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Mitt Romney's five sons: What's their role in the campaign?
There’s no “Mitt Mobile” or Five Brothers blog like there was in 2008, but Mitt Romney’s five sons – Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben, and Craig – still play a vital role in the presidential campaign. Here's a quick look at the Romney Five and what each brings to the campaign.
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10 quotes from John Ciardi on his birthday
John Ciardi a poet, translator, critic and etymologist. To mark his birthday on June 24, here are 10 of his most memorable quotes.
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How 5 young black men see the Trayvon Martin case
The Monitor approached, at random, five young black men in Boston, Los Angeles, Coral Gables, Fla., and Louisville, Ky., and asked them to talk about the Trayvon Martin case, race relations, hoodies, and, of course, their own life experiences. Here's what they had to say.
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5 ways in which the "Harry Potter" magic lives on
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Vox News Did Jon Stewart hurt the Democrats in Election 2010?
Comedians like Jon Stewart took aim at candidates like Christine O'Donnell in Election 2010, and sharp political satire may have led to cynicism, suppressing the youth vote, experts say.
11/04/2010 07:21 pm -
Global News Blog In New York, a 'Hebron Aid Flotilla' to raise money for Israeli settlements
The Hebron Fund, a US tax-exempt charity that supports Israeli settlers, is rallying Zionists of all stripes to join a 'Hebron Aid Flotilla' on the Hudson River next month.
10/20/2010 03:49 pm -
Opinion A bold plan to solve America's illegal immigration problem
We can end the political stalemate if we summon the courage to end illegal immigration, provide amnesty at a price, and be more selective about who we welcome into the country.
10/15/2010 12:11 pm -
Editorial Board Blog How to smarten up US aid in Afghanistan
07/29/2010 12:05 pm -
Afghanistan war: USAID spends too much, too fast to win hearts and minds
In the Afghanistan war, it's quantity vs. quality: The USAID battle for hearts and minds is being lost just as President Obama's 'civilian surge' prepares to more than double annual assistance to $5 billion.
07/28/2010 08:34 pm -
Are iPads, smartphones, and the Mobile Web rewiring the way we think?
Multitasking on smartphones, iPads, and the Mobile Web makes some feel smarter and others just more scattered. Is it changing how we think?
07/24/2010 03:00 pm -
Opinion Obama and Medvedev: Does Russia have the courage to change?
To become a truly prosperous and democratic nation, Russia must be willing to abandon cultural obstacles to progress. Based on a meeting I had with Russia's president last month, Moscow may not be ready to do that.
06/24/2010 04:47 pm -
Gen. David Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan: Will it make a difference?
Gen. David Petraeus, who replaced ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is a widely respected officer who wrote the Army's counterinsurgency manual and helped craft US policy in Afghanistan.
06/23/2010 08:06 pm -
Summer camp: Sunset for an American tradition?
The great American tradition – the sleepaway summer camp – is under siege by the pace of modern childhood, from longer school years to the quest for a 50-point bump on the S.A.T.
06/16/2010 01:36 pm -
How to plan better for New England floods
Changing rainfall patterns have increased the number and severity of floods. Better forecasts and improved flood management have helped, but planners need to do more to reduce risks and boost community resilience.
04/03/2010 06:28 pm -
Walter Rodgers Illegal Hispanic immigration is undermining American values
Illegal immigration is causing an influx of Hispanics who don't embrace American values.
03/30/2010 12:07 pm -
Three crucial questions in the 'Jihad Jane' case
As the case proceeds against 'Jihad Jane,' or Colleen LaRose, here are three crucial questions to consider.
03/11/2010 01:19 pm -
'Jihad Jane': How does Al Qaeda recruit US-born women?
The case of 'Jihad Jane' raises troubling questions about the ability of Al Qaeda to attract US-born women to terrorism.
03/10/2010 05:58 pm -
Horizons YouTube college essays: The best Tufts application videos
To better evaluate young minds, Tufts application videos asks prospective college students for a one-minute YouTube tour of their lives.
02/24/2010 03:46 pm -
Opinion Health care summit: Will Scott Brown work for, or against, reform?
Scott Brown hasn't been invited to attend Thursday's summit. But he could still play a key role in brokering a compromise.
02/24/2010 10:25 am -
Scott Brown’s Massachusetts win fueled by independent voters
In 2008, most independent voters went for Obama. But Scott Brown's US Senate victory in Massachusetts shows that, even in a liberal state, independents won't necessarily stick with him.
01/20/2010 05:57 pm -
Coakley concedes race: five lessons from her campaign
As Martha Coakley concedes the Massachusetts Senate race to Scott Brown, political analysts are already drawing lessons for the midterm elections later this year.
01/20/2010 11:20 am -
How Scott Brown is closing gap on Martha Coakley in Senate race
Scott Brown has used healthcare reform and homeland security to his advantage in Massachusetts. Martha Coakley’s campaign, meanwhile, has been widely criticized for complacency.
01/13/2010 05:54 pm -
Will Republican Scott Brown take Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat?
The race between Martha Coakley and Scott Brown to fill Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat is proving difficult to project. One poll says the race is tied.
01/12/2010 06:14 pm -
Kennedy endorsement comes at key time for Martha Coakley
Vicki Kennedy and other family members offered their endorsement to Martha Coakley in the race for Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Earlier this week, a poll of likely voters found that the race is closer than expected.
01/07/2010 04:36 pm -
The e-book, the e-reader, and the future of reading
As stone tablets gave way the codex, the future of reading is digital – but will the e-reader and the e-book change the nature of how we read?
12/14/2009 04:25 pm -
Copenhagen global warming talks suspended over rich-poor divide
Negotiations on a deal to curb greenhouse gas emissions and head off global warming were suspended Monday morning in Copenhagen, with poorer countries charging wealthier nations aren't prepared to make necessary cuts in CO2 emissions.
12/14/2009 09:10 am -
In Afghanistan war, marines' struggle to recruit locals could delay US exit
In Khan Neshin, near the Pakistan border, recruitment of locals for the Afghanistan war effort is an often frustrating process. Obstacles include candidates' drug use, illiteracy, and fear of the Taliban.
12/11/2009 02:54 pm -
Veterans Day is a teachable moment for many US schools
Schools are mostly finding noncontroversial ways to bring Veterans Day into the classroom. For some students, this is the first time they've ever met a vet.
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Why 20-somethings are crucial to healthcare reform
To make healthcare reform work, insurers need to bring 20-somethings into the system. But the House and Senate differ on how much to penalize people who refuse to buy health insurance.
11/09/2009 12:00 am
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