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Readers RespondReaders write: Changes at a Chinese university, bringing historical context to current events, bringing families back together, learning more about HungaryLetters to the editor for the July 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
The largest patriotismOn July 4, which marks Independence Day in the United States, it is worth noting how America has helped reshape the idea of what patriotism is.
Readers RespondReaders write: Aiding inventors, story without political motivations, austerity for teachers, thoughtful journalismLetters to the editor for the July 2, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor鈥檚 collaboration with the Energy FoundationThe Energy Foundation has given a grant to support the Monitor鈥檚 distinctive approach to climate change coverage.
Nigeria鈥檚 schoolgirl rebellionIn the borderlands of Nigeria, school attendance for girls is as much an act of war against Boko Haram as picking up a gun.
Readers RespondReaders write: Young reporters cover March for Our LivesLetters to the editor for the June 25, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global voices on progress: a special project of the Monitor DailyThis summer, the Monitor is collaborating with more than 50 newspapers worldwide to promote solutions journalism 鈥� and a more hopeful view of the world.聽
In Italy, how one cooperative is trying to counter the Mafia鈥檚 influenceThe organization Beyond the Dreams provides a glimpse into Italy鈥檚 challenges, which on one hand are distinctive and yet resonate far beyond its borders.
Breaking the cycle of absentee fatherhoodLee began to understand the true nature of fatherhood when he began to understand the true nature of marriage, even though he wasn鈥檛 married himself.
Readers RespondReaders write: Understanding thinking in Taiwan, both sides of the issue, women pursuing professionsLetters to the editor for the June 18, 2018 weekly magazine.
The costs of libertyPeng Jie came to Beijing for the same reason rural migrants have come to cities for generations 鈥� to find opportunity and a new life. And she did. The problem was that her community was seen as a blight on the gleaming vision for a modern Beijing.
In Morocco, women find a recipe for success and gainful employmentNora Belahcen Fitzgerald founded the Amal for the Culinary Arts association in Marrakesh, Morocco, to train women in professional skills to enter the restaurant industry. The program has been so successful it has trouble keeping up with demands for its trainees.
Points of ProgressWhy the happiest countries are not always the wealthiest onesFinland ranked No. 1 in the 2018 World Happiness Report for its citizens' healthy work-life balance and trust in its national systems. Increasingly, in almost every facet of society 鈥� from policymakers to businesses to schools 鈥� more people are looking to well-being as an indicator of progress.
Points of ProgressMore lawmakers agree: feminine hygiene products should be free for prisonersThe lack of access to menstrual products for female inmates is being addressed across more US states. It's been a largely overlooked issue, advocates say, despite the fact that women are the fastest growing demographic of the prison population.
He dreamed of teaching children with a background like his ownBaltazar Villalba found it's not too late to pursue your passion and that bringing your own experiences to the table can make your work more effective.
Readers RespondReaders write: Global literature coverage, helpful piece about politics, esports phenomenon, Finnish solutionLetters to the editor for the June 11, 2018 weekly magazine.
Difference MakerHow one woman in East Boston shares climate know-how with coastal neighborsChallenges associated with the environment can often seem bigger than one person can handle. But Magdalena Ayed is showing how each person 鈥� schoolchildren included 鈥� can have a role in addressing issues.
When a healthy environment is good businessDredging a swath through the Varadero reef would increase trade, create jobs, and drive down prices of some goods for Colombians. How do you weigh the value of a potentially unique ecosystem against the promise of greater prosperity and meaningful employment?
Difference MakerA bridge for the divide between Midwestern farmers and their immigrant workersAlthough immigration can be a hot-button political topic, this story takes a more personal approach, looking at how some farmers have improved operations by getting to know their foreign workers better.
Readers RespondReaders write: The meaning of protection, value of female friendship, views of the Irish, solutions for homelessness, language associated with discriminationLetters to the editor for the June 4, 2018 weekly magazine.
