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The Monitor's ViewA leadership style that unites VenezuelaThe swift rise of a young and unknown politician, Juan Guaid贸, as interim president was as much a result of his own humility as of political forces. His style has united a splintered opposition.
The Monitor's ViewSuper Bowl鈥檚 halftime controversySome want to send a political message. Others just want to enjoy the sporting event and its entertainment. Civility on race issues can only help civil rights.
The Monitor's ViewWhen anti-corruption protests succeedThe latest ranking of nations by corruption levels shows a link to levels of democracy. Popular demands for leaders with integrity are also demands for accountability and transparency.
The Monitor's ViewA plank for peace in AfghanistanEven a tentative agreement on two points between the US and the Taliban can allow for more trust-building and for new ideas to emerge and help end a 17-year war.
Another rights movement with 鈥�60s rootsNewton鈥檚 first law can apply to thought, too. It often doesn鈥檛 want to move until it gets a strong push.
Readers RespondReaders write: Laws about wages in the US, kindness in the face of intolerance, and progress in agricultureLetters to the editor for the Jan. 28, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Trump may find unlikely ally in Chinese business sector, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 28, 2019 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA name change that changes EuropeGreece agrees that its neighbor can use the name Macedonia, ending a long dispute and adding to the peace growing in the Balkans.
The Monitor's ViewA plug for the purpose-driven workerGillette鈥檚 recent ad about masculinity reflects a wider corporate desire to stand up for a cause as a way to earn the trust of workers demanding purpose in life.
The Monitor's ViewForgiveness as a peace tool in VenezuelaMass protests may not be enough to bring down an illegitimate regime. Offers of mercy to the military, however, might turn the conscience of soldiers.
The trap of 鈥娾�榚ither/or鈥�When presented with two possibilities, we often make it binary, assuming the two choices are mutually exclusive. But the fact is, the best choices are often 鈥渂oth/and.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewDousing the fires of corruptionAfter a mass tragedy for gasoline thieves in Mexico, a new president offers a different way to deal with the evil of corruption.
A headline worth a thousand wordsDistilling the essence of a story down to two or three words in 80-point type can be a challenge under any circumstance.聽When it comes to politics, it takes even more deftness.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Valuable college experience and tech opportunitiesLetters to the editor for the Jan. 21, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Thailand should not impede those who are seeking asylum, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 21, 2019 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA bolt of integrity in a big African electionIn a surprise, the African Union intervenes in Congo to ensure a transparent vote count. The bloc could not ignore a rigged election 鈥� or the demand of young Africans for accountable governance.
The Monitor's View For Europe, a push against the violence of hateThe Continent can learn from Poland鈥檚 reaction to the killing of a mayor and the many ways to counter a rise in hate speech.
The Monitor's ViewIn Indonesia, honesty has been a good catchA president鈥檚 success in tackling one major theft of public resources 鈥� illegal fishing 鈥� is a model for his campaign against corruption and for a global fight against fish poaching.
The Monitor's ViewJustice served on internet gamblingA legal opinion by the Justice Department reinstates a long-held interpretation of a 1961 law against gambling by electronic means. States moving toward online gaming should take note.
The Monitor's ViewWhen big nations need a little t锚te-脿-t锚teFrance鈥檚 president, besieged by protests, initiates a national dialogue to gather ideas and form a new 鈥榗ontract.鈥� Has listening become key to political leadership?