Topic: Wheaton College

Is GOP at war with women? 4 points to keep in mind on the gender gap

To hear all the buzz, Republicans are at war with women and “hemorrhaging the women’s vote.” A reality check is certainly in order. Here are four points Republicans should keep in mind as they look to bridge the gender gap and chart a winning path to November.

How GOP can win more women voters

Let Democrats waste their energies trying to woo women on 'reproductive rights.' They will shore up their base and alienate the middle. Republicans can win more women voters and bridge the gender gap by focusing on what is most important to women in 2012: jobs and the economy.

Europa: secret lakes could fuel life on Jupiter moon

New research suggests that lakes of liquid water could be buried in the icy crust of Europa, a moon of Jupiter. The processes that create the lakes could also provide nutrients crucial for life on Europa, the scientists say.

US troops confident of Afghan war counterinsurgency strategy

The counterinsurgency strategy of the Afghan war surge shows signs of success, say US troops, who point to fewer attacks better local relations.

Wyclef Jean's uncle to run for president of Haiti

Wyclef Jean's uncle, Raymond Joseph – who is Haiti's ambassador to the US – tells the Monitor that he is running for president this fall. Will the hip hop artist and his uncle team up – or compete against each other in Haiti's presidential campaign?

The delicate task of revising the Bible

Nonprofits launch effort on 9/11 to boost volunteerism

The campaign hopes to increase the ranks of American volunteers from 61 million to 100 million by 2020.

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College orientations get political

Students arriving on campus encounter supersized efforts to encourage them to cast ballots.

Philanthropist helps students give peace a chance

100 Projects for Peace provides seed money for conflict-resolution programs.

Philanthropist helps students give peace a chance

100 Projects for Peace provides seed money for conflict-resolution programs.

Christians, Muslims move ahead on global talks

Religious leaders plan to meet this year in the US, Britain, and at the Vatican to defuse tensions.