Articles related to "Capital Punishment"
Looking At Capital Punishment: What To Watch For In 2005
2005 is shaping up as a key year for the future of the death penalty and its use in the U.S.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
2005 is shaping up as a key year for the future of the death penalty and its use in the U.S.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
Reports Detail Failings of US Capital Punishment
According to reports on homicide rates and race's relationship to capital punishment, questions are raised as to the fairness of executions in the United States.
death penalty • capital punishment • execution • problems with the death penalty • problems with capital punishment
According to reports on homicide rates and race's relationship to capital punishment, questions are raised as to the fairness of executions in the United States.
death penalty • capital punishment • execution • problems with the death penalty • problems with capital punishment
Where The Candidates Stand, Part 2: The Republicans
Part 2 of 2. A look at the views and voting records of Republican candidate George Bush and his running mate Dick Cheney.
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Part 2 of 2. A look at the views and voting records of Republican candidate George Bush and his running mate Dick Cheney.
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Where The Candidates Stand, Part 1: The Democrats
Part 1 of 2. In this series, we will look at the stances of the Democrat and Republican candidates on the issue of capital punishment.
death • penalty • us • supreme • court
Part 1 of 2. In this series, we will look at the stances of the Democrat and Republican candidates on the issue of capital punishment.
death • penalty • us • supreme • court
A Living Soul
With this week's anniversary of the controversial Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973, there is a lot of debate and discussion about the "sanctity of human life."
roe • wade • abortion • euthanasia • capital punishment
With this week's anniversary of the controversial Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973, there is a lot of debate and discussion about the "sanctity of human life."
roe • wade • abortion • euthanasia • capital punishment
A New Day
Georgia's highest court struck down electrocution as a method of execution. Why did it take so long? Take a look...
united states supreme court • capital punishment
Georgia's highest court struck down electrocution as a method of execution. Why did it take so long? Take a look...
united states supreme court • capital punishment
Capital Punishment And Legislative Unfairness
Witness to Innocence and other death penalty opponents asked Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to issue a moratorium on the death penalty.
crimes of poverty • disposable people • capital punishment and classism • social exclusion • death penalty
Witness to Innocence and other death penalty opponents asked Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to issue a moratorium on the death penalty.
crimes of poverty • disposable people • capital punishment and classism • social exclusion • death penalty
Capital Punishment Costs An Economic Liability
Streamlining the costs of governing is a growing concern in light of an economic recession, but many have ignored the costly practice of executing prisoners in the U.S.
capital punishment • economic impact of capital punishment • economy • economics of crime • u.s. penal system
Streamlining the costs of governing is a growing concern in light of an economic recession, but many have ignored the costly practice of executing prisoners in the U.S.
capital punishment • economic impact of capital punishment • economy • economics of crime • u.s. penal system
China Releases National Human Rights Action Plan
On April 14, 2008, the government of China released a National Human Rights Action Plan that critics claim emphasizes economic rights at the expense of civil liberties.
china • national action plan • human rights • constitution • capital punishment
On April 14, 2008, the government of China released a National Human Rights Action Plan that critics claim emphasizes economic rights at the expense of civil liberties.
china • national action plan • human rights • constitution • capital punishment
Death Penalty Drives Governor's Race In Virginia
Virginia's two gubernatorial candidates Jerry Kilgore and Tim Kaine may not be getting a lot of press outside of Virginia right now, but they will be getting it--once people see what's at stake.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
Virginia's two gubernatorial candidates Jerry Kilgore and Tim Kaine may not be getting a lot of press outside of Virginia right now, but they will be getting it--once people see what's at stake.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
Defining Mental Retardation
Two years removed from a landmark decision, the legal system has a new battle it must face: how to define mental retardation.
death • penalty • mentally • retarded • u.s.
Two years removed from a landmark decision, the legal system has a new battle it must face: how to define mental retardation.
death • penalty • mentally • retarded • u.s.
