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The Monitor's ViewA day of silence sends a loud message in MyanmarThe Feb. 1 鈥渟ilent strike鈥� that closed most city life was a reminder by and for the people that they, not the military, have the power to shape civic values.
Readers RespondReaders write: Have things changed since the '70s and '80s?Letters to the editor for the February 7, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers discuss growing up in the 1970s, moral qualms about the corporate world, and more.聽
The Monitor's ViewA Senate reset for approving a new justiceHere are a few reasons the confirmation process for the president鈥檚 nominee to the Supreme Court could break from past political tactics.
The Monitor's ViewLatest front in data integrity: TurkeyThe president鈥檚 sacking of his statistics chief after a report of high inflation will run into the public鈥檚 demand for truthful economic data.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the gratitude for refugee-hosting countries?As the number of refugees rises, the United Nations finds praise as much as aid helps more countries accept displaced people
The Monitor's ViewNew voting districts, the citizens鈥� wayThrough engagement by voters seeking democratic equality, more state legislators are finding it harder to gerrymander electoral maps in their favor.
The Monitor's ViewA new insight on Putin鈥檚 moves against UkraineMany former Soviet states like Ukraine are making progress against corruption. Russia is not. Is clean governance a threat to the Kremlin?
The Monitor's ViewWhy Italy can't let Mario Draghi goThe prime minister鈥檚 leadership qualities have set a model for fractious politics and led to deep reforms. Many prefer him to stay put rather than become president.
The Monitor's ViewIn Honduras, a promise keptThe incoming president signals a return to clean government as she steps into office. Will a drop in migration follow?
In search of a truly United StatesPresident Abraham Lincoln鈥檚 answer was that the contradictions inherent in the nation were not fatal but rather the source of its transcendent value.
Readers RespondReaders Write: There may be cause for hope after allLetters to the editor for the January 24, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the joy of listening to children鈥檚 ideas and the importance of positive, global perspectives.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe power behind Sudan鈥檚 protestsSeeking democracy, the people rely on joy to unify against military rule.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the Taliban feel alone in a shifting Muslim worldMany Islamic states are moving toward moderation and tolerance, which explains why they are shy about recognizing the new Afghan regime.
The Monitor's ViewWhat police reform looks like from withinAn emphasis on dignity and diversity helps police departments bond with the communities they serve.
The Monitor's ViewSee Dick and Jane resilientEducators worried about learning loss in students during the pandemic can look to a counternarrative in the field of literacy promotion.
The Monitor's ViewReversing the odds on the gambling industryA rise in gambling addiction has pushed three former industry bigwigs to lobby for reforms.
The Monitor's ViewSyria鈥檚 war victims as peacemakersA verdict in a German court against a former Syrian official accused of heinous crimes during his country鈥檚 war has given hope to victims that they can play a role for peace.
The Monitor's ViewThe power of sport to quell violence in AfricaThe continent鈥檚 premier soccer tournament has pushed this year鈥檚 host, war-torn Cameroon, to be a showcase for peace.
The Monitor's ViewHow aid can nudge the TalibanThe US and UN vow that assistance for Afghanistan鈥檚 humanitarian crisis goes to the people, empowering them, not a suspect regime.
The Monitor's ViewThe natural rights behind Kazakhstan protestsA global trend toward autocratic rule was defied by a mass, unplanned protest asserting civic rights in the Central Asian country.