In “Playmakers,” Michael Kimmel unpacks the history of Jewish entrepreneurs who started name-brand toy companies – and redefined children’s playtime. #books #NonFiction #games https://www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-Reviews/2026/0217/playmakers-jewish-toy-entrepreneurs
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The yellow cement blocks demarcating Israeli-held territory in Gaza were supposed to mark a temporary armistice line. But the blocks keep moving deeper into Gaza, making Palestinians feel more closed in, and trapped. #gaza #israel #ceasefire https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0217/gaza-palestinian-land-israel-yellow-line-border
In Gaza, Israel’s creeping Yellow Line takes Palestinians’ land, and lives
The yellow cement blocks demarcating Israeli-held territory in Gaza were supposed to mark a temporary armistice line. But with the ceasefire process stalled, the blocks keep moving deeper into Gaza, making Palestinians feel more closed in, and trapped.
Studies in 2025 pointed to declining achievement in foundational reading and math skills among American students. But four states in the South are demonstrating that high standards can raise performance, despite scarce resources. #education #schools #South
https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0217/Pupil-power-Why-the-US-South-is-seeing-education-gains
https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0217/Pupil-power-Why-the-US-South-is-seeing-education-gains
Pupil power: Why the US South is seeing education gains
Studies in 2025 pointed to declining achievement in foundational reading and math skills among American students. But four states in the South are demonstrating that high standards and elevated expectations can raise performance, despite scarce resources.
Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday, fought for equality as a civil rights protester, a presidential candidate, and a champion of Black voting. #JesseJackson https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0217/jesse-jackson-appreciation
Support for tribal members has surged across the Twin Cities, as Native Americans allege incidents of targeting during immigration raids there. #Minneapolis #ICE #trump https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0218/native-american-ice-raids-minneapolis
The last arms control treaty between the US and Russia has expired, but no one really wants an end to arms control. #START #ArmsTreaty #ArmsControl #Russia #Trump https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0213/new-start-russia-us-arms-control-nuclear-weapons-china
Why has being named in the Epstein files had so little political effect upon American politicians and power brokers, particularly in the Trump administration, while in the United Kingdom, it’s been a government-shaking scandal? #epstein #Britain #Trump https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0213/uk-epstein-kier-starmer-peter-mandelson-prince-andrew
Historical reenactors of America's 250th anniversary aim to portray the complexity of the Founding Fathers and their times, encouraging deeper thought about the connections between then and now. #america250 #celebrations #WAshingtonsBirthday https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0213/america-250th-ben-franklin-george-washington
Four members of the United States snowboard cross team have largely credited each other for making it to the Livigno Snow Park in Italy this week. #Olympics #WinterGames #Snowboarding #sports #athletes https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Olympics/2026/0213/Reporter-s-notebook-Finding-the-team-in-snowboard-cross
The nation’s independence anniversary, coming amid high polarization, has focused attention on how students – and adults – learn the basic civics of self-governance. #america250 #civics #celebrations https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0213/A-civics-upskilling-for-Americans-amid-250th-celebrations
