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The Monitor's ViewYour beverage cup, my next sweaterReuse is defining a new era of how things are made. It isn鈥檛 just recycling 鈥� it鈥檚 a re-imagining of the concepts of waste and value.
The Monitor's ViewFlipping the script on democracy鈥檚 declineThe world鈥檚 old democracies can find renewal in the determined struggles elsewhere for rights and rule of law.
The Monitor's ViewA new war doctrine on innocence abroadA Pentagon plan to instill better values in soldiers to protect civilians in a conflict will require a shift toward reverence for innocent life.
The Monitor's ViewPakistan as climate bellwetherResponses to the country鈥檚 immense floods could provide models for other weather crises.
The Monitor's ViewChina becoming an open book?Washington wins an agreement for Chinese firms listed on U.S. capital markets to be audited on high standards of transparency and honesty.
Serena Williams鈥� legacy 鈥� on and off the courtOur commentator notes the role perseverance has played in Serena Williams鈥� success, with special appreciation for the high standard she set for herself and her sport.
Are public schools foundational to democracy?Americans are feeling buffeted by inflation and warring lawmakers. Many ignore news, and are disdainful of even the word 鈥済overnment.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewMacron鈥檚 reset in North AfricaOn his second trip to Algeria, the French president seeks a future built on shared prosperity and a 鈥渞econciliation of memories鈥� from the colonial past.
The Monitor's ViewMalaysia鈥檚 new norm for justice on highA powerful former prime minister goes to prison for corruption, the result of public shift toward honest governance.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 identity shift may outlive the warSix months into the Russian invasion, Ukrainians find national unity around concrete values that explain their military鈥檚 strength.
The Monitor's ViewA great rethink on student debtA pending decision by President Joe Biden about student loan forgiveness has put a light on how borrowers can think differently about education and taking on debt.
The Monitor's ViewBytes and bravery over bulletsThis year鈥檚 military aggressors 鈥� Russia, China, Iran - have faced resistance in their target nations because of democratic values.
鈥楪rounded wisdom鈥� from courageous womenSamsara Duffey,聽a bit of a legend among habitu茅s of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, is not famous. But she is inspiring.
The Monitor's ViewFlashlights in the cosmic caveNew telescopes offer dazzling celestial views, further pointing to a reality ordered on principle and law.
The Monitor's ViewProdigal nation: Europe pats Greece on the backA country that almost ruined the EU by lying about its public finances now gets praised for reforms aimed at financial integrity.
The Monitor's ViewIn Africa, a lesson in peaceful gains of equalityChad鈥檚 pro-democracy groups put enough trust in military rulers to win equal footing in coming negotiations.
The Monitor's ViewBlissful are Kenya鈥檚 peacemakersA history of election violence has led to grassroots efforts 鈥� sermons, prayers, caravans, and art 鈥� to calm people after the Aug. 9 election.
Why my Hindi was a bit strange
The Monitor's ViewHidden hand of calm in IraqTen months of political chaos has not turned violent, perhaps due in large part to the guidance of the top Shiite religious leader.
Her family fled Pakistan for India in 1947. Here鈥檚 what they left behind.Grappling with her family鈥檚 actions during Partition helped our contributor discover a new well of compassion 鈥� a quality needed now more than ever.