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Thomas Jefferson: 16 quotes on his birthday

Here are 16 quotes to mark the birthday of American founding father Thomas Jefferson.
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Roe v. Wade at 40: Six questions about abortion rights

On Tuesday, the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic US Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to an abortion. Here is a look at the state of abortion rights in America today.
Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states

The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
Top 5 bullying myths

We all know that bullying is wrong but you may know even less about bullying than you originally thought. Monitor correspondent Stephanie Hanes debunks 5 popular misconceptions.
Penn State football: A dozen questions as the post-Paterno era begins

This year will be the most closely watched football season in the history of Penn State. The post-Paterno era comes with many questions. Here are 12.

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On Halloween, many sex offenders must post 'No Candy Here' signs

The trend is growing among states and cities. Some sex offenders are also ordered not to wear costumes or answer the door on Halloween.
Turnout in governor's races crucial for Democrats, official says

Turnout of Obama voters at the New Jersey and Virginia governors' races next week will hold a clue to the 2010 midterms, said Rep. Chris Van Hollen at a Monitor breakfast.
Executive pay: How much say should Obama 'czar' have?

High executive pay and bonuses are unseemly after taxpayer bailouts, many Democrats charge. But GOP lawmakers worry about federal 'pay czar' meddling in the workings of capitalism.
Becoming Americans

Selections from 85 immigrants tell what it means to become an American.
Who is Anita Dunn?

Anita Dunn escalated the Obama administration's feud with Fox News. But aside from her peculiar statement about Mao Zedong, not much is known about her outside the Beltway.
Death penalty is too expensive for states, study finds

State and local governments facing budget crunches can realize big savings by eliminating the death penalty, according to a new report from the Death Penalty Information Center.
Don't prosecute medical-marijuana use, Obama administration says

A Justice Department memo issued Monday tells federal prosecutors to ease off medical-marijuana users and sellers in states that have legalized the drug.
Surprise! Obama shows up at Sasha's parent-teacher conference
Job hunting? This week's Top 7 intriguing offers.

A look at seven intriguing job offers.
This week's Top 8 intriguing job offers

Here's our Top 8 list of intriguing jobs.
What would a Republican healthcare bill look like?

Democrats have chided Republicans for not offering their own healthcare ideas. But GOP attempts to turn the debate toward more incentives and fewer mandates have been rebuffed.
'Kill Obama' Facebook poll: latest sign of healthcare anger?

Facebook removed a poll Monday asking if President Obama should be assassinated. The Secret Service is investigating this and other potential threats, which have grown as Obama pushes healthcare reform.
Health reform has a new messenger: Biden

With Obama tied up at the UN, Vice President Biden is out front on health reform. On Wednesday, he reassured seniors in suburban Maryland about their Medicare coverage.
Shark-fishing contests raise controversy

Waters churn as advocates tussle over sport-fishing contests.
Obama: Online news doesn't come for free
Rising college costs prompt student loan reform

States struggle to contain fees at public universities while the federal government rolls out affordability measures to help counter the rising costs of higher education.
What is the ACORN controversy about?

Here are the basics about ACORN and about the videos that have put the organization in hot water.
An early taste of autumn in the garden
Town-hall meetings: facing voter wrath on healthcare

Healthcare forums evoked anger, but there was constructive dialogue, too.
The Rose Whisperer: Growing Knock Out on high
Are we just grumpy, or have politics gotten dangerous?
Rare orchid rises from burned Maryland preserve

Controlled fires triggered the appearance of the hybrid orchid and other rare plants, including sedges and grasses.
The Rose Whisperer: More brilliant jewels in the summer garden
From our files: Eunice Kennedy Shriver - at jet speed

In a 1975 interview with the Monitor, Mrs. Shriver spoke of her family, her heroes, personal ambitions.
Jobless? Here are 10 zany opportunities.