The senior thesis of Hillary D. Rodham, Wellesley College class of 1969, has been speculated about, spun, analyzed, debated, criticized and defended. But rarely has it been read, because for the eight years of Bill Clinton's presidency it was locked away. Bill Dedman analyzebillclass share on social
Because appearing to be fair is part of being fair, most mainstream news organizations discourage marching for causes, displaying political bumper stickers or giving cash to candidates. Bill Dedman appearbumpercandidate Change image and share on social
Cincinnati attracted its first permanent white settlers by flatboat in 1788. It took its name from the Society of Cincinnati, an organization of Revolutionary officers. That name came from Cincinnatus, the Roman farmer and general. Bill Dedman attractcincinnaticincinnatus share on social
Some employees are protected by union or personal contracts that limit reasons for dismissal. Bill Dedman contractdismissalemployee Change image and share on social
Lie detectors sometimes work because people believe they work, deterring the wrong people from applying for jobs in the first place, or prompting admissions of guilt during interrogations. Bill Dedman admissionapplydetector Change image and share on social
State and federal laws protect whistle-blowers, those who refuse to do something illegal, and workers who file claims for workers' compensation. Bill Dedman blowerclaimcompensation Change image and share on social
After Huguette Clark died in 2011 at age 104, 19 relatives challenged her will, claiming she was mentally ill and had been defrauded by her nurse, attorney and accountant. Bill Dedman accountantageattorney Change image and share on social
A 'Globe' examination found that Boston police officers exercise broad discretion when deciding whether to issue a ticket. Bill Dedman bostonbroaddecide Change image and share on social
The entire federal budget for landslide research is $3.5 million a year - far less than the property value lost on a single day when 17 mansions slid down a hill in 2005 in Laguna Beach, Calif. Bill Dedman beachbudgetcalif Change image and share on social
Less than a year after the Sept. 11 attacks, al-Qaida attacks were continuing: the firebombing of a synagogue in Tunisia in April, a bomb outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi in June. Bill Dedman aprilattackbomb Change image and share on social
