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The Monitor's ViewA court ruling for headscarf libertyThe Supreme Court鈥檚 decision that an employer cannot discriminate against the Muslim practice of wearing a hijab will add to the accommodation of religious practices, especially among minority faiths.
Making social media more socialThe Internet allows everyone to be a publisher. But just beyond your first "Hello, world" you'll encounter a world of reaction -- sometimes fun, often cruel.
The Monitor's ViewHow US probe of FIFA bends global normsWorld reaction to the US indictments of world soccer officials shows the prosecution of bribery across borders聽can challenge global assumptions about corruption.
Global NewsstandRamadi's fall, why Iraq needs to unify, Malaysia tough on migrants, hopes for better Korean relations, US raid of SyriaThis week's round-up of global commentary for the June 1, 2015, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: women's colleges, children learn from each other, life sentence for Boston bomberLetters to the editor for the June 1, 2015, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHelping North Koreans 鈥榣ive in truth鈥�With a renewed focus on human rights in North Korea, the US, Japan, and South Korea can help expose the lies of the Kim regime, adding pressure to end its nuclear program.
What motivates barrier breakers?The young men and women who go through the US military's Ranger School aren't motivated by fame or fortune. They are motivated by values and causes that can't be publicized or monetized.
The Monitor's ViewWorld soccer鈥檚 moment for reformUS indictments of FIFA officials is a welcome move to clean up the world鈥檚 most popular sport. Every dominant sports organization needs better integrity checks against a desire to make money over the need for fair and clean regulation of sport.
The Monitor's ViewIn Europe and now Asia, a search for 鈥榗ommon destiny鈥�China has adopted the EU鈥檚 slogan of 鈥榗ommon destiny鈥� for creating a Eurasian economy. Yet the EU鈥檚 many new woes call for redefining the core values, or identity, of its union.
The Monitor's ViewWhen fishermen rescue migrants 鈥� and nationsIn Southeast Asia, acts of empathy by fishermen in saving refugees adrift at sea help soften the hard stance of Indonesia and Malaysia. They are fishers of both people and goodwill.
Global NewsstandThe effect of the British elections, racial tolerance in the US, German-Israeli relations, China not a threat, compassion for PutinA round-up of global commentary for the May 25, 2015, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: student homework, life sentence for Boston bomber, fossil fuels divestment,Letters to the editor for the May 25, 2015, weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewNigeria's lesson in battling terroristsWith an election this past March and a new president taking power, Nigeria illustrates how a democracy stands up for its values against terrorist groups like Boko Haram.
The Monitor's ViewWhistle while you work: Wall Street's culture of fingering fraudA new federal program of rewarding whistle-blowers in the financial industry is booming. And a survey shows industry insiders favor acting as tipsters against wrongdoing 鈥� especially in firms with a culture of integrity.
The Monitor's ViewAn antidote to IS recruitment of womenThe Islamic State's recruitment of women draws big attention. But less noticed and more important are efforts in Islamic countries to raise the level of women as spiritual guides 鈥� able to prevent young women (and men) from joining radical groups.
The Monitor's ViewThe US and a spiral of cyberfearIn a newly revealed strategy, the Pentagon poses the threat of a digital counterattack on those who launch a cyberattack on the US. This offensive capability, however, might trigger a cyber arms race. Is the US fear well founded to justify a possible escalation of fear?
The Monitor's ViewWith end of Syria war in sight, so must be a postwar planThe US and other nations have stepped up their military role in Syria as the Assad regime weakens. But they must not repeat the mistake made in Iraq and Afghanistan and hold low expectations for postwar reconstruction. Muslim societies can be democratic.
Global NewsstandSupporting peace in Afghanistan, better checks on drones, US cycle of poverty and racism, helping boys in South Africa, repairing IraqA round-up of global commentary for the May 18, 2015 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Congress and trade decision, Arab homeland, 'right to work'Letters to the editor for the May 18, 2015, weekly magazine.
Behind a changing equationThe US-Saudi relationship epitomizes the old maxim that nations don鈥檛 have permanent friends or enemies, only interests.聽