All The Monitor's View
To frame the good or shame the corrupt? Africa’s choice.More Africans feel hopeful they can make a difference in fighting corruption. One reason may be the few countries raising moral norms.
Quiet mediators in noisy placesFrom Sudan to Venezuela, honest brokers are bringing a special skill set to ending conflicts. Not all succeed. Yet their quiet force of moral persuasion can be effective.
Soft path to a hard peace in AfghanistanThe first talks between Afghan officials and the Taliban may have achieved some progress because of a mood of empathy that was created by the sharing of personal sorrows during 18 years of war.
Humility wins in a Greek electionA new prime minister runs against Europe’s nationalist tide by reminding Greeks they are better off uniting and finding a stronger role in the EU.
50 years on, why the moon landing still inspiresThe globally televised achievement was a transcendent moment that reflected an unmet need to know and understand creation.
Take a cue from Britain on sports gamblingA rise in the number of children as problem gamblers has the government cracking down. States in the U.S. rushing to allow sports gambling should take note.
Political hate crimes in Oregon: What can end such violence?Police are on a steep learning curve to prevent clashes between rival demonstrators. Curbing such hate crimes will take more than holding perpetrators accountable.
Democracies try to boost public serviceVarious leaders propose incentives for volunteering as a way to rebuild trust and instill a culture of giving. In the U.S., two presidential candidates have made it a campaign issue.
Europe fortifies the independence of judgesThe European Union’s highest legal body put Poland on notice to uphold rule of law. The ruling also counters Russia’s claim that liberal values are history.
It’s back to voters to curb partisan gerrymanderingThe Supreme Court’s decision not to get involved with an inherently political process throws the responsibility back to citizens to decide the boundaries of their political communities.
How the world adjusts to new family formsA U.N. report cites a growing diversity in types of families, requiring shifts in laws and policies. Whatever their kind, families still are the bedrock of love and identity.
Iran’s voices that may drive peace with the U.S.In the U.S.-Iran showdown, those in the U.S. advocating restraint are obvious. In Iran, less so. But it may be women, chafing at social bans, who give the regime pause.
A candle of civility lit in Turkey’s electionThe victor in Istanbul’s mayoral race, Ekrem İmamoğlu, showed the world how to win against a ruler bent on destroying opponents.
What can restrain a US-Iran conflictMoral pressure to protect civilians is rising in many forums, helping to set a limit on wider war.
Court’s burden in keeping religious harmonyA Supreme Court ruling that allows an old war-memorial cross to stay in public hands shows the justices again trying to keep the peace on matters of faith in the public square.
A global moment for the #MeToo movementWorld leaders have a chance to enact a pact against sexual harassment in the workplace. Even debating the issue reveals a revolution in thought about respect and equality for all.
Facebook banks on a globe-uniting currencyThe launch of the ‘Libra’ cryptocurrency next year will help reimagine the purpose of money in a distrustful world.
Hong Kong’s quiet message to BeijingIf the sheer size of Sunday’s pro-democracy protest was not enough, then other signals from the crowds might persuade China to rethink its growing grip on the semi-autonomous city.
Robots: Job killers or co-workers?Intelligent machines are moving rapidly into the workplace, sometimes in unexpected ways. The low US unemployment rate may be masking a big challenge in the near future.
To clear the air, go undergroundThe big challenge of global warming needs big ideas to mitigate it. Two well-known ways to bury carbon dioxide in the ground keep looking like an important part of the solution.
