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A different view of religion and politicsPolitics is often injected with a religious fervor, a winner-take-all attitude. But religion also has a different function: community building.
The Monitor's ViewA welcome diversion in 鈥榯he beautiful game鈥�The start of the delayed Euro 2020 soccer tournament is a nice break from the cares of the world - and the pandemic.
Juneteenth, George Floyd, and Tulsa: Sweet and bitterCongress voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. But anniversaries of George Floyd鈥檚 murder and the Tulsa Race Massacre make the day bittersweet.聽
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan鈥檚 creative shield against China鈥檚 bullyingThe island nation鈥檚 freedoms have lifted high-tech innovation, making China dependent on its electronic goods. An invasion would only set back the Communist Party鈥檚 goals.
The Monitor's ViewA turbulent 2020 saw a rise in givingAdversity worldwide, caused by the pandemic, recession, and civil unrest, led more people to donate time and money.
The Monitor's ViewThe real US-Russia battle over UkraineThe Putin-Biden summit could spin on the future of Ukraine and the ability of local activists to achieve clean governance.
The Monitor's ViewA healing start for Israel鈥檚 new leadersA broad coalition that ousted a divisive prime minister puts gratitude, generosity first.
A key to ending the culture wars: Respect.The difference between respecting others and enabling one鈥檚 adversaries seems a thin line. But respect is an essential agent of progress and healing.
Readers RespondReaders write: Local journalism and responsible gun ownershipLetters to the editor for the June 14, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss newspaper subscriptions and how to incentivize firearm training.
The Monitor's ViewThe world鈥檚 response to Ethiopian famineA war in the Tigray region, where fighters have targeted food production, has led the U.S. and Europe to invoke a new tool of international humanitarian law.
The Monitor's ViewThe urgency for privacy of taxpayer dataA mass leak of IRS information about individual Americans adds to a new drive in the US to protect personal financial information.
The Monitor's ViewMexicans save their democracyDespite campaign violence, they voted to restrain the power ambitions of a populist president. Mexico is now a potential model for the rest of Central America.
The people who keep America movingTransit systems had issues before the pandemic. They're still there. But so are the employees, whose works connects people to their communities.
The Monitor's ViewAt the Biden-Putin summit, a bid for Syrian peaceBy lifting up innocent Syrians with new aid, the U.S. may help define the terms for peace and a democratic future.
The Monitor's ViewA country that reversed a narrative of povertyThe pandemic鈥檚 effects have put a spotlight on the resiliency of Bangladesh and its ability to shake off a stereotype as a 鈥渂asket case鈥� country a half century ago.
Readers RespondReaders write: How to address student loan debtLetters to the editor for the June 7, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss college affordability and loan forgiveness.
The Monitor's ViewHelping would-be migrants stay putAs the US and EU try to stem migrant flows, a study finds the best reasons for people not to emigrate.
Readers RespondReaders write: Avoiding bias, and D.C. statehoodLetters to the editor for the May 17, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss an April cover story about fixing American democracy.
Readers RespondReaders write: Points on free speech and public schoolLetters to the editor for the April 26 & May 8, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss social media bans and the future of public education.
Readers RespondReaders write: Online church services, and investigating truthLetters to the editor for the April 12, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the irreplaceable聽elements of in-person worship and truth-seeking skills.