Author: Caitlin Dickson

Stat of the Day

178 Atlanta District Teachers and 38 Principals Helped Students Cheat

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A new investigation questions Atlanta's recently stellar test scores

By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 9, 2010

Top Tweets: President Obama Quits Smoking Edition

There's quite a lot to say about this, apparently

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 9, 2010

DREAM Act Faces Senate Vote

The controversial proposal would provide a naturalization possibility for young illegal immigrants

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 9, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

Farms, pirates, bathrooms, and George H. W. Bush

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 8, 2010

Top Tweets: John Lennon Spelling Contest Edition

Tweeters remember the music legend, but most spell his name with one 'n'

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 8, 2010

FBI Arrests Baltimore Man for Attempted Bombing

The FBI arrests a potential terrorist in another sting operation

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 8, 2010

Morning Vid: Olbermann Plays the Nazi Appeasement Card--on Obama

In a rant against Obama's tax cut compromise, Keith Olbermann hints at comparisons to Neville Chamberlain

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 8, 2010

5 Best Wednesday Columns

Medicine for kids, tea for John and Yoko, gas for Mozambique, and more

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 7, 2010

Top Tweets: Pearl Harbor Edition

The anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 7, 2010

The Truth About China's GDP

WikiLeaks reveals the famously high numbers in the high-growth country may be inflated

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 7, 2010

5 Best Tuesday Columns

On Obama's tax deal, Israel's fire, and whether a sting operation on jihadis constitutes entrapment

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 6, 2010

Top Tweets: Tumblr Outage Edition

On Twitter, the loss of a social networking site prompts an array of smart remarks

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 6, 2010

Should Sarah Palin Run for RNC Chair?

The founder of the Tea Party Nation thinks Sarah Palin should replace Michael Steele

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 6, 2010

5 Best Monday Columns

On the changing culture wars, how to fend off a cyber threat, and bringing law to Russia

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 4, 2010

Television Characters Are Becoming Alcoholics

Is excessive drinking on TV realistic? Does it matter?

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 3, 2010

Breaking Ranks

Conan O'Brien's Self-Pity Isn't Funny Anymore

Conan O'Brien's new show is all about his old one

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By Caitlin Dickson , Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Dec 3, 2010

5 Best Friday Columns

On avoiding a cyber war, deterring North Korea, and a great school program in Kalamazoo

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 2, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: John Boehner Holds His Breath Trying Not To Say 'Chicken Crap'

John Boehner avoids telling reporters how he really feels about today's tax vote--kind of

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 2, 2010

Is the Death Penalty Unconstitutional?

Wrongful convictions force Texas to reconsider the death penalty

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 1, 2010

Failed Bill Means the End of Unemployment Benefits for 2 Million

Inability to extend unemployment benefits signals weakness in Democrats

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 1, 2010

Morning Vid: Jon Stewart to Media and Wikileaks, 'Stop With the Drama'

It takes a lot to make Americans more cynical about their government

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By Caitlin Dickson

Oct 17, 2010

Why the Left Doesn't 'Get' the Tea Party: Lack of Education?

Why is it so hard to understand what the Tea Party's about?

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jan 1, 2010

The All-Encompassing 2010 Resolution Round-up

Get your fill of the commentariat's resolutions here, and do your part by holding them to it

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