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What this moment is asking of AmericaThe attempt to assassinate Donald Trump leaves no doubt that the United States is standing on a precipice. In the face of transformational change, will love win out?
The Monitor's ViewVenezuela鈥檚 renewing lightAn election Sunday may reflect the triumph over fear and division that Venezuelans have already gained.
The Monitor's ViewCreating a new Sudan amid warA vision for a postwar society is being formed by people helping millions of displaced individuals 鈥� even welcoming them into their homes.
The Monitor's ViewA simple, selfless dissent for integrityOne man鈥檚 example of a frugal lifestyle inspires a country鈥檚 search for an end to corruption.
The Monitor's ViewA stroke of dignity at the OlympicsA swimmer from Israel 鈥� son of an Arab father and a Jewish mother 鈥� seeks to defy stereotypes of ethnicity and religion聽by appealing to values like respect.
The Monitor's ViewBiden鈥檚 meekness sustains democracyHis decision to withdraw from the race reflects a humility that has run through nations鈥� long experiment in self-government.
The Monitor's ViewJoy breaks into the OlympicsThe 2024 Summer Games feature a new event 鈥� breaking 鈥� with its playful taunts and athletic freedom that reflect a global culture.
For Martin Luther King Jr., the conversation on political violence was very differentPoliticians united after the Donald Trump assassination attempt to say, 鈥淭his is not who we are.鈥� America鈥檚 racial history asks us to dig deeper.聽
The Monitor's ViewA father鈥檚 love, a daughter鈥檚 freedomIn places such as Afghanistan, the path for girls鈥� rights may start by enlisting their fathers as advocates.
The Monitor's ViewThe cultural kinship of JD and KamalaBoth candidates for U.S. vice president represent aggrieved groups whose overlapping concerns may point to a source of political unity.
America鈥檚 political crisis and the war in Gaza are more intertwined than you might thinkThe Donald Trump assassination attempt shows how U.S. polarization is moving toward dehumanization. The war in Gaza shows where that leads.聽 聽聽
The Monitor's ViewWhen schools tap a love of esportsTo reduce high absenteeism, many middle schools set up clubs for gamers, helping them to find belonging built on a shared passion that鈥檚 also a new avenue for learning.
The Monitor's ViewPolitical violence is its own worst enemyThe Trump rally shooting may suggest such attacks are on the rise. Yet the evidence points to a countervailing trend in civility.
Music that bridges generationsAmerican folk music is a kind of oral storytelling that dates back long before even the printing press. It is a vehicle to transmit culture from one generation to the next.
The Monitor's ViewSeeding thought with wonder and hopeA global focus on ecological restoration is taking form in projects and private actions lifting humanity鈥檚 view of unfettered good.
The Monitor's ViewThe strength of Haiti鈥檚 revivalNew leaders recognize that rebuilding the fragile Caribbean state starts with renewing trust within communities.
The Monitor's ViewWho really keeps the Olympics clean?With increased scandals over doping in sports, more athletes speak out about the integrity they rely on to compete fairly.
The Monitor's ViewNATO鈥檚 plans for war 鈥� and peace聽The alliance鈥檚 75th anniversary is an opportunity for NATO to see security in broader terms than weapons.
The Monitor's ViewLiberation the Iranian wayA presidential election shows how voters find ways to seek freedom from Iran鈥檚 oppressive theocracy.
The Monitor's ViewDetroit鈥檚 sound of urban revivalThe reenvisioning of a once-iconic property, Michigan Central Station, matches the vibe of a city being reborn to again make a creative contribution.