Articles By Julia Greenberg
From Politics & Policy Mar 08
Legislators passed a controversial bill this week in the Utah Senate, which would allow public schools to offer an abstinence-only sexual education curriculum - or no sex-ed program at all. The measure would prohibit Utah public schools from teaching students that contraceptives can be used as a means of preventing pregnancy and infection from sexually transmitted diseases.
From Art Mar 08
A new media art exhibit in New York will showcase the works of Hong Kong artist Teddy Lo and Japanese artists Sachiko Kodama and Ryota Kuwakubo. The "Transmutation" exhibition opens at The Highline Loft on Mar. 7 and will continue through Mar. 15.
From Science Mar 07
The Food and Drug Administration rejected an experimental combination cholesterol drug produced by Merck & Co Monday. The experimental drug, known as MK-0653C, hopes to fight heart disease in two different ways, by combining Lipitor and Zetia.
From Society Mar 06
A new startup, Dollar Shave Club, launched a promotional video Tuesday in an attempt to gain the attention of thrifty young Americans in search for cheap razors. The startup seeks to provide consumers with $1 razors shipped to their homes (plus $2 for shipping and handling). Watch the ad here.
From Politics & Policy Mar 06
A new poll offers insight into the fate of Republican candidates as they await the returns from the critical Super Tuesday contests. A poll commissioned by Craigslist indicates that Republican voters living in the 10 Super Tuesday states would rather buy a used car from Rick Santorum than from Mitt Romney.
From Society Mar 06
Graffiti has become a popular form of self-expression around the world used to convey political unrest and uncertainty from Cairo to Yemen. Take a look at pictures of political street art and graffiti from around the world.
From Politics & Policy Mar 06
Longtime U.S. Rep. Donald Payne died Tuesday after a brief battle with colon cancer. He was 77. The longtime New Jersey Congressman was the first African American elected to the House from New Jersey and was its only black Congressman prior to his death.
From Society Mar 05
The adorable minions are back in a new "Despicable Me 2" trailer to promote the sequel set to be released in the summer of 2013. Watch the "Despicable Me 2" trailer here.
From Society Mar 05
More than three inches of snow fell in Kentucky and Indiana late Sunday. The snowfall is the latest in a nearly week-long storm that has devastated homes throughout the Midwest and South, killing 39 people and injuring hundreds across five states.
From Society Mar 02
Celebrated Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla died unexpectedly Thursday while on a concert tour throughout Europe. He was 68. The prolific musician had roots in jazz, but was known to play music in all genres, ranging from folk to opera. Dalla is most famous for composing the haunting "Caruso" in 1986.