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Death penalty less common in US now than in 1990s, report finds
Forty-six executions were carried out in 2010, less than half the all-time high of 98 in 1999, a new report finds. The death penalty was assessed to 114 murderers this year, far short of former levels.
12/21/2010 09:11 am -
Death penalty for murder? Majority supports an alternative, poll says.
Death penalty survey contradicts previous polls showing broad support among Americans for the maximum punishment, but pollsters say the key is giving respondents alternatives.
11/16/2010 02:07 pm -
Opinion Ending the 'hot or not' factor for Nikki Haley and female candidates
Sexist attitudes in the media toward female candidates don't just hurt women, they hurt all of us – lowering public discourse and damaging political representation. It's time to push back.
10/27/2010 06:10 pm -
Reading this week's Election 2010 tea (party) leaves: more uncertainty
Democrats will be fortunate not to lose at least one house of Congress in Election 2010. But beyond that, major uncertainties remain, and in fact may be increasing.
09/16/2010 05:54 pm -
From punchline to powerhouse: the 'tea party' at one year
The 'tea party' movement still has much to prove. Populist movements often fizzle. But it has reinvigorated the Republican Party and constitutional ideals in an era of fading federalism.
04/15/2010 08:56 pm -
Monitor Breakfast With Democrats lacking enthusiasm, will Tea Party help or hurt?
A new poll showing an 'intensity gap' between Democratic and Republican voters raises questions about the Tea Party's impact ahead of 2010 Congressional elections.
04/15/2010 10:46 am -
Monitor Breakfast Poll: 2010 could be 'year of the angry white male' redux
Voters are in a sour mood, which could lead to trouble for incumbents in Congress and statehouses in 2010, bipartisan pollsters say. Will it be a repeat of the 'Republican revolution' of 1994?
12/16/2009 01:55 pm -
Defining the (carefully crafted) terms of healthcare reform
There’s no reform bill to debate yet, but both sides know that shaping the debate early is crucial to victory.
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
Sales down, so firms boost morale
Some managers come up with creative tactics to offset the effects of a sagging economy.
08/22/2008 01:00 am
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