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The Monitor's ViewUkraine's playgrounds are a war necessityRussia鈥檚 increasing attacks against civilian areas include public playgrounds. Yet Ukrainians have rallied to preserve a child鈥檚 right to play 鈥� and innocence 鈥� by building alternative playgrounds that help heal war trauma.
The Monitor's ViewThe uplift of a stable home and familyAfter years of rising divorce rates and single parenthood among Americans, marriage and family stability are on firmer ground. Homes and children nurtured by two parents can help expand opportunities 鈥� and affection.
The Monitor's ViewThanks for all proofs of goodnessEven in bleak circumstances, now and centuries ago, virtue and hope shine through. Gratitude for national and civic structures and individual examples of compassion and faith buoy us all.
The Monitor's ViewExtracting minerals in Africa 鈥� for AfricaA summit of European and African leaders sets a new ethical tone in terms of leaving Africa far better after extracting 鈥済reen minerals鈥� for the world鈥檚 tech industries.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 fronts are not only in the warA corruption scandal is testing hopes for the rule of law, and American pressure to concede land is challenging national sovereignty. Ukrainians might yet again rise in unified purpose and strength.
The Monitor's ViewGenerosity as a climate-action driverAmid the latest global climate conference comes news of a record rise in private giving to help the world鈥檚 most vulnerable people adapt to climate extremes.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in multilateral mediationQuiet diplomacy by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States helped achieve U.N. approval for the Gaza peace plan. Their culturally rooted approaches demonstrate the power of nonadversarial, respectful dialogue and consensus-building.
The Monitor's ViewLawful checks on cocaine traffickersPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 military campaign on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean comes as one nation in the region, the Dominican Republic, succeeds in an alternative approach.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Mexicans demand 鈥� and deserveThousands of citizens of all ages and classes have been demonstrating across Mexico for an end to corruption and cartel violence.聽They yearn for consistent actions that clean up democratic institutions.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe persuasive power of China鈥檚 consumersAs the Chinese economy faces a downward spiral in prices, leaders try to convince consumers to spend, shifting power from the ruling party to citizens.
The Monitor's ViewThe Golden Rule and a life of meaningWarren Buffett鈥檚 final Thanksgiving note as CEO highlights the 鈥減riceless鈥� values and 鈥済reatness鈥� that carry Americans through rough聽 times and smooth.
The Monitor's ViewAn Arab democracy? Yes, say Iraqis.The seventh parliamentary election since the 2003 U.S. invasion might not bring clean and efficient governance. Yet young Iraqis with strong civic identity know democracy helps ensure peace.
The Monitor's ViewCool heads douse a hot shutdown聽A few senators like New Hampshire鈥檚 Jeanne Shaheen revive the art of listening and reason to find a compromise on ending a freeze on federal spending.
The Monitor's ViewEgypt鈥檚 gift to the world 鈥� and itselfA spectacular new museum near the pyramids showcases priceless artifacts and an ancient civilization. It's also enabling Egyptians to reclaim and connect with their own history and culture of grand ideas.
The Monitor's ViewRestoring shared gain in world tradeA White House summit with Central Asian leaders might mark a step back from a year of mercantile practices led by the U.S. and China.
The Monitor's ViewWhere to now, after Tuesday鈥檚 elections?Voters chose a 鈥渟ocialist鈥� as well as centrists, hinting at Americans鈥� varied preferences and concerns. Pulling together and promoting a big-tent approach to politics can help narrow partisan divides.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 peace tactics in SudanAs more nations protest civilian massacres in Africa鈥檚 third-largest nation, a US-led drive for a humanitarian truce takes shape, upholding a norm of protecting the innocent during wars.
The Monitor's ViewFaith, not Trump's guns, can fix Nigerian violenceThe U.S. president, claiming widespread persecution of 海角大神s in Africa鈥檚 most-populous country, seeks a military solution. Yet even as West Africa generally confronts Islamic extremism, nations like Nigeria are finding an answer in religious interaction and respect.聽
The Monitor's ViewGrace of giving in SNAP鈥檚 crisisAny delay or pause in federal food assistance is a time for generosity, says one food bank director. And Americans are stepping up to help their neighbors in need.
The Monitor's ViewAI and youth鈥檚 search for connectionGovernment and firms are debating how best to safeguard children from explicit or harmful chatbot 鈥渃ompanions.鈥� More and better human relationships also play a key role.