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Recipe Categories Books All Books Book Reviews Chapter & Verse Readers' Picks Take Action All Take Action Environment Education Conflict Resolution Disaster Relief and Recovery Human Trafficking Subscribe Subscribe Give a Gift Manage Account Daily News Briefing Commentary The Monitor's View Why the drop in income inequality? Even as it rises in many countries, income inequality has fallen worldwide, a result of pro-poor trends in places from Africa to China. A better focus on growth, innovation, and greater opportunities can help countries close the income gap. More Commentary View All The Monitor's View Structures of hope for a new Syria As peace talks and a truce advance, new ideas are proposed to rebuild a post-war Syria. From the war-torn city of Homs, one woman offers useful advice. Readers Respond Readers write: compassion in the abortion debate; not a Russian cold war this time Letters to the editor for the April 11, 2016 weekly magazine. The Monitor's View The little African country that could Despite recent sectarian violence and harsh rule, the Central African Republic renews its democracy – and hope – with a newly elected president. It is a model for a continent drifting toward autocracy. The Monitor's View Patience as a virtue in restarting a democracy Myanmar’s first civilian president in half a century pleads for patience, a virtue that many leaders find useful when coupled with moral strength. The Monitor's View For Europe, a light of truth in the Balkans A guilty verdict of genocide for a leading figure in the 1990s Balkan Wars serves as a lesson for Europe as it struggles with mass violence today. The Monitor's View A little-noticed antidote to terror In a country noted for terrorist attacks, Pakistanis show an unusually hopeful response to the Easter bombing of a children’s playground. The Monitor's View The key skill of Libya’s UN-chosen leader Known as a listener who builds consensus, Fayez al-Sarraj must win over warring factions, unite an army, defeat Islamic State, revive the economy, and stem the flow of refugees. The Monitor's View Tale of a short war and a long dependency on oil A four-day war between Azerbaijan and Armenia points to a global need to help countries dependent on oil exports find new sources of wealth. The Monitor's View California doesn't let a drought go to waste Over the past year, the state has shown innovation and resilience in reducing water usage. It is setting an example for the world, in which most people experience severe water shortages. The Monitor's View A global spotlight in Panama Papers The release of documents from a Panama law firm, revealing hidden wealth of the world’s elite, reflects a global increase in demands for transparency in government and business. Upfront Blog A debate that demands compassion Intensely personal, intensely political, the abortion debate rarely changes minds. The one bright spot: Abortion numbers are falling. Readers Respond Readers write: Care for pregnant mothers; Where’s Bernie?; GOP can take its time Letters to the editor for the April 4, 2016 weekly magazine. Global Newsstand The Obama doctrine; How the media failed in the US election; Canada does immigration better; Hope for future of Syrian immigrants A roundup of global commentary for the April 4, 2016 weekly magazine. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. Gallery Monitor Political Cartoons View More Cartoons Blogs Upfront Blog A debate that demands compassion Global Newsstand The Obama doctrine; How the media failed in the US election; Canada does immigration better; Hope for future of Syrian immigrants A roundup of global commentary for the April 4, 2016 weekly magazine. 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A better focus on growth, innovation, and greater opportunities can help countries close the income gap. The key skill of Libya’s UN-chosen leader Tale of a short war and a long dependency on oil California doesn't let a drought go to waste A global spotlight in Panama Papers Readers Respond Readers write: Care for pregnant mothers; Where’s Bernie?; GOP can take its time Letters to the editor for the April 4, 2016 weekly magazine. Readers write: compassion in the abortion debate; not a Russian cold war this time Readers write: tough on crime laws; innovation and climate; cursive writing Rep. Lamar Smith: NOAA hearing article skews the facts Readers write: porn as a public health crisis; Flint's poisoned water Loading... 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