All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewThe giving season鈥檚 new songAppeals for charity, especially from Thanksgiving through New Year鈥檚, may work better if those in need are able to control their story.
The Monitor's ViewReturning Afghans bring dignity homeThe mass repatriation of migrants from Pakistan may strengthen a renewal of equality for women.
Breathless and grateful: An editor on the jobAt the launch of the Monitor's global series about young people adapting to climate change, an editor reflects on the nail-biting, behind-the-scenes decisions that propelled the project.
Where political orthodoxies falterLGBTQ+ rights remains one of the most potent topics in the culture wars. In the conservative South, gay candidates for political office are thriving 鈥� and challenging assumptions about politics and identity.
The Monitor's ViewAt Biden-Xi summit, the voices of TaiwanThe summit鈥檚 reach for stability between the U.S. and China relies on respect for Taiwan鈥檚 embrace of democracy and independence.
Choosing between justice and freedomFor one human rights lawyer in El Salvador,聽it feels increasingly like the聽justice system is designed "to聽convict." Yet he continues to defend even the riskiest cases.
The Monitor's ViewFrom fear to freedom for womenMaking public transportation more female-friendly has built cities on compassion and equality.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 creativity edgeRussia鈥檚 invasion sparked feats of technological innovation that have saved Ukraine and may help it win.
The Monitor's ViewLessons for Gaza from ColombiaTo curb armed groups, the South American country started with a vision of equality, patience, and trust 鈥� qualities needed in negotiations and in rebuilding society.
The Monitor's ViewA big restraint on a wider Mideast warThe Israel-Hamas war may spill over into Lebanon if Hezbollah, a Hamas ally and Iranian proxy, seeks to do so. But the Lebanese people may think otherwise.
The Monitor's ViewFor global youth, it鈥檚 green by choiceA new generation isn鈥檛 waiting for leaders to settle their disputes over climate change. The young are relying on innovation, connection, and shared values to steward the planet.
Tapping the spirit of 鈥楾he Climate Generation鈥�For many young people around the world, a shifting climate is not a point of contention so much as an ever-present facet of life.聽They are doing what most people do when problems crop up: roll up their sleeves and get to work.
The Monitor's ViewSprouts of peace amid shots of warArabs showing an increasing preference for nonviolent tactics may influence the outcome of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
鈥楨ducation is inseparable from caring鈥�In China, the growth seen in urban centers isn't always reflected in its rural communities. But in one town, progress is persistent and nurtured by its tireless schoolteachers.
The Monitor's ViewGreen energy鈥檚 green lightMore Americans are willing to have renewable energy projects in their communities. Another shift is that regulators are learning to listen better before starting a green project.
The Monitor's ViewFor Palestinians in Gaza, a coming choice鈥婣鈥媠聽Israel聽鈥媡ries to oust Hamas, decisions on who rules聽鈥婫aza聽can rely on a Palestinian dislike of Hamas corruption and a desire for clean institutions.
The Monitor's ViewBuilding bridges over a war鈥檚 divideQuiet gestures of reconciliation in response to the crisis in Gaza perhaps mark new ways for peacemaking.
The Monitor's ViewWhat qualities China seeks in a leaderTributes for the late Premier Li Keqiang reveal a public desire for openness, compassion, and integrity.
The Monitor's ViewPost shooting, healing in MaineAfter another gun massacre, Lewiston finds answers through compassion and empathy.
The Monitor's ViewLessons from a bounce-back nationGreece鈥檚 resilience in recovering from a shattered economy is now praised as a model.