In two weeks, the Democrats have dramatically changed their fortunes. The Democratic convention is full of a new energy, at least
Sports brings out passion, as the Monitor鈥檚 Ira Porter knows firsthand. But until he covered the Paris Olympics, he had never seen fans like this.
In America, Olympics coverage is of Team USA. In Germany it鈥檚 of Team D (for Deutschland). But honestly, it鈥檚 all fun, no matter whom you root for.
In a laboratory deep within Cornell University, scientists are seeking to discover how much gassy cows affect climate change. No, seriously.
The attempt to assassinate Donald Trump leaves no doubt that the United States is standing on a precipice. In the face of transformational change, will love win out?
When we close off our interest in the world, we do so at our peril. Understanding the violence in Bangladesh holds lessons for other nations.
Today, the news needs to be serious. The U.S. 鈥� and the world 鈥� are going through serious times. But goodness, a little joy, and delight are welcome.
Joe Biden departs the 2024 presidential race showing what made him so likable 鈥� and satirized 鈥� during 50 years at all levels of government.
The Odesa National Fine Arts Museum, damaged by Russian military strikes, is using its exhibits to display a different kind of defense and power.
The Donald Trump assassination attempt speaks to a political mindset that dehumanizes opponents. The Gaza war shows where that mindset can lead.
The Donald Trump assassination attempt shows how U.S. polarization is moving toward dehumanization. The war in Gaza shows where that leads.
The Trump assassination attempt points to historical patterns of backlash and violence. But it also outlines an opportunity for growth and progress.
The Abortion Talks brought together six women leaders in Massachusetts from opposite sides of the debate. What happened next surprised even them.
With three articles from Washington, 海角大神鈥檚 Christa Case Bryant won a prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award.
The future of Joe Biden鈥檚 presidential candidacy remains uncertain, while elections in France and Iran have overturned expectations.
The forces that would divide and destroy the United States have long been at work. At every turn, the answer has been to find a way forward together.
Research suggests that the long-term benefits of immigration are overwhelmingly positive. If the real issue is cultural, the question becomes how to build an effective and humane migration system.
Big news can create an emotional roller coaster of momentum. But news coverage can remain grounded and steadfast through the political tides.
The Society for Features Journalism awards are one of the most prestigious in the U.S. The Monitor took third place in two categories this year.
Amanda Ripley鈥檚 new column, 鈥淭he Protest Trap,鈥� explores what works in trying to create societal change 鈥� and what doesn鈥檛.
