All The Monitor's View
Debt forbearance as a tool to defeat the pandemicThe financial impact from COVID-19 has forced a wave of debt relief, especially for the most vulnerable.
A beacon for ending lockdownsStrategies do exist to reopen societies as COVID-19 is suppressed. South Korea just set an example.
Crossover lessons: Earth Day and the pandemicCOVID-19 poses issues of living in harmony with nature that apply to climate change. Both problems require harmonious action.
Breakthrough against chemical weaponsFor the first time, an agency enforcing an international treaty directly blames a government for a gas attack on civilians. Now the world must act on Syria鈥檚 violation of global norms.
A burst of creativity to best a virusFrom mastering Zoom at home to inventing anticoronavirus vaccines, people are using the crisis to be more open to inspiration.
In an interlude for sports, a time for introspectionLike halftime in football, sports leaders can use this temporary cancellation of contests to return sports to their core purpose.
The attraction of peace to end COVID-19The U.N.鈥檚 success in asking for cease-fires in world conflicts can help push the Security Council to finally act against the coronavirus.
鈥楶ray for Boris鈥� and other signs of spiritual revivalThe global prayers for the British leader are an example of the health crisis forcing a new interest in how spiritual ideas bring healing.
A crisis forcing humility from the bottom upElected leaders are under pressure to mirror the unity of their societies and cooperate to end the coronavirus crisis.
In worship, still touching hearts if not each otherFor Jews, Muslims, and 海角大神s, a temporary absence of in-person services can lead to fresh approaches to reaching others.
Care for the social ills of isolationLockdowns are leading to upticks in problem behaviors, such as domestic abuse. Compassion more than money is needed.
Reversing power grabs during a pandemicHungary鈥檚 leader gets a lesson on why electoral legitimacy is needed to deal with the coronavirus.
A crisis that draws the best from investorsCompanies known for their ethical policies are faring better in a virus-stricken stock market. The crisis is rewarding good behavior.
Pondering a Walden experience?A careful outdoor escape from self-isolation can bring sublime relief from fear of a disease.
Self-isolation opens a door to national serviceStaying home, or venturing out to volunteer, sets a high mark for mass sacrifice. A federal panel suggests new ways to expand such civic engagement.
Mercy for the lonely in a pandemicWith self-isolation now the rule in Britain, an army of volunteers brings help and companionship to the loneliest.
Trading handguns for hand wipesSeveral armed groups have heeded a U.N. call for cease-fires to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The move reflects an emerging 鈥渃onscience鈥� to see 鈥渢he folly of war.鈥�
From Wuhan to Manhattan, a great sifting of what鈥檚 enduringAs China emerges from coronavirus lockdown, it can reveal if more lasting norms have been embraced.
Europe rises from its sickbedDespite woes like the coronavirus and Brexit, the European Union looks to expand its values and influence in the Balkans.
Self-isolation as a gift, not a grindStaying home is not only a sanctuary from a virus but also a still place to reorder life鈥檚 priorities.