All Editorials
Energy, wildlife, and the myth of the zero-sum gameRenewable energy projects 鈥� dams, solar panels, even batteries 鈥� sometimes harm the environment around them. But holistic approaches offer a way forward.
Readers RespondReaders write: State of the capital and Georgia voting lawsLetters to the editor for the July 12 & 19, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the motives behind restrictive voting laws.聽
The Monitor's ViewWater jaw-jaw is better than water war-warWith Egypt and Ethiopia near blows over Nile waters, Jordan and Israel have set an example for water diplomacy in the region.
The Monitor's ViewAs Taliban advance, Afghan women hug their rightsMany take up arms, others aim for a cease-fire, while most long for freedoms already won.
The Monitor's ViewIs Haiti really 鈥榰ngovernable鈥�?The assassination of the country鈥檚 president adds to an impression of troubled places inherently unstable. Yet peacemakers have learned that self-governance can exist in the most chaotic nations.
The Monitor's ViewHighfliers in spaceThe coming flights of two wealthy entrepreneurs on their own rockets set new visions for space travel.
The Monitor's ViewWhen to be humble about inflation forecastsThe old certainties of economics have been shocked into a new reality that requires more deliberation and listening.
Happy birthday, America, from a village in BangladeshAfter learning English, our columnist reached out on social media to inquire about America鈥檚 history and culture. He gained knowledge 鈥� and friends.聽
The Monitor's ViewSystemic trust in buildings, pipelines, bridgesRecent failures of shared physical structures, such as a condo complex in Florida, have put a focus back on the values required for a trust-based society.
Class in session, outside: The power of outdoor education.Outdoor preschools encompass more than playing. They鈥檙e about building forts, or watching turtles sun themselves; they鈥檙e about using nature to learn.
The Monitor's ViewA big dive into the talent poolThe pandemic鈥檚 churn of the job market has revealed how much workers want to learn new skills. Employers are responding.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa's step toward equality before the lawThe country鈥檚 high court orders a former president to prison over his defiance in a corruption probe. The ruling may be a turning point in curbing a culture of impunity.
The Monitor's ViewPark it! Why the world is greener.In the past decade, countries have protected enough land to equal the size of Russia. The global drive for land conservation sets an example for other eco-challenges.
What does systemic racism mean to you?Disagreements over phrases like 鈥渟ystemic racism鈥� can make it difficult for opposing sides to notice when they share common values.
Readers RespondReaders write: Facing history through television 鈥� or reviewsLetters to the editor for the June 28, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss diversity in cycling and a review of聽鈥淭he Underground Railroad."
The Monitor's ViewA rise in refugees, a need for solutionsThe number of people fleeing violence keeps going up, forcing more attention on successful diplomacy, such as in Libya.
The Monitor's ViewSpain tries mercy in CataloniaA pardon for nine activists convicted for sedition sets a tone of forgiveness.
The Monitor's ViewA new political tone over gun violence?As shootings rise, a primary race in New York and President Biden鈥檚 anti-crime package reflect a more nuanced approach to crime.
The Monitor's ViewTime for the NCAA to redefine sportsA Supreme Court ruling against limits on compensation to college athletes may add to the drive to ensure a purity of motives in sports.
The Monitor's ViewA message to Moscow from ArmeniansA surprise victory for the Civil Contract party of Nikol Pashinyan reveals that Armenians see their best security in democratic values and clean governance.