Topic: Andrew Jackson

The Monitor's View: The weak spot in the financial reform bill

Bank size doesn't matter much in the financial reform bill. But it should. The Senate needs a debate, with Republican support, on whether to trust regulators to decide the size of the biggest banks.

Beware the Ides of March? A look at March 15 in history

Julius Caesar was forewarned about the "Ides of March." March 15 wasn't his best day.

This just in: Politics as usual grips Washington

Though President Obama criticized the "perpetual campaign" mentality in Washington, political gamesmanship is as old as civilization.

Opinion: Palin's populist book tour won't help GOP

Instead of going rogue, Republicans should cultivate leadership in ideas and solutions.

Has Bernanke lost Fed's war for independence?

Jobless? Here are 10 intriguing offers.

How Lincoln Learned to Read

Daniel Wolff examines the lives of 12 Americans and the educations that made them.

Michelle Obama supports community gardens

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the lessons that can be learned from Kosovo, the systemic debt problem in US higher education, and another way President Obama may unite rivals.

The Obama family on the move

For kids: Name that president

Test your knowledge. Can you answer these questions about the presidents of the United States?

Waking Giant: America in the Years of Jackson

A lively look at 1815-1848, America's coming-of-age era.

Abigail Breslin of 'Little Miss Sunshine' should run for president

She comes with no baggage, is as tall as Martin Van Buren, and knows the difference between the Olson twins.

Opinion: Taxes – my patriotic duty

Quit grumbling. Pay up and be grateful!