All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewResetting the HouseThe election of a new Republican speaker puts civility first in style of leadership.
The Monitor's ViewBulgaria gavels in rule of lawAs most countries degrade their rule of law, the Black Sea nation comes out tops in a survey for embracing it.
The Monitor's ViewMutual goals for Israelis, PalestiniansThe Gaza crisis spotlights how much both peoples seek democratic ideals.
The Monitor's ViewSaying, ‘Hello, neighbor’ at HalloweenThe trick-or-treating holiday that allows Americans to know their neighbors serves as a model for local groups trying to reduce social isolation and political polarization.
The Monitor's ViewFearless citizens build Venezuela’s renewalOpponents to a dictator organize a primary to elect a presidential candidate, with help from the United States in easing sanctions.
The Monitor's ViewRelief for the innocent in Gaza warRising global concern for civilian harm may finally be shaping the conflict in coming days.
The Monitor's ViewSofter ways to deterrence in GazaPresident Joe Biden’s trip to Israel fits a longer shift toward building peace through trust in the Middle East.
The Monitor's ViewWin for democracy in a Polish medleyAn election in Poland results in a victory for three parties working together to end the ruling party’s drift toward authoritarianism.
The Monitor's ViewA peace-ward drift might end the Gaza crisisOver the past half-century, the Arab people have shifted their views on Israel, violence, and the needs within their own societies even as they support the Palestinian cause.
The Monitor's ViewCan faith end a war between faiths?The violence between Israel and Hamas has stirred interfaith groups worldwide to rely on prayer and other actions to promote peace.
The Monitor's ViewInnocence amid the Israel-Hamas warEven as the war escalates, it has renewed faith in global norms for the safety of civilians as a principle of international law.
The Monitor's ViewLet us now listen, says EuropeInformal deliberation, especially in citizen-led assemblies, has become a trend on a continent heavy with institutions and hierarchy.
The Monitor's ViewWhen the guns fall silent in GazaIsrael’s aim of ending any future threat by Hamas reinforces the need for governance that reflects the values of Gazans.
School choice and race: How the debate affects parents – and communitiesPublic or private? Our columnist argues that rather than getting caught up in the school choice debate, what parents really want is the best education for their children.
A step toward justice for SyriansAfter 12 years of enduring conflict in Syria, families are left searching for justice. While the accountability they demand has yet to be addressed at home, some European courts offer a way forward.
Indigenous Peoples Day: What the Potawatomi taught meThis year’s Indigenous Peoples Day, our contributor brings newfound knowledge of the Potawatomi and of the common humanity she shares with those first in her country.
The Monitor's ViewIn a Nobel Prize, a light for IranAwarding the Peace Prize to rights activist Narges Mohammadi puts a focus on what she has learned from other activist women in prison.
The Monitor's ViewBuying into Ethiopia’s reconciliationA European plan to build trust and democratic reforms may help Ethiopians address a war’s atrocities.
The Monitor's ViewBig leaps to escape Russia’s orbitArmenia joins the International Criminal Court, the latest move among former Soviet states to affirm civic principles different from the Kremlin’s.
The Monitor's ViewA modest plan to renew HaitiThe United Nations’ new intervention force reflects a global purpose to protect innocent people from gang violence.