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The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 deep think in being an AI leaderYoung people are generating advances in artificial intelligence to ensure Africa is an equal partner in the new digital innovation.
The Monitor's ViewLifting a hurdle to a welcome homeCalifornia rescinds housing laws that discriminate against people previously incarcerated as part of a broader shift binding rehabilitation to individual dignity.
Covering Donald TrumpAs the buzz grows about a potential second presidential run by Donald Trump, the news media must again examine how it approaches its coverage. The Monitor鈥檚 commitment has always been to report honestly.
The Monitor's ViewIndia鈥檚 new cadres of equalityAs women become a powerful voting bloc, they are instilling new democratic norms through a grassroots activism of substance over symbolism.
The Monitor's ViewA West African response to graftSierra Leone鈥檚 progress against corruption shows when governments pledge honesty, ordinary citizens become a force for integrity.
The Monitor's ViewClassroom lessons in discerning truthFolding media literacy into public school curricula, U.S. states see a way to defend democracy from disinformation.
Why everyone and no one can tell you what home meansDuring the holiday season, many of us turn our thoughts to home. But what makes a home? This week, 19 essayists offer a look into the spaces tied to their hearts.
The relentless march of progressWhile some believe that change can only be inspired by fear and discomfort, 2023 showed that persistence and hope are the true drivers of progress.
The Monitor's ViewSongs of beauty amid warAround the world, societies are pushing back against conflict and repression through musical affirmations of innocence.
From 鈥楥hildren in darkness鈥� to a generation of lightChildren are often vulnerable to the instability around them, and this generation's foe 鈥� climate change 鈥� is formidable. But kids around the world are determined to build a bright future.
The Monitor's ViewThe glue of seeing goodSurveys show a breadth of spirituality binding Americans to each other in connections of empathy and affection.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 new wecome matA Continental framework seeks a more compassionate response to migrants that reinforces the rule of law and individual dignity.
The Monitor's ViewRecognitions for peace in GazaA rejection of violence by emerging Israeli and Palestinian leaders hints at a shared security set on renewed democracies.
The Monitor's ViewReshaping a region with trustThe changes sweeping across Latin America reflect the work of citizens seeking equality and honest governance through democratic participation.
The Monitor's ViewHealing a river with eddies of trustCalifornia鈥檚 new plan to decrease the water it draws from the Colorado River rests on selfless gestures for the common good.
What climate change demands of us allFacing the climate crisis surely requires individual sacrifice. But regenerative farmers see it differently 鈥� instead of austerity, sustainability practices seed resilient and flourishing farms.
The Monitor's ViewDriving openness in ChinaA small team of auditors sends a big message to Beijing that prosperity among nations rests on universal values like transparency and rule of law.
The Monitor's ViewA ruling for ruling betterSouth Africa's Constitutional Court upholds the dignity of innocents as a prerequisite for democratic governance.
The Monitor's ViewBuilding beyond carbonArchitects are responding to climate change with designs for thriving communities based on meeting needs through local values.
The Monitor's ViewFreedom of speech that starts with listeningThe war in Gaza is prompting universities around the world to defend a pillar of democracy with the shared values of coexisting faiths.