Topic: Georgia

America's 'other' auto industry

In the South, host to foreign-owned plants, there is little sympathy held for Detroit.

Opinion: With a Detroit bailout, the Fed may become too invested to quit

It's called the behavioral trap. And it's curable.

With Chambliss, Republicans win one in the South

GOP’s conservative base in Georgia prevents a Democratic filibuster-proof majority in the US Senate.

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Schools feel pinch from economic woes

Officials look for the least painful trims, but many worry about their ability to close achievement gaps.

Will Stevens’s ouster be good for Alaska?

He delivered ‘the goods,’ but his successor aims to do things the senator couldn’t, like open ANWR to drilling.

Opinion: Secretary of State Clinton?

In Hillary, Obama would be launching a superstar diplomat.

Georgia’s US Senate runoff has broader political importance

The post-election vote could tighten Democrats’ grip on Capitol Hill while giving GOP stars a chance to shine.

After Obama's win, white backlash festers in US

The election of a black president triggered at least 200 hate-related incidents, a watchdog group finds.

Buoys help ships steer clear of right whales

Far inland, scientists listen for slow, shallow swimmers.

The grateful gardener

Many things to be grateful for in the garden.

Reporters on the Job

Beloved – from the Monitor archives

Morrison's novel of slavery, memory, and human kindness.

The Monitor's View: Do Republicans have a 'Yes, we can'?

They can still be for limited government, but the kind that also creates opportunities.

After big losses, GOP looks to rebuild public trust

Leaders say they’ll have to examine their party’s ‘brand’ and consider new faces.

Opinion: Obama's global to-do list

From China to Pakistan, major challenges loom.

In Congress, a party sweep for Democrats

But they fall short of the 60 Senate seats needed to overcome filibusters and end gridlock.

On Obama's night, an election to remember

His victory means many things to many people. Here's how a cluster of Americans – black and white, liberal and conservative – experienced the historic 2008 election.

Watch Virginia and Indiana says political analyst

Vote and get free coffee, donuts and a felony???

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McCain campaign predicts greatest comeback ever - of all time even

Over the hedge: Just an ordinary broomstick

The mailman was in for a surprise when he learned the real reason for the boy's tears.

French assertiveness on credit crisis jars Europe

A spirit of cooperation is tested ahead of a crucial series of meetings to prepare for a Nov. 15 US summit.

Who will help shape McCain, Obama foreign policy?

Both candidates would likely draw from previous administrations to build their teams.