways families can give back this summerThere are many ways to volunteer with family members. Try something different, maybe abroad or maybe in your own backyard.
A different kind of national pride
Readers RespondReaders write: Bauhaus minimalism, British isolation and Brexit, and welcome new directionLetters to the editor for the May 6, 2019 weekly magazine.
Difference MakerA different lens on people facing homelessnessMark Horvath's videos help people understand homelessness. He's reached hundreds of thousands of viewers and sparked local volunteering efforts.
Readers RespondReaders write: Voice from Moscow, Canada鈥檚 First Nations, and typing prowessLetters to the editor for the April 22 & 29, 2019 weekly magazine.
Difference MakerThe Venezuelan who鈥檚 feeding thousands of youths in his hungry countryRoberto Pati帽o is a Harvard-educated Venezuelan who has established more than 100 free dining halls around his country in the past three years.
Difference MakerFrom combat to cornfields: In farming, veterans find new purposeAir Force veteran Sara Creech found new purpose on an Indiana farm. Now she鈥檚 showing other veterans how to find this path, too.- The essence of the Monitor 鈥� refreshedHere's why we launched a redesigned look to the weekly magazine.
Small moments of triumphThe fact is, America has not been the most socially mobile place during the past 20 years.
Readers RespondReaders write: Meat meaning, and rereading 鈥楳ockingbird鈥�Letters to the editor for the April 15, 2019 weekly magazine.
Points of ProgressWhy India, Chile, and Jordan lead the way on renewable energyIndia, Chile, and Jordan are leaders in the race to find renewable energy sources. How are they pivoting away from fossil fuels so efficiently?
The next big American debateIn his State of the Union address and since, Mr. Trump has targeted socialism. It is an astute political move.
Readers RespondReaders write: America in the making, and replacing 鈥榳all鈥� with 鈥榖ridge鈥�Letters to the editor for the April 8, 2019 weekly magazine.
