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Readers RespondReaders write: Chronicle of Ukraine, opportunities from technology, best governmentLetters to the editor for the Dec. 4, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy speak up about anti-Muslim tweets?The British leader鈥檚 denunciation of a retweet by President Trump, along with her support for Muslims, adds to a trend against such religious bigotry.
The Monitor's ViewLiberating African slaves 鈥� againThe discovery of a slave auction in Libya has stirred both European and African leaders into action. Now they must deal with the mental chains that pushed African migrants into the clutches of smugglers.
The Monitor's ViewA hint of mercy in post-Mugabe ZimbabweA new leader offers amnesty to those who return stolen public money. The African country will need many other acts of forgiveness and truth-telling to achieve reconciliation.
The Monitor's ViewMoment of truth for a Syrian peacePeace talks planned in Geneva may succeed if all sides abide by the Security Council demand for UN-run elections. The power of guns may give way to the power of democracy.
The Monitor's ViewIn the giving season, a special act of charityAs nations stepped up to pledge money for hurricane-hit Caribbean islands, one donation stood out. Haiti, despite its own devastation and poverty, promised aid to its neighbors.
Readers RespondReaders write: Addressing gun control debate, easy-to-understand astronomy, beautifully crafted reviewLetters to the editor for the Nov. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
Small-town America鈥檚 most precious resourceFor generations, much of America鈥檚 opportunity was in its boundless rural landscapes 鈥� its rich soil and coal seams. But as that shifts, a new commodity is coming forward as even more valuable to the future of small towns from Storm Lake, Iowa, to Coeur d鈥橝lene, Idaho: new thinking.
Global NewsstandTrump is an 鈥榠llusory giant,鈥� Trump goes easy on Asia leaders鈥� human rights records, Why the next major Middle East war will likely be in Lebanon, Is a fresh Rohingya exodus imminent?, US noninvolvement during invasion of Kurdish Iraq was a gift to IranA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe global spread of a culture of integrityThe mass arrests for corruption in Saudi Arabia were really a result of peer pressure among the world鈥檚 wealthiest countries who are trying to address a public desire for openness and transparency in governance.
The Monitor's ViewFinding virtue after a war crimes verdictThe conviction of the former Bosnian Serb commander brings justice to many, but also a lesson about equality 鈥� the very virtue needed for peace in the Balkans.
The Monitor's ViewA Thanksgiving lesson for the #MeToo movementIn starting the holiday during the Civil War, Lincoln sought not only to encourage gratitude but a humility to repent. The current civil strife over sexual wrongdoing will require similar penitence.
The Monitor's ViewTime to tally up Africa鈥檚 progress in governanceEvents in Zimbabwe point to a continental shift toward democracy, driven by a mass of young people demanding accountability.
True charityFaith traditions have recognized that charity is more than simply the act of giving. It involves a deeper realization of the connections that bind us all. In giving, we receive. In loving without expectation of return, we learn what love is.聽
Global NewsstandThe US and Japan must be open to talks with North Korea, Behind Saudi Arabia鈥檚 anti-corruption drive, Analysts misunderstand Saudi Arabia鈥檚 transformation, The Paradise Papers are an opportunity to improve law, Kenyatta must heal Kenya鈥檚 woundsA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 20, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Thoughts from readers on columnist Ruth WalkerLetters to the editor for the Nov. 20, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewZimbabwe's new liberation struggleThe surprise sidelining of a longtime dictator has many in Zimbabwe looking inward on their role in propping him up. Their mental liberation may influence the ongoing power struggle
The Monitor's ViewProtecting the innocent from cyber warriorsWith new warnings of harm to civilian networks, the world may need a 鈥榙igital Geneva Convention.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewWhat really fell in Zimbabwe鈥檚 coupThe Army鈥檚 sidelining of President Robert Mugabe came after he picked his wife to rule after him, denying democratic ideals rooted in equality. History is littered with the overthrow of family dynasties and progress toward basic rights.
The Monitor's ViewA petrostate鈥檚 path back from the debt brinkDespite its vast oil wealth, Venezuela has entered a debt crisis of its own making. The only way out is to return to democratic ideals and lift the 鈥榬esource curse.鈥