All The Monitor's View
In Ohio, civic bridges over cultural dividesState ballot initiatives on abortion rights show an arc bending toward empathy and a shared embrace of democratic principles.
Where voters in Guatemala put their trustA presidential runoff election focused on corruption strengthens public confidence in the virtues of self-government.
India鈥檚 high court draws a line for equalityEthnic violence in the state of Manipur stirs new demands for the safety and appreciation of women and girls.
Democracy's art of washing feetThrough the din of political distrust, some countries are honing models of reconciliation to disarm grievance.
Glory to Ukraine鈥檚 cultural musesThe country鈥檚 embrace of its cultural qualities helps deny a victory to Russia, which has attempted to claim that a unique culture and national dignity don鈥檛 even exist.
A roundabout approach to climate changeGlobal responses to water security reveal the possibilities of progress forged by unity, trust, and environmental renewal.
Hijab or no hijab, peace reigns in women鈥檚 soccerThe first woman to wear an Islamic headscarf at the Women鈥檚 World Cup hints at a global drive for religious freedom and against religious hate.
The right armor for African democracyDespite a coup in Niger, popular demands for equality and honest government keep rising.
The hunt to capture 鈥榖oundless鈥� generosityRapid changes in types of giving has pushed leaders of charities to ask how Americans actually practice selfless love toward others.
Local bonds that heal after a warIn two countries torn by conflict, activists use empathy to bridge social divides.
Why the Taliban can鈥檛 ignore girls鈥� education in the Muslim worldEager for foreign recognition, the Islamic rulers in Afghanistan must pay visits to countries where equality in schools is a norm.
In climate extremes, opportunities for deeper reflectionAmid heat waves and floods, more people see resilience as built on compassion and other high qualities of thought.
Prayers that straddle Israel鈥檚 divideA group seeking to unite a country split over a judicial overhaul finds answers during a prayer event at the Western Wall.
The extra lift from Women鈥檚 World Cup soccerOn soccer鈥檚 biggest stage, the growth in teams reflects investments in gender equality.
A shift from family ties in college admissionsA Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions may be pushing more schools to end preferences for children of alumni.
Honest governance finds a footing in Latin AmericaPanama was a haven for international graft. Now it is setting the region鈥檚 pace for legal reform and building civic confidence at the grassroots.
A spicy taste of freedom in ChinaAs the economy slows, Chinese people show an independence outside the official narratives, such as a tourist rush to a city famed for its barbecue.
A gang truce offers light for HaitiA pledge among four gang leaders to work together for peace hints at both individual redemption and social renewal.
Red ink, fair taxes: Pakistan tackles bothWith many nations awash in high debt, Pakistan gets foreign help by committing to reforms such as leveling the playing field on tax compliance.
After protests, brushstrokes of reform in IranTehran responded to aspirations for equality with violence. Iranians turned their voices into art.