Doctors And Executions: A Complex Question Of Medicine, Ethics, And Law
Some doctors are coming under fire for their participation in the administration of lethal injections. Is the practice ethical? Lately, difficult questions are being raised.
death • penalty • doctors • ethics • executions
Some doctors are coming under fire for their participation in the administration of lethal injections. Is the practice ethical? Lately, difficult questions are being raised.
death • penalty • doctors • ethics • executions
James Billington, Executioner
James Billington was a member of a family of executioners. His sons followed him into the criminal justice trade, although only one lived into old age.
james billington executioner • james billington • billington executioner • billington executioner family • billington executioners
James Billington was a member of a family of executioners. His sons followed him into the criminal justice trade, although only one lived into old age.
james billington executioner • james billington • billington executioner • billington executioner family • billington executioners
Roman Catholic Bishops Launch Controversial Campaign Against The Death Penalty
Buoyed by a recent shift towards anti-death penalty sentiments, U.S. Catholic bishops recently launched a campaign against capital punishment. However, the campaign is not without controversy.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
Buoyed by a recent shift towards anti-death penalty sentiments, U.S. Catholic bishops recently launched a campaign against capital punishment. However, the campaign is not without controversy.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
The Death Penalty as Just Punishment
Although some believe capital punishment deters future crime, others feel it is biased, wrong, and unjustly sending innocent men and women to their deaths.
capital punishment • death penalty • crime • punishment • deterrent
Although some believe capital punishment deters future crime, others feel it is biased, wrong, and unjustly sending innocent men and women to their deaths.
capital punishment • death penalty • crime • punishment • deterrent
The Death Penalty Debate: A Starting Point
Type "death penalty" into Google and it returns thousands of sites. Where should one start to find factual information? What slants and biases should one avoid? Here's a place to start.
death • penalty • us • capital • punishment
Type "death penalty" into Google and it returns thousands of sites. Where should one start to find factual information? What slants and biases should one avoid? Here's a place to start.
death • penalty • us • capital • punishment
The Death Penalty In The Military
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
The International Perspective, Part 1
In this two part series, we will look at the issue of the death penalty from an international perspective, specifically how that perspective relates to the United States’ use and support of capital punishment.
death • penalty • death penalty • u.s. • us
In this two part series, we will look at the issue of the death penalty from an international perspective, specifically how that perspective relates to the United States’ use and support of capital punishment.
death • penalty • death penalty • u.s. • us
The International Perspective, Part 2
Part 2 of 2: How other nations and governing bodies attempt to influence the U.S. position on the death penalty and whether or not these pressures have an effect.
death • penalty • death penalty • us • supreme
Part 2 of 2: How other nations and governing bodies attempt to influence the U.S. position on the death penalty and whether or not these pressures have an effect.
death • penalty • death penalty • us • supreme
The level of punishment must strike a balance.
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
corrections • punishment • levels • australia • united states
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
corrections • punishment • levels • australia • united states
The Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty
The issue of capital punishment in the United States has caused controversy around the world for a long time. But what are the two arguments on the death penalty?
the pros and cons of the death penalty • what are the advantages and disadvantages of capit • death penalty • capital punishment • us justice system
The issue of capital punishment in the United States has caused controversy around the world for a long time. But what are the two arguments on the death penalty?
the pros and cons of the death penalty • what are the advantages and disadvantages of capit • death penalty • capital punishment • us justice system
The Unusual Case Of Kathy MacClellan
Capital punishment for juveniles has been a hot topic in the news this year, but the case of Kathy MacClellan is at the other end of the spectrum.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
Capital punishment for juveniles has been a hot topic in the news this year, but the case of Kathy MacClellan is at the other end of the spectrum.
death • penalty • death penalty • capital • punishment
U.S. Courts Draw Lines on Child Rape
The Supreme Court's ruling on capital punishment does little to resolve the debate on child crimes.
child rape • supreme court • intent of law • crime severity • punishment
The Supreme Court's ruling on capital punishment does little to resolve the debate on child crimes.
