The story of how a constitutional theory grew in prominence reveals the evolving American debate about the presidency.
At the Monitor, we are interested as much in ideals and endeavors as we are in events.
For this writer, an encounter with nature during nesting season brings home lessons of persistence, loyalty, and wonder.
U.S. prosecutors have charged an Arizona gun dealer with attempting to support a foreign terrorist organization.
Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It’s their war, too.
The Monitor works to keep readers informed of news from the world’s hot spots – and also to shine light on the humanity in these places.
The Chilean children’s show has gained an international following, but Mexico is home to some of the most ardent fans of its satirical humor.
If there’s any country that shows sanctions’ unforeseen consequences, it’s one that has rebuilt self-sufficiency and forged new trade under pressure.
As the U.S. economy evolves to meet Americans' desire for goods to reach them faster than ever, the infrastructure making it possible is transforming parts of Illinois.
Harry Bruinius finds a crossroads of America in his reporting near Route 66 in Will County, Illinois.
The Trump administration is looking to impose big changes on Cuba. What’s at stake for the people who live there?
Finding a reasonably priced home used to be easy in the South. But soaring home prices have far outpaced wage growth, creating a housing squeeze.
In South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung sees housing affordability as an existential challenge for the future of the country.
The stories in our magazine this week are timely and news relevant. Together, they paint a portrait of global humanity that’s different from the image of division and discord regularly portrayed in media headlines and social media feeds.
Iran’s viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard.
Norway’s money and hydropower have insulated it from the world’s energy pressures – until now. The way it solves these challenges could set a global example.
On a trip to Norway, our senior global correspondent finds a complex story about energy solutions.
The business of women’s professional sports is booming, thanks in part to female venture capitalists investing for the long haul.
More than half of Americans say everyday life is less affordable. Gas and energy prices are up. But most say rising grocery costs are the main culprit.
Nepali fighters captured by Ukraine offer intel – for militaries, and for families back home.
Individuals from around the world are traveling to fight as soldiers-for-hire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What connects them is a search for a better future.
As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, º£½Ç´óÉñ travels its length to discover what American stories the road can tell us today.
Affordability is a something people around the world are struggling with. In India, the story often starts with housing.
Glaciers in the tropics are rare and melting quickly, reshaping the lives of the people who depend on them.
Rising gun ownership among Democrats is reshaping U.S. gun culture and recalibrating the debate between gun rights, civic safety, and government control.