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The Monitor's ViewRethinking farms and food in the AI ageAs robots and other inventions take over agriculture, society must rethink its relationship to those who nourish it.聽
The Monitor's ViewVisit a prison, make the world safer?More governors and prosecutors are visiting inmates in prison as part of several initiatives to improve criminal justice. The experience helps create more empathy among those who incarcerate people.
A Monitor ThanksgivingWhy, despite all the hassle, do we love holidays? If we do it right, we鈥檙e putting others first, so we'd like to say "Thank you" to聽our readers.
The Monitor's ViewEurope wins a big anti-corruption battleRomania鈥檚 reelection of an anti-graft president reflects the success of both the EU and Romanians to push for honest governance in one of the union鈥檚 most corrupt countries.
Readers RespondReaders write: The view from Russia, and wildfire seriesLetters to the editor for the Nov. 25, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss international media coverage and hearing from wildfire refugees.
The Monitor's ViewBallots meet batons in Hong KongThe popularity of the pro-democracy protests will be tested in Sunday鈥檚 local district elections, which are about the only real democracy left in the Chinese territory.
The 鈥榪uiet fire鈥� of a Monitor readerI want to acquaint you with thinkers who are wrestling with issues close to the Monitor鈥檚 heart.聽First up: activist and minister Duncan Newcomer.
The Monitor's ViewIn 2019, whistleblowers get their dueGlobal views on whistleblowers got a boost after one in the U.S. made allegations against President Trump. Even Ukraine just passed a law protecting whistleblowers.
The Monitor's ViewIraq's trailblazing protestersBy the thousands, young Iraqis have created a 鈥渕inistate鈥� in downtown Baghdad that resembles the government they want 鈥� one not based on dividing up power by faith.
The Monitor's ViewA triumph of truth about China鈥檚 detention campsSecret documents from the Communist Party reveal strong party dissent over the repression of an innocent minority. Officials with a conscience are exposing the party鈥檚 fears and tactics.
The Monitor's ViewWhy impeachment watchers need a Thanksgiving breakA holiday of gratitude and rejoicing that Lincoln used to bind a broken nation can again heal a people who increasingly see themselves on the edge of civil war.
California offers a glimpse 20 years into the futureThe rise of Latino power in California began with Proposition 187, a聽1994 ballot initiative that聽sought to deny services to unauthorized immigrants.
Readers RespondReaders write: Eco-friendly choices, Estonia鈥檚 music, and moreLetters to the editor for the Nov. 18, 2019 weekly magazine. Readers discuss solutions for climate change, the 2019聽Nobel Peace Prize, and more.
Why local news is necessaryRemember the dogged, wisecracking reporters of yore? As in 鈥淕ood Night, and Good Luck鈥� and 鈥淎ll the President鈥檚 Men鈥�? That spirit is still alive.聽
The Monitor's ViewSaudi Arabia sells an opening to the worldSelling shares in its giant oil company, Aramco, could force a repressive monarchy to be held accountable, not just by investors but by restless, freedom-seeking Saudi youths.
How to fight 鈥榝ake news鈥�Compelling readers to recalibrate their own opinions 鈥� to look at the world dynamically and flexibly 鈥� is healthy. And it鈥檚 how fake news is defeated.
The Monitor's ViewIt takes a village to stop mass shootersA new federal focus aims at supporting citizens and communities to keep guns away from troubled individuals. Short of banning guns, local efforts may be the best prevention.
The Monitor's ViewPlucking the hate out of Hong Kong protestsMonths of demonstrations have spiraled down to sheer hatred between protesters and police. The only way up is to listen to those who have conquered such hate.
The Monitor's ViewLatin America's civic awakeningProtesters in Chile and Bolivia have thrown off their reputation for low political participation with mass protests that are bringing basic democratic reform.
Readers RespondReaders write: 鈥淢ars or bust鈥� comicReaders discussed our science comic 鈥淢ars or bust,鈥澛爓hich laid out scientists鈥櫬爉ethods for making the red planet a second home for humanity.