Author: Caitlin Dickson

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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

May 9, 2011

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Taking a Second Look at Pakistan

Cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher on the mess in Central Asia

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 9, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Monday Columns

On testing chemicals, a politician's crusade against Islam, and the value of one's voice

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 6, 2011

Tony Kushner Supporters Flood CUNY with Complaints

Michael Cunningham and Barbara Ehrenreich return their honorary degrees

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 6, 2011

Spatwatch

Senator Rubin Diaz vs. The New York AIDS Walk

Diaz's anti-gay marriage rally coinciding with the annual AIDS Walk draws more fire

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 6, 2011

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You Wanted a Photo, You Got It

Cartoonist Lisa Benson points to a different item requiring our attention

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 6, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Friday Columns

On unemployment, graffiti, and torture apologists

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 5, 2011

Not Everyone Happy with Woody's 'It Get's Better' Ad

Google Chrome's new ad spotlights the campaign against gay bullying

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 5, 2011

Stat of the Day

The Daily Has Cost News Corp $10 Million So Far

Rupert Murdoch's iPad publication has been a pricey endeavor

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 5, 2011

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No Bin Laden Ambush Until We Get a Deficit Agreement

Cartoonist Tom Toles on why Congress is not commander-in-chief

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 5, 2011

Spatwatch

City University of New York Takes Swipe at Tony Kushner Over Israel

CUNY passes on awarding the Pulitzer-winning playwright an honorary degree

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 5, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Thursday Columns

On Pakistan, fighting terrorists, and the media's mishandling of student celebrations

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 4, 2011

Stat of the Day

NYPD Received 62 Suspicious Package Reports on Monday

The day after Osama bin Laden's death a spike in the NYPD's typical influx of false alarms

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 4, 2011

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Abbottabad State of Mind

Cartoonist Tom Toles on how Pakistani authorities could have missed Osama.

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 4, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Wednesday Columns

On defeating a real enemy, regulating food advertising, and a terrorism-filled adolescence

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 3, 2011

Stat of the Day

The World May Reach 10.1 Billion People by 2100

A New U.N. report suggests the world's population may grow faster than expected

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 3, 2011

Spatwatch

Nikki Finke Harangues Chris Dodd and the MPAA

The Deadline Hollywood writer doesn't appreciate editorial notes

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 3, 2011

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The Fed's Got Bigger Fish to Fry

Cartoonist Nick Anderson on the Federal Reserve's priorities

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 3, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Tuesday Columns

On the future of al Qaeda, Pakistan and terrorism, and the benefits of school vouchers

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 2, 2011

Some Other Ways the Death of Bin Laden Was Celebrated

Beards were shaved, Christmas trees torched and, hey, buffalo wings!

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 2, 2011

Spatwatch

GLAAD President Stands Up to Attacks on 'Glee'

Jarrett Barrios defends the musical show against detractors Glenn Beck and Dan Gainor.

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 2, 2011

Stat of the Day

17 Million Americans Are Over-Qualified for Their Jobs

Today's job market sees college graduates with jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 2, 2011

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The Leaning Tower of Media

Royal wedding madness depicted by cartoonist Steve Breen

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 2, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Monday Columns

On bin Laden's Death, choosing provisional leaders, and battling obesity

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 29, 2011

Spatwatch

Breitbart Video Claims University of Missouri Teaches Labor Violence

But as in the Shirley Sherrod case, some think the video was poorly edited

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 29, 2011

Cartoon

Really, All Scenarios Prevent Middle East Peace

The Fatah-Hamas rift was a barrier, the union is a barrier

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 29, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Friday Columns

On gay rights, the royal wedding, and Isreal's mounting fears.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 28, 2011

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Seriously, Prisoners, Don't Leave!

Cartoonist Nick Anderson on better security in Afghan prisons

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 28, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Thursday Columns

On rejecting torture, giving into birthers, and preparing for crisis.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 27, 2011

Spatwatch

CNN and MSNBC Trade Jabs Over Ratings Like Kids on a Playground

MSNBC's Lauren Skowronski points out Piers Morgan Tonight's "worst ratings month"

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 27, 2011

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Will the U.S. Take On Syria Next?

Cartoonist Tom Toles on America's many international engagements

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 27, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Wednesday Columns

On secretaries, Ben Bernanke, and Syria's D.C. lobby

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 26, 2011

Stat of the Day

Scientology Owns 484 Square Feet of Property for Every Member

The Daily's Hunter Walker adds up the church's many real estate acquisitions.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 26, 2011

Spatwatch

Flavor Flav vs. The Manager of Flav's Fried Chicken

Flavor Flav has pulled the plug on his Iowa chicken shack

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 26, 2011

Cartoon

You Can't Escape the iPhone Tracker

Cartoonist Tom Toles on one of technology's creepier developments

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 26, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Tuesday Columns

On "good jobs," America in Libya, and Robert E. Lee in the American South

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 25, 2011

Stat of the Day

Nearly Half of 2011's New York Times Issues Rely on WikiLeaks

The paper has cited WikiLeaks documents in 54 of its 115 issues this year

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 25, 2011

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The Headless GOP Presidential Campaign

Cartoonist Tom Toles on what's missing from the Republicans' 2012 campaign.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 25, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Monday Columns

On the necessity of hell, the value of copper, and white America's social divide

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 22, 2011

No More Day Drinking for French Riot Police

One police unit demands the right to drink alcohol with lunch.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 22, 2011

Spatwatch

Mike Huckabee and Glenn Beck Battle Over 'Progressive' Slur

The two conservative radio hosts disagree about Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 22, 2011

Cartoon

If These Trees Could Talk

Cartoonist Lisa Benson commemorates Earth Day

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 22, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Friday Columns

On the realness of today's royals and why Americans embraced Greg Mortenson's novel.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 21, 2011

Stat of the Day

Palin's Media Coverage Down 40 Percentage Points Since November

Nate Silver calculates the just how far the GOP star's coverage has fallen

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 21, 2011

Spatwatch

D.C. Journalists Go at Each Other Over Trig Palin Post

Your guide to today's vicious journo brawls

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 21, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Thursday Columns

On China's green energy, the psychology of bad behavior, and Obama's relationship with Facebook

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 21, 2011

Cartoon

There's A New Sheriff in Town: Jan Brewer

Cartoonist Steve Breen on the Arizona Governor's push against the state's extreme right.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 20, 2011

Spatwatch

Wonkette Dukes It Out With Papa John's Pizza

The site breaks its silence on the controversial Trig Palin post

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 20, 2011

Stat of the Day

Wage-Disparity Watch: Female Hotdog-Eaters Getting Cheated

78 cents? Nope: Female winner of Nathan's contest only gets a quarter of male prize

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 20, 2011

Derek Hunter Attempts to Defund Wonkette by Boycott

Jack Stuef's tribute to Trig Palin's birthday was obvious fodder for backlash

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By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 20, 2011

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What Do Barry Bonds and U.S. Bonds Have in Common?

Both have recently been downgraded

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