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Balance of power
At a febrile time for the US, we meet three figures who are speaking up about social justice, civil rights and the power of fair reporting.
Pet’s corner
Lockdown led Robin Givhan to a new career; she enjoys dog walks in a Capitol Hill cemetery.
The opener
How Toronto's 1,500 parks transformed into outdoor classrooms, homeless shelters and community hubs during the pandemic.
Easy does it…
'The Monocle Book of Gentle Living' is our just-published title to help you reconnect, make things happen and do something you care about. Here's how to embark on a gentler life.
Make time to…
In an age of digital distraction and automated interactions, the simple acts of genuine conversation and active listening offer profound remedies for modern loneliness and disconnection.
City swimming is more than a pastime, it’s an antidote to screens and stress
Swimming – wild, urban and otherwise – is the antidote we need to the overbearing demands of working and living, so throw on some togs and take the plunge.
The coast is clear
Come August there was no stopping Italian citizens from shutting up shop and flocking to its sun-baked, salty edges. So what is it like, being on holiday, in Italy, with only Italians?
Beauty therapy
When cosmetics-maker Davines relocated to the outskirts of Parma to focus on its values, it started a regional revolution in how businesses balance purpose and profit.
Golden boot
What do Italians think makes their country special? We speak to nine prominent residents, from actors to art collectors, to find out what they love most about Italy.
Stick or twist?
As the US gears up for another momentous election, could president number 46 soon be occupying the Oval Office? We asked 46 thinkers and opinion-makers how they would design a better America.
