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The Monitor's ViewTake fearmongering out of US politicsAs presidential campaigns for the 2016 election start to demonize candidates, a study finds a sharp rise in American voters disliking those in opposing camps. This coarsening of society can end if politics stop relying on 'negative partisanship.'
The Monitor's ViewArmenia's best use of a genocide's anniversaryThe dominant church in Armenia has used the 100th anniversary of the 1915-23 genocide to honor the victims in hopes this act of love will liberate Armenians from hatred toward the Turks. The canonization is one sign of both sides inching toward reconciliation.
The Monitor's ViewA Moroccan fix to Europe's migrant crisisOnce harshly criticized for its mistreatment of African migrants, Morocco has changed its view and now lays down a well-regulated welcome mat. If Europe did more of the same, fewer migrants would risk dangerous sea journeys with smugglers.
The Monitor's ViewChlorine attacks in Syria: Time to reassert a global banAs evidence mounts of Syria dropping chlorine gas bombs on civilians, the UN needs to act. On the 100th anniversary of the world鈥檚 first major chlorine attack, humanity must reaffirm a standard against such indiscriminate weapons.聽
The Monitor's ViewWhy Obama needs a key tool for trade talksA new bipartisan bill in Congress would give the president special authority to negotiate trade pacts. Such economic measures are a vital means for peaceful cooperation between nations.
A search that changes perceptionsFrom Galileo's rudimentary telescope to the mighty Hubble, our ability to peer deeper into the cosmos affects how we see ourselves.
The Monitor's ViewPutting Libya back together againAs civil war saps and splits the North African country, leaders of rival groups are in talks aimed at forming a unity government. The UN-led talks require a patience in turning Libya's shared suffering into hope for a shared democratic vision.
Global NewsstandKenyans stand against terror attacks, the pros and cons of a modern nuclear Iran, beware of Houthi rebels in YemenA round-up of global commentary for the April 20&27, 2015 issue of the weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: 'Right to work and unions,' Taiwan's diplomacy with ChinaLetters to the editor for the April 29&27, 2015 issue of the weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewEurope's urgent task of saving migrantsA rapid rise in migrants trying to reach Europe across the Mediterranean 鈥� with many not making it 鈥� requires the EU to overhaul its immigration policies and anti-migrant fears.
The Monitor's ViewWhat propels the 'sharing economy'The booming business of digital transactions between strangers in providing services and goods relies on new ways of determining trust. Consumers say the 'sharing economy' is building strong communities.
The Monitor's ViewProtecting the purity of the OlympicsAs a rise in sports betting leads to more scandals, the International Olympic Committee must safeguard athletes from corruption and ensure fair competition. A new IOC hot line is one good step.
The Monitor's ViewBody cameras can help police to perfect their workRecent shootings of black men have resulted in a rush to put body cameras on police as a way to 'catch them.' Yet recordings of police who handle difficult situations well would be the best result from 'body cams,' creating models to emulate.
The triumph of innocenceRicky Jackson's four decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit is the story of injustice, perseverance, and, most of all, grace.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Tsarnaev deserves the mercy of a life sentenceThe jury that convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing will start to decide his penalty on April 21. Choosing a life sentence will be an act of grace with a greater potential for deterrence than the death penalty.
Global NewsstandStrengthening US ties to the Caribbean, a Middle East arms race, Saudis to battle, a unified Arab army, US military support needed in AfghanistanA round-up of global commentary for the April 13, 2015 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Plight of captive whales, curtailing hate will end war, purpose of electionsLetters to the editor for the April 13, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhat North Charleston can teach AmericaThe April 4 shooting of a black man in the South Carolina city evoked reactions of empathy, transparency, and swift justice. That helped keep the city calm and focused on solutions and unity.
The Monitor's ViewHow to read the alphabet soup of global 'clubs'This week's summit of Western Hemisphere leaders reflects a churn in the membership of many multinational bodies 鈥� and a search for common values that endure against rising global challenges.
The Monitor's ViewKenya's unity against a terror tacticThe unity of Kenya's 海角大神s and Muslims in reaction to last week's slaughter of more than 140 海角大神 students sends a strong message against a terrorist tactic of division.