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One final 鈥楾op 10鈥�: best of Monitor journalismWe looked through all our work last year and found 10 stories that most embodied the Monitor鈥檚 desire to uplift, enlighten, and improve through journalism. And we thought, why not share?
Readers RespondReaders write: News from Iraq, religion and faith, working together, local mongooses, and a special issueLetters to the editor for the Jan. 14, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Political elites don鈥檛 understand that populist victories are still democratic, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 14, 2019 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewBehold Greeks giving thanksInstead of reviling Germany鈥檚 leader for imposed austerity during a visit, Greece showed some gratitude. That has helped bilateral ties become based on trust and partnership.
The Monitor's ViewRenewing German-French vows for EuropeWith the EU splintering on its edges, the original founders plan to better integrate their two peoples as a model of friendship for the rest of Europe.
The Monitor's ViewBreaking Latin America鈥檚 migration driverThe region needs fresh attempts at curbing gang violence, as Brazil鈥檚 new leader is learning. The promise, as he says, is that 鈥榞ood will beat evil.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewA light of moral legitimacy in Congo, VenezuelaLeaders in both countries face postelection challenges by citizens and institutions who rely on social norms to determine power.
The Monitor's ViewIn immigration standoff, a little tenderness, pleaseFederal workers are the latest victims in a national debate that requires all those who suffer from failed immigration policies to see the mutual misery. Such empathy can lead to a solution.
Readers RespondReaders write: Washington town is choral central, and value of tiny books through the agesLetters to the editor for the Dec. 31, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewApple鈥檚 stumble may be China鈥檚 gainThe tech giant鈥檚 data about the Chinese market shows why Beijing must embrace honesty and transparency in its statistics.
The Monitor's ViewWhere age is a state of mindCoverage of Nancy Pelosi鈥檚 election as House speaker was remarkable in not focusing on her age. Is this a sign of a shift against stereotypes on aging?
The Monitor's ViewWhy civic values are Taiwan鈥檚 best defenseIn a public debate, the leaders of China and Taiwan reveal what it takes to create a national identity rooted in shared ideals.
The Monitor's ViewThe impetus driving an anti-lynching billSenate passage of a bill defining lynching as a hate crime is long in coming. But if a new Congress in 2019 can finally address this brutal practice, it will at least highlight how moral progress is made.
The Russian town that might save the worldTorzhok is experiencing a resurgence because of one woman鈥檚 activism.
The Monitor's ViewHold off the forecasts of doomDespite its 鈥榳orst of times鈥� feel, the world in 2018 made progress. And more should be expected in 2019.
The Monitor's ViewNew missiles and old treatiesRussia tested a potentially much more lethal nuclear missile yesterday. At the same time the US seems ready to abandon hard-won current arms control treaties.
The Monitor's ViewThose tiny flying intrudersThe drones that buzzed London鈥檚 Gatwick airport earlier this month show that these little unmanned aircraft need more attention from authorities.
A different kind of news biasWe would never accept news that is disproportionately positive. Why are we so willing to accept the reverse?
The Monitor's ViewWhen Christmas bells ringLong ago an American found comfort and inspiration listening to them. They can still chime in hearts today.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Fossil fuel corporations should not lobby during climate conferences, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 24, 2018 weekly magazine.