Topic: Rutgers University

Medellín, once epicenter of Colombia's drug war, fights to keep the peace

Medellín is seen as a success story of former President Álvaro Uribe, whose successor faces a crucial test amid the resurgence in drug war violence.

The Juan Williams treatment: five other ousted media personalities

As NPR's Juan Williams learned when he was fired Thursday for comments that were taken to be anti-Muslim, the axe is swift to fall when media personalities speak out on controversial topics. Here is his story and those of five others recently ousted for voicing unpopular views.

Entangled in our social networks

A popular new film and a tragic suicide remind the Monitor's language columnist how the power of communications technologies needs to be tempered with humane values.

Hillary Clinton joins chorus supporting gay teens

Hillary Clinton is supportive of gay teenagers who are suffering from bullying in a YouTube video released on Tuesday. Secretary Clinton says she is grateful for the contributions gays, lesbians and transgenders make to the US State Department.

Will 'tea party' backing for third-party candidates boost House Dems?

Third-party candidates with 'tea party' support stand to siphon votes from Republicans in as many as 20 House races.

Tyler Clementi suicide: Reaction is swift and widespread

But will Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi's suicide make any difference regarding cyber bullying? Will it change the way hate crime laws are applied to sexual orientation?

CNN's Rick Sanchez fired: He crossed the line

CNN's firing of Rick Sanchez reflects an era in which broadcasters feel increasing pressure to incite an emotional reaction from audiences. But for most outlets, there’s still a line not to be crossed involving race and religion.

Rutgers student death: Has Digital Age made students callous?

Some observers believe that today's media environment is desensitizing young people to the hurtful effects of their actions. The case of a Rutgers student death is renewing scrutiny of this issue.

Why Ohio? Behind Obama's choice of Cleveland for jobs speech

It's no accident President Obama is delivering a major speech on economic recovery in Ohio, a struggling state that makes or breaks presidencies.

19th Amendment: How far have women in politics come since 1920?

19th Amendment experts suggest that women are finally gaining a measure of the political leverage that the 19th Amendment promised when it gave women the right to vote 90 years ago.

Scientists hack into cars' computers -- control brakes, engine

Two sets of researchers have shown that cars' onboard computers can be vulnerable to hackers. Cars remain safe, they say, but the studies show that flaws need to be addressed soon.

Uniform education standards: Momentum grows as more states sign on

About 40 states will probably have adopted the 'Common Core' education standards by spring. But critics caution that buy-in is just a start.

What public institution do Americans trust least? Congress, of course

A new Gallup poll found record low public confidence in Congress. Political analysts say that the House and Senate will not be rewarded for their high productivity this session because the laws they passed have yet to affect the populace.

Scott Brown: Outsize role for a freshman senator nears an end

Scott Brown is the swing vote for any major legislation that majority Democrats want to move. But come November, that is likely to change.

Six lessons from the BP oil spill

What the tragedy of the BP oil spill has taught us about regulations, technology, and how our energy diet must change.

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan: What questions can she expect?

The Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan begin Monday. Here is a primer on how a deeply partisan Senate might challenge her.

'Glider' robots now prowling Gulf Oil Spill

Gulf oil spill: Researchers are using a relatively new tool to track the plume: 'glider' robots that use water power to zigzag through the ocean.

Opinion: Sestak, Clinton, and Obama: Was it a bribe?

Bill Clinton’s offer to Joe Sestak may be unseemly, but it doesn’t appear to break federal law.

Biology breakthrough: the first synthetic cell

Gulf oil spill's environmental impact: How long to recover?

What scientists know about how oil spills affect the environment is drawn from a range of past events, no two of which have been alike. Because the blowout occurred 5,000 feet below below the water surface, the Gulf oil spill is unchartered territory.

What caused the stock market's wild swing?

Here are questions and (some) answers regarding what's known about the stock market's 20-minute, 600-plus-point roller-coaster ride on Thursday. The Dow closed down again on Friday.

Opinion: iPhone, Gizmodo, and moral clarity about crime

Apple is taking flak for taking a hard line on the prototype iPhone that was obtained by Gizmodo. But it shouldn’t apologize for trying to protect its property.

ESOP: Employee ownership of companies on the rise

The ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – is, slowly, on the rise. These worker-owned businesses are more productive and could benefit the American economy.

After Obama signs health care reform bill, why mess with reconciliation?

House Democrats don't like the health care reform bill they passed Sunday. They only did it because the Senate promised it would 'fix' the bill. And that's where reconciliation comes in.

'Deem and pass': Democrats' new tactic for healthcare reform bill

House Democrats may use a procedure that allows them to 'deem' the Senate's healthcare reform bill passed without actually having to take a direct vote on it.