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The Monitor's ViewWhere are we headed? Answers may lie in the pastThe Great Recession saw interest in the humanities, such as history, plummet in favor of 鈥榩ractical鈥� college studies. But today鈥檚 turmoil may have reawakened interest in just how we got here.
The power of losingFor two consecutive American presidential elections, many of the losers have seen the winner as illegitimate. Putting aside the merit of the claims, that broad fact speaks volumes.
Readers RespondReaders write: Influence of 鈥楯urassic Park,' Daily praise, wisteria memories, Americans finding common groundLetters to the editor for the Sept. 3, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandPope Francis鈥檚 apology is not enough, Remembering diplomat Kofi Annan, Why Europe and Turkey can鈥檛 lose each other, Lessons on infrastructure from the Roman Empire, Sexism on a global scaleA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 3, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe women activists for peace in SyriaAs the Assad regime prepares to take the last opposition stronghold, women in that province are working to remove the main excuse for such an attack.
The Monitor's ViewTackle the rush to sports gamblingA Supreme Court ruling has left states free to legalize sports wagering, raising issues of how to protect the integrity of sports. Congress is starting to weigh in.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Myanmar must look in the mirrorA UN probe of military atrocities against the minority Rohingya also points to the country鈥檚 need to unify around a national identity, preferably one that is inclusive.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina tries breaking corrupt habitsA trove of evidence about payoffs to former presidents has accelerated a two-year campaign against corruption and brought greater promise of clean governance.
The Monitor's ViewMcCain鈥檚 mutiny against war bitternessOf all his admirable traits, it was the former POW鈥檚 forgiveness toward Vietnam that helped reconcile the US to its former adversary.
The Monitor's ViewHow to help China鈥檚 MuslimsThe mass internment of minority Uyghurs in western China is just the latest assaults on Muslims and demands far more than denunciation. What鈥檚 needed is religious response to such religious intolerance.
The Monitor's ViewHow generosity can help end Latin America鈥檚 biggest crisisAs Venezuela falls apart and triggers a mass exodus, Colombia extends a welcome to the refugees, perhaps encouraging international moves to end the crisis.
The Monitor's ViewA plea deal鈥檚 spotlight on Trump 鈥� and campaign finance rulesAn assertion by the president鈥檚 former lawyer could trigger an impeachment hearing and a closer look at the role of campaign finance rules in a democracy.
Coaching humans out of static thinkingScience is one of the most reliable ways to coach humans out of narrow, static thinking and into mental channels that grow and challenge our views of 鈥� well, everything.
The Monitor's ViewGreece鈥檚 day of redemptionThe official end of a bailout of the Greek economy marks a triumph for European unity and a new dawn for reform in Greece.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 call for patient capitalismThe president asked federal regulators to lessen the pressure on corporations to report quarterly profits. He joins many others in trying to ensure long-term investments built on fundamental values, such as innovation and integrity.
Global NewsstandBeyond climate change despair, Sympathy for the Iranian people amid fresh sanctions, Saudi Arabia鈥檚 odd response to a Canadian tweet, Australia and New Zealand wake up to China鈥檚 power play, Lula鈥檚 long-shot bid for a third term as Brazil鈥檚 presidentA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 20, 2018鈥揂ug. 27, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Enriching poetry, insight into interpreters, following Mars news, straws and sea life, local impact of controversyLetters to the editor for the Aug. 20, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe nature of talking in TurkeyWorld jitters over Turkey鈥檚 economy are based on its leader not listening to deliberative bodies, such as the central bank, that can sift the best in wise advice, even from dissenters.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe election鈥檚 鈥榩ink wave鈥� that is driving equalityWomen are being nominated for office in record numbers this year, perhaps revealing how views on gender are shifting.
Monitor grapples with gender balance in sourcingWomen have a lot to say 鈥� across business, politics, economics, education 鈥� you name it. But are their voices always heard?