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The Monitor's ViewAn apology ricochets in the KoreasLong portrayed as infallible, North Korea鈥檚 leader apologizes for the killing of a South Korean. His move from myth-making to truth-telling opens a door for peace.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a candidate鈥檚 age matters lessFar more Americans see the older age of the presidential contenders as an asset than those who don鈥檛. Society is getting wise to those with wisdom.
The Monitor's ViewWar in the Caucasus as a window on what brings peaceA serious eruption of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a test for the idea that democracies are less inclined to use war to distract from domestic woes.
A change at the Monitor this yearBy the time you read this, we will have made a change aimed at both unifying the Monitor and putting the Weekly magazine on the best path to thrive.
The Monitor's ViewAn embrace of law to curb China鈥檚 bullyingThe Philippines has joined a chorus of nations asserting international law over Beijing鈥檚 claims to remote islands.
The Monitor's ViewFinding justice for Breonna TaylorLike other cities following police violence, Louisville is relying on a local desire for social harmony and justice to drive needed reforms.
Poverty vs. school choice: Commentary on equity in educationBehind the clamor about school choice in U.S. education lies a fundamental issue affecting parents and their children: poverty.聽
The Monitor's ViewAn ideal of innocence kept aliveThe U.N. doctrine of preventing atrocities has faltered since its adoption 15 years ago. But two cases show the principle endures.
The Monitor's ViewTeaching America鈥檚 past with a common goalDifferent approaches to U.S. history 鈥� from President Trump鈥檚 to The New York Times鈥� 1619 Project 鈥� share the same future: instilling critical thinking skills for citizenship.
The Monitor's ViewPicking a court justice without hardball tacticsBoth James Madison and Ruth Bader Ginsburg had advice about majorities violating the golden rule.
Readers RespondReaders write: The suffrage issueLetters to the editor for the Sept. 21, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the Monitor's special suffrage issue.
UN or not, a need for united nationsSocieties that are more open, trusting, and collaborative have an advantage. Could the United Nations be the key to establishing those conditions?
The Monitor's ViewAn oil giant鈥檚 epiphany on climate changeBP鈥檚 slow shift to clean energy since the Deepwater Horizon spill is picking up speed, perhaps setting an example for the petroleum industry.
鈥楲iving with fire鈥�: Can West learn to coexist with longtime adversary?The West has fought wildfire for more than a century. Reaching a detente will depend on embracing strategies for managing fires and forests.
The Monitor's ViewLifting the clouds of doubt over votingFears over the integrity of the U.S. voting process are high. They shouldn鈥檛 be.
The Monitor's ViewWhy some world alliances endureAs the U.N. celebrates its 75th anniversary, its model of cooperation based on values is helping counter modern bullies.
The Monitor's ViewWhen political clich茅s fall awayAfter an ambush of two police officers, a sheriff shows gratitude for both presidential candidates supporting public servants.
The Monitor's ViewWho鈥檚 really 'in the room' of Afghan peace talksThe run-up to the first direct talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government took many players, least of which are Afghans 鈥� especially women 鈥� demanding peace and rights.
鈥榃e need to listen to each other鈥�: An interracial couple finds hope in loveRecent racial unrest has prompted many Americans to consider bias and privilege in new ways. Interracial couples聽have long grappled with these issues.
The Monitor's ViewAfter a megafire, what Paradise foundThe California town, largely burned in 2018 by the state鈥檚 worst fire, is teaching others in the West how to respond to the region鈥檚 record fires.