child rape • supreme court • intent of law • crime severity • punishment
Why The Evolving Standards Of Decency Will Spare Juveniles
Following its own method of determining relevance and decency, the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold a state ruling and thus banish the practice of sentencing juveniles to death.
death • penalty • simmons • roper • juveniles
Following its own method of determining relevance and decency, the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold a state ruling and thus banish the practice of sentencing juveniles to death.
death • penalty • simmons • roper • juveniles
Death Penalty Updates
Part 1: Updates on death penalty articles from 2003-2004.
death • penalty • dna • moratoriums • sniper
Part 1: Updates on death penalty articles from 2003-2004.
death • penalty • dna • moratoriums • sniper
Now What? The Next Legislative Step May Be The Most Difficult
Fresh off two Supreme Court victories, anti-death penalty advocates are looking to take on what could be their most difficult task: ending capital punishment for the mentally ill.
death • penalty • death penalty • supreme • court
Fresh off two Supreme Court victories, anti-death penalty advocates are looking to take on what could be their most difficult task: ending capital punishment for the mentally ill.
death • penalty • death penalty • supreme • court
The Pendulum Will Swing Back
Despite the recent surge of support for the anti-death penalty movement, state governors, legislatures, and a select cast of criminals may pose a serious challenge to such sentiments in the very near future.
death • penalty • u.s. • anti • pro
Despite the recent surge of support for the anti-death penalty movement, state governors, legislatures, and a select cast of criminals may pose a serious challenge to such sentiments in the very near future.
death • penalty • u.s. • anti • pro
John Ellis, Executioner
John Ellis's career as an executioner spanned more than two decades, but his profession took a heavy toll on him.
john ellis executioner • john ellis • history of execution • list of executioners • british executioners
John Ellis's career as an executioner spanned more than two decades, but his profession took a heavy toll on him.
john ellis executioner • john ellis • history of execution • list of executioners • british executioners
A Downward Trend
The number of death sentences and executions in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. Are we witnessing a new trend?
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
The number of death sentences and executions in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. Are we witnessing a new trend?
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Death Penalty Dilemma
More moral and legal aspects of the death penalty continue to surface worldwide. For abolition, institution, or some murky middle ground, there is no common view. Why?
death penalty • capital punishment • dilemma • capital offenses • murder
More moral and legal aspects of the death penalty continue to surface worldwide. For abolition, institution, or some murky middle ground, there is no common view. Why?
death penalty • capital punishment • dilemma • capital offenses • murder
Dancing with Death
The death penalty, always a hot-button topic of conversation and debate, becomes a virtual boiling pot when the government takes someone's life in the absence of the commission of a murder. One of our sister states has entered the fray by ordering that a man's life be ended, after he brutally raped a young girl. Is the practice of killing without a killing, justice, or a dangerous waltz?
death penalty • supreme court • eighth amendment
The death penalty, always a hot-button topic of conversation and debate, becomes a virtual boiling pot when the government takes someone's life in the absence of the commission of a murder. One of our sister states has entered the fray by ordering that a man's life be ended, after he brutally raped a young girl. Is the practice of killing without a killing, justice, or a dangerous waltz?
death penalty • supreme court • eighth amendment
History of the Death Penalty
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
the death penalty • capital punishment • amnesty international • decapitation • drawing and quartering
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
the death penalty • capital punishment • amnesty international • decapitation • drawing and quartering
In-Depth With The DPIC
An interview with Robert Deans, Information Specialist for the non-profit Death Penalty Information Center.
death • penalty • us • supreme • court
An interview with Robert Deans, Information Specialist for the non-profit Death Penalty Information Center.
death • penalty • us • supreme • court
Mr. Death: A Genius in his Own Mind
Errol Morris uncovers the human being behind the infamous Fred S. Leuchter, Jr., but is a man of science or an advocate of hate and ignorance?
documentary • documentary film • film • movie • errol morris
Errol Morris uncovers the human being behind the infamous Fred S. Leuchter, Jr., but is a man of science or an advocate of hate and ignorance?
