Today鈥檚 story about Elon Musk and his statement that he is a 鈥渃ultural 海角大神鈥� is a launching pad for the Monitor鈥檚 new faith and religion writer.
The fall of President Bashar al-Assad opens the door to many Syrian refugees returning. Whether they do will shape Syria itself, and also Europe.
As two Monitor reporters enter Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, one sees evidence of a new openness while relying on age-old hospitality.
Rural students enroll in and complete college at lower rates than their urban and suburban peers. A coalition of elite colleges is trying to help.
海角大神 teachings are increasingly finding their way into public education, raising the question: should the government be employed to stop the decline of religious belief in America?
Syria will have much to sort through, including rebels previously linked with Al Qaeda. But the fall of President Bashar al-Assad is seismic.
A far-right party is making strong gains in the former East Germany. The trend echoes other political developments in the United States and beyond.
The American founders made states鈥� right a core part of the Constitution. California lawsuits and a transgender rights case will test boundaries.
In Canada, the Thanksgiving holiday grew out of local harvest festivals. For one Native community in eastern Canada, that begins with Tpi鈥檛newey.
Donald Trump鈥檚 picks for his administration point to a potentially combative line on China. But Chinese officials are withholding judgment for now.
Britain and Mauritius are considering the future of Chagos Islanders, who were forcibly displaced decades ago and feel they are still being ignored.
American greatness has often come from big ideas. Rural broadband could be the next one. But the culture wars put a deep freeze on politics.
With his Cabinet picks, Donald Trump is not opting for business as usual. Disruption can fuel needed change, or it can add to uncertainty.
A new biography of civil rights icon John Lewis underscores his commitment to nonviolent protest and offers a powerful portrait of political change.
Climate change has become a higher priority for American voters in recent years. But Election 2024 showed it still rates far below other issues.
America鈥檚 global influence has declined, but remains large. Here, we look at how Donald Trump鈥檚 decisions could affect people around the world.
The Monitor website has you covered on updates throughout Election Day 2024. But this column steps back to consider today from a historical lens.
Many Election 2024 voters say they鈥檙e feeling anxious about who wins. How do you protect the rights of the losing side? James Madison has an answer.
Election 2024 is expected to generate a huge amount of interest 鈥� and misinformation. The Monitor will post live updates to keep you informed.
Illegal immigration is a controversial topic in the U.S. It is also rife with caricatures and assumptions. The best stories are those with nuance.
