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To fix a school, it takes a villageThese schools have made remarkable gains, but they have done so by mustering every ounce of ingenuity and collective will.
Global NewsstandLessons from Hawaii鈥檚 incoming missile false alarm, Why the Aziz Ansari story is important, Is Latin America withdrawing support for Palestinians?, Ramzan Kadyrov鈥檚 brutal war on drugs, European Union takes a different tack from the US on CubaA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 29, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Most important meal, moving into the future, analyzing the world, looking at industrial societies聽Letters to the editor for the Jan. 29, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewHumility as an asset in FranceA new leader claims he is helping the French learn how to fail in business, a necessary step for innovation and one that requires humility.
The Monitor's ViewUS response to China鈥檚 techno threats: Do what you do wellAs China moves to achieve technological dominance, the US must continue to value the very things that foster innovation.
The Monitor's ViewThe Vegas shooter and problem gamblingStephen Paddock鈥檚 motives in the Las Vegas massacre remain unclear but officials point to his extensive gambling as a possible factor. Can problem gamblers be better enticed to curb their behavior?
The Monitor's ViewA global wish for honest leadersCan there be a #MeToo-style campaign against corruption? One region shows that a cross-border movement is possible.
The Monitor's ViewFacebook鈥檚 about-face on news credibilityRather than rely on machines to pick items for its news feed, the media giant will now trust its users to select trustworthy media outlets. The move reflects a broader need to restore trust in news by relying on readers as truth seekers.
How can China grow?Sitting on a park bench in Beijing, moved to tears by the memories that came flooding back to her as she watched an amateur opera, our reporter saw other core values expressed by a gentleman who sat next to her: harmony, civility, friendship.
Global NewsstandCutting off communication, no more street protests, improving Parliament, projections for India聽A roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 22, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: An about-face in reaction to sexual harassment, coverage of international news, books that matter, original and fresh storyLetters to the editor for the Jan. 22, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewWith forgiveness, a need for economic justiceIn Liberia and Colombia, civil conflict has been halted by programs that aid former rebels. South Africa has avoided civil war but it also needs to help those who don鈥檛 share in its wealth.
The Monitor's ViewReducing drunken-driving tragediesA new study suggests tougher laws will work and a new task force points to higher taxes that change behavior.
The Monitor's ViewCoarse words and new thinkingThe use of foul language to describe immigrants from certain regions provides an opportunity to examine our own preconceptions 鈥� and to seek the facts.
A new form for the CS Perspective in the DailyIn the spirit of evolving the Monitor Daily toward the clearest statement of the Monitor鈥檚 mission, changes are coming to the 海角大神 Science Perspective starting on Jan. 22.
The Monitor's ViewWill Europe speak up for cooperation?President Trump is expected to make his case for 'America First' at this month鈥檚 World Economic Forum. French President Macron and German Chancellor Merkel could offer an opposing view that values working together over self-interest.
Keeping the American experiment aliveAs president, Donald Trump clearly wields huge power. What he does matters, in many cases enormously. But it鈥檚 also fair to say that, according to the vision of the Founders, a fixation on Trump 鈥� pro or con 鈥� is a backward way of addressing America鈥檚 challenges.
Global NewsstandJordan鈥檚 need to diversify options, freedom will save Kenya, not being ostriches, National Payments Platform could change banking, demolition of a wall of silence in 2017A roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 15, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Birds and their plans, billionaire fights poverty, using proven methodsLetters to the editor for the Jan. 15, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewTunisia鈥檚 revolution, Act 2Days of protests against austerity in the North African country serve as yet another model for the Arab world on how to tolerate dissent and define the common good in a spirit of equality.