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The Monitor's ViewUkraine as a model of civic givingSo many civilian aid groups sprang up after the invasion that Ukraine was even able to send help to earthquake-hit Turkey.
Readers RespondReaders write: Democratic shortcomings 鈥� at home and abroadLetters to the editor published in the March 6, 2023, weekly magazine. Readers reflect on the trajectory of democracy in the U.S. and worldwide.
The Monitor's ViewAfter the earthquakes, a tectonic social shiftIn the disaster鈥檚 aftermath, women in Turkey and Syria strengthen a resolve for equality.
The Monitor's ViewBinding a nation鈥檚 wounds with forgivenessThe leader of Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country,聽brought five former presidents together with the hope that their reconciliation might curb the politics of division.
The Monitor's ViewHow not to see red in green energyTo prevent local harm, Chile pauses a project to produce hydrogen from renewable energy, a signal of caring for the booming global industry in renewables.
Did the Ohio train derailment break a social contract?This month鈥檚 Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio underscored, for our contributor, the need for businesses to honor a social contract that prioritizes people鈥檚 welfare.聽
The Monitor's ViewBiden visit points to Ukraine鈥檚 strengthYoung people鈥檚 morale for freedom from Russia is as important as money and munitions.
Three questions about police reformBoston police commissioner Michael Cox is running the department he once sued, after being beaten by his fellow officers while he was in plainclothes.
The Monitor's ViewTrust as a locomotive for rail safetyRepairing the damage from chemical spills like the one in Ohio start with mending faith in government.
The Monitor's ViewA global advocate of integrity checks its ownCharges of bribe-taking against members of the European Parliament trigger moral soul-searching and reform in the EU.
The Monitor's ViewEarthquake aid as a peacemakerSyria鈥檚 concession to open border crossings for relief convoys could open a door for an end to a long conflict.
The hardest story to tellHow do you ask people who lost family and friends in a deadly crash to talk about forgiveness? With patience and compassion.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 weapon against Russian disinformationUkraine鈥檚 truth-telling about Moscow鈥檚 plot against neighboring Moldova shows how to defeat lies and secrecy.
The Monitor's ViewAn election that sizes up Africa鈥檚 progressNigerians vote for a new president Feb. 25, with a notable upgrade in civic virtues, such as inclusivity, contrition, and ballot integrity.
Readers RespondReaders write: Unjust justice, daily TikTok, and tips from ItalyLetters to the editor published in the Feb. 20, 2023, weekly magazine. Readers dig into the quick response following Tyre Nichols鈥� death, and more.聽
A Monitor newsroom debate: Is democracy a 'value'?
The Monitor's ViewNew Jersey鈥檚 new take on supersized sports bettingJust in time for the Super Bowl, the state鈥檚 historic pride in legalized gambling now includes required help for risky gamblers.
The Monitor's ViewA prod for integrity in IndiaFraud allegations against a conglomerate with close ties to Prime Minister Modi are renewing calls for clean, fair governance.
The Monitor's ViewMore trust, less bust for cryptocurrencyThe fall of many crypto鈥檚 giants has led to no crypto ads in the 2023 Super Bowl. The industry is huddling around integrity building.
The Monitor's ViewThe bonds that earthquakes can鈥檛 shakePeople in the Turkish city at the epicenter of Monday鈥檚 quakes provide a model of inclusion, integration, and compassion.