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The Monitor's ViewWatching a dictatorship fall one conscience at a timeAfter a rigged election in Belarus, police are defecting in response to attacks on peaceful pro-democracy protesters.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Israel looks different to some Arab leadersAspirations of young Arabs may help explain why the United Arab Emirates recognized Israel and may lead other Arab nations to follow.
Readers RespondReaders write: Kneeling protests, relief from the news, and moreLetters to the editor for the Aug. 17 & 24, 2020 weekly magazine.聽Readers discuss the purpose of kneeling during the national anthem, and more.
The Monitor's ViewSummer鈥檚 antidote to 鈥楥OVID fatigue鈥�Months of following a strange new lifestyle have left people ready to break away and enjoy themselves. But summer鈥檚 pleasures can be experienced in a responsible way.
鈥榃ho gets redemption?鈥�As the pandemic shines a spotlight on conditions in prison, it鈥檚 time to reconsider how we think about incarcerated people, reform advocates say.
Delivering under pressure: What the USPS means to my familyFor many in Black middle-class families, the post office has long been a source of opportunity and stability.
The Monitor's ViewCollege football鈥檚 unexpected opportunityWith the season hanging in the balance, the game鈥檚 evolution into a multibillion-dollar business has come uncomfortably into view.聽
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 missing democratic pieceA flawed election in Belarus, a Soviet-like state, is an opening for Europe to lead in advancing democracy.
The Monitor's ViewBiden鈥檚 historic choice as running mateKamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee represents steady progress in Americans perceiving each individual鈥檚 inherent worth.
The Monitor's ViewWhy nations rush to save LebanonThe massive foreign aid flowing to post-explosion Lebanon will bypass a corrupt regime, sending a signal of good governance for a fragile state.
Chitchatting in the age of ZoomI value, and miss, nondirected conversations. A lot of good ideas can come from them. But how do you replicate them in a videoconference?
The Monitor's ViewAn election with bravery on the ballotBelarus鈥� dictator has let a 鈥渉ousewife鈥� run against him. She鈥檚 popping a bubble of fear among voters.
The Monitor's ViewLebanon鈥檚 post-blast embrace of reformIn their compassion toward victims of a preventable tragedy, Lebanese show a desire to finally adopt a culture of accountability.
The Monitor's ViewA pandemic鈥檚 knock-it-off effect on warInklings of peace in the world鈥檚 hot spots suggest people seek a higher priority in health.
The Monitor's ViewFusion鈥檚 future gets real in FranceFor decades fusion power plants have been held out as a solution to energy and climate challenges. Now as assembly starts on such a plant, the question of their viability may finally be answered.
A look behind the scenes of the Monitor's suffrage coverageWe wanted to tell the story of the hard-won victory for women鈥檚 voting rights in 1920, along with the evolution of women into global leaders.
The Monitor's ViewThe roots of inherent rights like votingThe 19th Amendment helped shatter the excuses used to subordinate women. It was a historic moment in proclaiming the equality of all.
Tracking the anti-science wave: Commentary on the roots of distrustDistrust in science is widespread in the United States. Perhaps the solution is to have scientists more openly involved in politics.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe pandemic鈥檚 food crisis sparks a green revolutionA report in Britain shows how nimble innovation can help a country rethink food security after a period of log-jams and panic.
The Monitor's ViewWhy old-style news is new againThe pandemic has forced Americans to turn to traditional media and away from 鈥渋ffy鈥� sources. This truth-seeking could last longer than the disaster driving it.