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2012's 'good news' stories
2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
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Mainstream media biased against Romney? Four points to consider.
Many supporters of Mitt Romney argue that his potential path toward the White House has been made a lot steeper by the media. Here are some of the main arguments pro and con.
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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.
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June weddings: 7 measures of matrimony
June has traditionally been the most popular month for Americans to wed. Here are some facts about the American wedding landscape.
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Bill Clinton: 5 reasons he is helping Obama
Four years ago, former President Clinton got his knuckles rapped for calling Sen. Barack Obama's presidential aspirations a "fairy tale." Now the 42nd president is appearing on the stump with No. 44. Here are five reasons for Mr. Clinton to go all out for the newest member of the Presidents Club.
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Progress Watch Latinos head to college at a record rate, now on par with white students
The push to keep Latino students on track for college seems to be paying off. The college enrollment rate for Hispanics is up 20 percent since 2000, narrowing the 'education gap.'
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The Monitor's View: How Europe can find its feet again
Now in its longest recession since World War II, Europe is the world economy's weakest link. But as it achieves financial stability, it must now focus on structural overhaul to spur innovation and worker retraining.
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For politicians, Twitter remains a learning process
What does it take to get as many followers as Newark Mayor Cory Booker or State Department official Alec Ross? Many politicians struggle as they discover that's not all Twitter is about.
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Modern Parenthood Moms are getting schooled: Record amount of mothers college educated, Pew says
A Pew Research Center study, out today, says a record amount of moms are college educated. The more educated the mother, the better off their child is going to be.
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Immigration reform too late to fix one big problem, studies say
Immigration reform aims to fix a migrant worker system that all sides say is broken. But demographic and economic trends in Mexico mean the era of cheap migrant labor flooding American fields is nearing an end, two studies say.
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With gun violence down, is America arming against an imagined threat? (+video)
A Pew study released Tuesday finds that Americans think gun violence has escalated when in reality it's way down from two decades ago. The violence has dropped, meanwhile, even as gun ownership has increased.
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Opinion: Syria – another sign that US needs to recalibrate Middle East policy
As the US backs into Syria and other Mideast crises, China is proactively and strategically engaging in the region. Its actions point out what America has to lose if it continues to hesitate in the Middle East.
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The Monitor's View: Despite stalled Arab Spring, Muslim nations grasp for democracy
Elections in Pakistan and Malaysia show step-by-step progress to reconcile Islam with secular values of elected government.
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In Middle East, public rejects arming Syrian rebels: poll
A Pew Center poll found that large majorities worry that an influx of arms – from Western or Arab sources – will increase violence and instability in the region.
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The ties that bind: Obama travels to Mexico (+video)
Shared issues of border security, the economy, and immigration will likely dominate the conversation between President Obama and Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico this week.
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Boston bombing: US Muslims react with fear, frustration, and new resolve
While Muslim Americans have condemned the Boston bombing, there's also been frustration with the perceived need to explain and apologize for the suspects. Some are emphasizing increased engagement by mosques.
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To Obama's dismay, America not outraged by gun control fail, poll suggests
A new poll finds that less than half of America is upset by the Senate's failure to pass expanded background checks. That was supposed to be the gun control issue with the broadest support.
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How did Denver’s 4/20 marijuana day turn violent?
Three people were injured by gunshots fired at the 4/20 marijuana celebration in Denver Saturday. While there is growing acceptance of marijuana use, the issue remains politically controversial with federal law at odds with the decriminalization trend among some jurisdictions.
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'4/20' marijuana celebration notes security lessons from Boston Marathon bombing
Large crowds are expected to congregate for today's annual '4/20' marijuana smoke-in and celebration around the US. Given this week's Boston Marathon bombing, police are on high alert.
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The New Economy Jobs outlook: Can young people overcome the gloom?
With a 16.2 percent unemployment rate, young Americans are bearing the brunt of the slow recovery. But there are steps they can take to improve their chances of getting hired.
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As Facebook matures, is it getting less fun?
Facebook's popularity keeps climbing in terms of new members, but some say 'Facebook fatigue' or 'News Feed overload' make visiting the site a chore.
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Energy Voices Despite public support for Keystone XL pipeline, activists step up criticism
The Keystone XL pipeline draws support from two-thirds of Americans, according to a new Pew poll. Activists plan protest at Obama fundraiser in San Francisco as they press on with efforts to block the Keystone XL pipeline.
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More Americans willing to let illegal immigrants stay, poll finds
But there's less clarity on what the public wants legal status to look like. Fewer than half, for instance, approve of a 'pathway to citizenship' for illegal immigrants who meet criteria, says the Pew poll.
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Why I can't 'come out of the closet' as a Muslim Republican quite yet
Many American Muslims, myself included, believe in conservative ideals and fiscal policies. Rather than alienating potential allies, Republicans should shift their message to one of civility and inclusiveness, especially when it comes to Muslim Americans.
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Pope Francis signals core mission – returning Catholics to the church (+video)
In his first blessing from the Vatican balcony, Pope Francis spoke of the 'evangelization' of Rome, a clear sign he would carry on the 'New Evangelization' legacy of John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
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Argentine pope: A reflection of Catholicism 'south of the equator'
Residents of Buenos Aires met the papal announcement with surprise, checking smartphones in the street and asking each other if the news was true.
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Modern Parenthood Pew modern parenthood survey: Fathers caring more – at our house, too
Pew survey gives new picture of the hard work modern parenthood is. Dads are helping out – and worrying – more, just like moms. Pew could be describing our house.
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Energy Voices In Paul Ryan budget, echoes of energy campaign rhetoric
Paul Ryan's budget includes energy policies that formed the basis of the Romney-Ryan ticket's energy plan. Voters ultimately went with another pair of candidates, but that doesn't necessarily mean they rejected the Republicans' energy policies.
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Kids turning to cellphone for Internet; it's tough on parent oversight
The number of teens and tweens accessing the Internet via cellphone is growing, a new survey says, posing bigger problems for parents who like to keep tabs on their kid's Internet activities.
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Clint Eastwood and gay marriage: Political tipping point for conservatives?
Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood has joined a large group of Republicans arguing for same-sex marriage in the US Supreme Court. Prominent conservatives and many of the largest US corporations now favor gay marriage as well.
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