All The Monitor's View
The deterrent to insurrectionMost Americans 鈥� including most Republicans 鈥� decry political violence like that against the U.S. Capitol. The moral norm of peaceful deliberation still works against the hate and fear behind armed protesters.
Argentina's embrace of equality for womenA law giving women control over their reproductive decisions reflects a recognition of the inherent dignity of all.
Contrition in a crisis brings out truthUpheavals like a pandemic or political polarization often force humility in leaders. North Korea鈥檚 Kim Jong Un may be an example.
Textbook examples of dissolving hateAlong with warming Arab-Israel ties comes a crucial step: a rethink of how children are taught to disparage a perceived enemy.
Resisting hibernation"Winter placemaking" lures urban dwellers in cold-weather cities out of their self-made cocoons to experience the joys of the frosty season.
A time for healingThe U.S. has聽been shocked by rioters entering its Capitol Building. Americans must work together to find something better than perpetual tribal warfare.聽
Responding to a cyber Pearl HarborIn less unusual times the hacking of computer systems in top U.S. government agencies might have dominated the news. The act needs a prompt, vigorous response.
Why 2021 brings hope on climate changeEfforts to curb global warming have failed to meet the expectations of the Paris Agreement. But a new U.S. commitment gives a reason for optimism.
What's in a name? A lot.The year 2020 saw names that no longer represent how Americans see themselves come off buildings, places, even sports teams.
Home is where the work isThe pandemic has caused the concept of home as a haven of rest, shielded from the world of earning a living, to be revised.
Christmas 2020This year many traditions will be paused or altered. But the spirit of Christmas will still lift hearts.
Time to give, big or small2020 finds the welfare of many across the globe in jeopardy. But from billionaires to ordinary folks people are experiencing the joy of giving.
Changing tactics on terrorismNigeria has been hit by a series of abductions of schoolchildren by jihadis. Treating them as military opponents hasn鈥檛 succeeded. A new program offers amnesty and a way back into society.
The rewards of an upward and outward visionDespite a year of huge earthly challenges, the exploration of space has gone on, including many successful missions and firsts. Even more lies just ahead.聽
Electricity鈥檚 clean giants sizzle 鈥� quietlyWorldwide, companies that generate power from renewable, nonpolluting sources are becoming major players.
Europe's eye on torture in its backyardA world leader in setting norms against torture, the continent is finally awakening to the torture of pro-democracy protesters in Belarus.
A decade of declaring decency in governmentIn the 10 years since Tunisia鈥檚 revolution, many more nations have seen anti-corruption protests. Yet why does honest governance still seem elusive?
India鈥檚 lesson on rushed reforms for farmersMass protests against liberalizing agricultural markets show why progress must come with consensus.
College football鈥檚 resourceful rehuddleIf the 2020 season is teaching anything, it鈥檚 that keeping things flexible isn鈥檛 as impossible as previously thought.
A critical aspect of the vaccination campaignHealth experts put a new focus on alleviating individual fears, learning from the mistakes made during the Ebola crisis.