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Cultural approbationHas author Jeanine Cummins opened the subject of Mexican immigration to her readers? Or has the publishing industry overlooked writers of color again?
Readers RespondReaders write: A Vietnam combat veteran鈥檚 perspectiveLetters to the editor for the Feb. 24, 2020 weekly magazine. A Vietnam veteran discusses the best way to reintegrate soldiers into civilian life.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 quiet moves to 鈥榮ilence the guns鈥�Goals for peace set by the continent鈥檚 leaders may have found success in war-torn South Sudan with a new unity government.
The Monitor's ViewCharity in China during a health crisisThe coronavirus outbreak has led to massive private donations, filling a vacuum of leadership 鈥� and a vacuum of distrust in the ruling Communist Party.
The Monitor's ViewSharing the Nile beats war over itEgypt and Ethiopia appear near an agreement that would avoid conflict over a new dam鈥檚 effects downstream. Mediation and listening skills have helped.
The Monitor's ViewAfghan triumphs drive Afghan truceA tentative agreement sets an initial trust-building goal of a seven-day 鈥渞eduction in violence鈥� between the Taliban and the U.S. Then difficult talks begin, supported by the Afghan people鈥檚 embrace of their democratic progress.
Readers RespondReaders write: Hope for the future, blustery weather, and animal rightsLetters to the editor for the Feb. 17, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss animal rights,聽science fiction writers, blustery weather, and more.
The Monitor's ViewYelling 鈥榝oul鈥� on legal sports bettingBoth athletes and elected leaders deserve medals for recognizing the problems of online sports gambling.
Two out of 120,000The aim of the nonprofit聽House of Renewed Hope is to help those who have been unjustly imprisoned and to work to reform the justice system.
Australia鈥檚 fiery trialFor Australia and its American eco-twin, California, a realization is dawning. A warming world requires new thinking 鈥� or, perhaps, very old thinking.
The Monitor's ViewJustice for Darfur, healing for SudanSudan鈥檚 move to submit an ousted dictator to international justice would also help reconcile a nation torn by mass atrocities.
The Monitor's ViewPolitics of hate loses a key vote in IndiaVoters in the nation鈥檚 capital sent a message to the ruling party that anti-Muslim policies go against India鈥檚 secular tradition.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Iraq's youthful protests endureMonths of demonstrations have challenged the regime and set a template for redefining community among Iraqis.
The Monitor's ViewGermany looks in the mirror, againThe governing party鈥檚 collusion with a far-right party sets off a reaction that signals Germans are still on the lookout for fascist tendencies.
Readers RespondReaders write: Regional names, collective nouns, and moral injuryLetters to the editor for the Feb. 10, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss naming conventions in the Ozarks, collective nouns, and more.
The Monitor's ViewIn Syria鈥檚 final battle, a global test of hospitalityTurkey faces the prospect of a massive wave of refugees from the battle for Syria鈥檚 Idlib province. It needs the world鈥檚 help to continue its generosity as a host to displaced Syrians.
US politics: Monitor staff on sifting facts from opinion (video)Two Monitor editors and two reporters discuss the Monitor's unique approach to journalism in a presidential election year at a Principia College forum.
The American dream, rezonedA rising generation of Americans wants to live differently聽鈥� more 鈥淓uropean,鈥� you might say 鈥撀燽ut they have to change the rules of U.S. housing first.
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 health crisis as a leadership crisisBoth the Chinese people and their leaders are debating the failings of top-down governance in dealing with the virus outbreak. That alone is a refreshing shift in leadership.
The Monitor's ViewGavels bang down on Africa's rigged electionsFor the second time, a court in Africa has annulled a presidential vote over anomalies. Judges with high civic principles may be crucial for democracy on the continent.