-A new study shows that more girls in the United States are starting puberty early . [ CNN ]
-Are the family miseries in this recession simply punctuating years and years of stress ? [ New York Times Magazine ]
- Islamophobia is the “new hate speech” in conservative discourse. [ The Daily Beast ]
-An endorsement from Sarah Palin has given small-time Maryland candidate Brian Murphy a much-needed boost in his bid for governor . [ Washington Post ]
- Jane Lynch is slated to host on Saturday Night Live this fall . [ New York Magaine ]
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