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The Monitor's ViewA big question for Trump鈥檚 Supreme Court nomineeIf the high court is ever to be depoliticized, nominees must show how their decisonmaking process reflects the virtues of self-government that lie at the heart of the Constitution.
The Monitor's ViewThai cave rescue: a metaphor on climate adaptationThe world鈥檚 empathy toward the boys and rescuers shows what is possible in unifying behind adaptation to other weather risks, including the effects of climate change.
Readers RespondReaders write: Changes at a Chinese university, bringing historical context to current events, bringing families back together, learning more about HungaryLetters to the editor for the July 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump can鈥檛 ignore Central AmericaAs Europe has discovered with Africa, the US is learning again with its migrant crisis that poor and troubled neighbors cannot be shut off simply by more border security. Being secure requires being neighborly.
The Monitor's ViewCan NATO use truth against Russian lies?The alliance鈥檚 coming summit can be used to support nations in Europe that are learning how to counter Kremlin disinformation with 鈥榗ritical thinking鈥� among their citizens.
The Monitor's ViewAn impending revolution in MexicoThe incoming president, Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador, promises a radical approach to ending corruption, one based on a view of people as moral. Yet he also assumes people only need to see a leader who sets a good example.
The largest patriotismOn July 4, which marks Independence Day in the United States, it is worth noting how America has helped reshape the idea of what patriotism is.
The Monitor's ViewAI can have values if not a conscienceThe author of 鈥楩rankenstein鈥� started us on a long path to steer new technologies to a higher good.
Global NewsstandUS withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council puts funding in doubt, Glimmers of hope for refugees, UN鈥檚 resolution on Palestinians was mostly a win, European left walks an immigration tightrope, Mohamed Salah is changing perceptions about MuslimsA roundup of global commentary for the July 2, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Aiding inventors, story without political motivations, austerity for teachers, thoughtful journalismLetters to the editor for the July 2, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewEU鈥檚 migrant plan is about more than migrantsThe plan aims to relocate migrants in ways that both help them and relieve pressure from Europe鈥檚 anti-migrant parties. It will also assist the EU in rediscovering its reasons for unity.
The Monitor鈥檚 collaboration with the Energy FoundationThe Energy Foundation has given a grant to support the Monitor鈥檚 distinctive approach to climate change coverage.
The Monitor's ViewHow to use Justice Kennedy鈥檚 legacy in picking his replacementThe nation鈥檚 intense battles over Supreme Court nominees could use a few lessons from the retiring justice鈥檚 main theme: dignity.
The Monitor's ViewShifting views of seniors: less burden, more assetThe average age of Americans may be rising and creating financial worries for younger workers, but also rising are expectations of what the senior years can really mean.
The Monitor's ViewExtending compassion beyond migrant kidsThe outcry over family separation at the border has sparked a rise in help for the migrant children. Now that concern can be broadened to include other children in the US also taken from parents in legal difficulty.
Nigeria鈥檚 schoolgirl rebellionIn the borderlands of Nigeria, school attendance for girls is as much an act of war against Boko Haram as picking up a gun.
The Monitor's ViewIs love a winning message for Ethiopia?A new prime minister, even in the face of a brutal attack, preaches 鈥榣ove wins鈥� to a country in need of a new political narrative.
Readers RespondReaders write: Young reporters cover March for Our LivesLetters to the editor for the June 25, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA nonviolent movement challenges Pakistan鈥檚 militarySince January, peaceful protests against military abuses of civilian minorities have emboldened others to challenge the Army鈥檚 grip on democracy.
Global NewsstandHow Trump would have viewed an Obama-Kim summit, Trump-Kim summit sparks hope of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, Trump鈥檚 G7 affront to common values, Australia to combat Russian election interference, Beauty pageants are rapidly losing their appealA roundup of global commentary for the June 25, 2018 weekly magazine.