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Congress through the lens of humanity

Francine Kiefer explains the key to how she lasted for five years covering Congress: You must seek out the humanity in others.

Newton鈥檚 third law of human nature

Newton's third law of motion is a pretty handy way to explain politics or human thinking in general.

The 鈥榩roblem鈥� of outrageous sports salaries

The money involved in sports is a reflection of broader society in many ways.

A different kind of national pride

The essence of the Monitor 鈥� refreshed

Here's why we launched a redesigned look to the weekly magazine.

Small moments of triumph

The fact is, America has not been the most socially mobile place during the past 20 years.

The next big American debate

In his State of the Union address and since, Mr. Trump has targeted socialism. It is an astute political move.

Caution: discomfort zone ahead

If reading or reporting is always a comfortable experience, if it is not challenging us to broaden our worldview and see those who disagree with us as neighbors, then the Monitor is not doing its job.

A democracy without guardrails

American voters are no longer sending legislators to Washington to represent them, they are sending them to Washington with marching orders. And they are following every key vote on blogs and cable television.

The joy of being wrong

Today, it can seem like changing your mind is bad or weak. Why would we even consider that we could be wrong about something? But I鈥檝e found admitting I鈥檓 wrong and changing my mind hugely rewarding. (It happens a lot!)