All The Monitor's View
Where civil debates yield civic resultsWhile presidential debates may suggest otherwise, many state legislatures are most聽productive when rival lawmakers treat each other as moral equals.
Afghan women sing freedomThe Taliban鈥檚 harsh laws that even command women not to sing at home have led many women to sing on social media 鈥� with a melody of equality and dignity.
Why China鈥檚 rock music is here to stayA new textbook warns that rock 鈥榥 roll is a security threat. Yet China鈥檚 vibrant rock scene is mainly a source of creative freedom.
One way to foil school shootingsMore educators find teaching empathy can enable students to help prevent gun violence rather than be caught in the crossfire.
Lifting Lebanon with one arrestThe apprehension of a former central bank chief raises expectations for integrity and rule of law in a nation demanding accountability.
Poland鈥檚 moment of conscienceA prime minister asks his officials to admit their failings and rebuild trust. After all, he鈥檚 demanding that of opponents from the previous government.
Workers of the world, volunteerMore employees want workplaces in which they can donate their time for a greater good.
Haiti鈥檚 start for real securityInitial success against gangs by foreign forces only opens a door for both the people and an interim government to achieve the "greater good.鈥�
In the Americas, integrity on the benchLatin America鈥檚 general reaction to Venezuela鈥檚 rigged election indicates a shift in favor of judicial independence.
A familylike equality in BangladeshA spirit of inclusiveness is made real in a South Asian nation soon after a dictator鈥檚 ouster.
Attitudes shift for Arab womenMore jobs for women in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait herald a deeper change in views of gender equality both at home and in the workplace.
Ukraine鈥檚 spiritual care for soldiersOne answer to Russia鈥檚 assault on religions in Ukraine is an expanding corps of military chaplains who prove care and solace to fighters on the front lines.
Clean forestry as a social yardstickA court halts illegal logging in Argentina, citing alleged corruption 鈥� and the need for integrity in governance.
Solar-powered peace in AsiaLinking solar energy across the region adds to other climate-friendly projects designed to cool the passions of nationalism.
Ending a war by embracing innocenceIn Sudan, agreements by armed factions to facilitate humanitarian aid lead to new dialogue on ending a violent conflict.
Ukraine鈥檚 marvel of innovationA surprise incursion into Russia again shows other countries how Ukrainians rely more on their mental capabilities than on material solutions.
A caring response to mpoxLessons from COVID-19 鈥� such as the need for empathy and transparency 鈥� are being applied to a similar health crisis.
Why Russians want YouTube backA ban on the highly popular video site evokes outcry, revealing a desire for sources of truth about the Ukraine war along with other services found on YouTube 鈥� and in free societies.
Liberia tries to balance justice, mercyThe West African nation鈥檚 latest effort to heal a society torn by war includes prosecution of perpetrators who did not confess after the conflict.
A truth that awakens VenezuelansTwo weeks after a rigged election, pro-democracy advocates use their own vote tally to rally for an end to a dictatorship.