documentary • documentary film • film • movie • errol morris
Passion of the Christian: Literal Thinking and Violence Portrayed
A commentary on the new Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ.
passion • literal thinking • religious violence • christ • passion of the christ
A commentary on the new Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ.
passion • literal thinking • religious violence • christ • passion of the christ
The History of Crucifixion
During the Easter period reenactments of Christ's death take place worldwide. Crucifixion dates at least to 700 BC and remains the law in some countries today.
crucifixion • the passion of the christ • good friday • death penalty • capital punishment
During the Easter period reenactments of Christ's death take place worldwide. Crucifixion dates at least to 700 BC and remains the law in some countries today.
crucifixion • the passion of the christ • good friday • death penalty • capital punishment
Velma Barfield, Death Row Granny
Velma Barfield may have looked like a kind hearted granny, but in truth she was a callous serial killer, convicted by a jury after deliberating for just an hour.
velma barfield • capital punishment • lethal injection • death row • serial killer
Velma Barfield may have looked like a kind hearted granny, but in truth she was a callous serial killer, convicted by a jury after deliberating for just an hour.
velma barfield • capital punishment • lethal injection • death row • serial killer
The monstrosity of Christian belief
Christian belief is evil in nature, not just a good ideology that has been perverted by fallible humans.
crime • criminal • criminals • criminality • evil
Christian belief is evil in nature, not just a good ideology that has been perverted by fallible humans.
crime • criminal • criminals • criminality • evil
Third Things First
Why voting for third party candidates is an essential first step to accomplishing any progressive reforms, be they in the environment, women's rights, gun control, education, or what have you.
elections • voting • parties • priorities • progressive
Why voting for third party candidates is an essential first step to accomplishing any progressive reforms, be they in the environment, women's rights, gun control, education, or what have you.
elections • voting • parties • priorities • progressive
Book Review: 101 Crimes of the Century
This list of famous crimes from the past one hundred years includes murders, assassinations and serial killings.
101 crimes of the century • compilation of true crime stories • alan j whiticker • infamous murders • assassinations
This list of famous crimes from the past one hundred years includes murders, assassinations and serial killings.
101 crimes of the century • compilation of true crime stories • alan j whiticker • infamous murders • assassinations
Four Mounties Killed
On Thursday, March 3, 2005, four RCMP officers were gunned down in the line of duty. When will our politicans see that they must give power to police and the courts in order to stop the escalation of crime.
mounties • rcmp • royal canadian mounted police • 4 officers killed • officers gunned down
On Thursday, March 3, 2005, four RCMP officers were gunned down in the line of duty. When will our politicans see that they must give power to police and the courts in order to stop the escalation of crime.
mounties • rcmp • royal canadian mounted police • 4 officers killed • officers gunned down
Midwest Murders: The Clutter Murder Case
On November 15, 1959, four members of the Clutter family were bound, gagged, and shot to death in their isolated farm home in Holcomb, Kansas, by two strangers.
clutter murders • hickock and smith • in cold blood • perry edward smith • richard eugene hickock
On November 15, 1959, four members of the Clutter family were bound, gagged, and shot to death in their isolated farm home in Holcomb, Kansas, by two strangers.
clutter murders • hickock and smith • in cold blood • perry edward smith • richard eugene hickock
Religious Test for the Supreme Court
Liberals show uncharactistic intolerance and question Johns Roberts' qualifications based on his religious beliefs
johns roberts • e.j. dionne • christopher hitchens • supreme court
Liberals show uncharactistic intolerance and question Johns Roberts' qualifications based on his religious beliefs
johns roberts • e.j. dionne • christopher hitchens • supreme court
Child Sex Crimes in U.S. an Increasing Concern
Across the country cases of sexual abuse against children seem to be escalating. In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on child rape questions are raised.
sexual abuse • crimes against children • child crimes • escalation of sexual abuse • crime trend
Across the country cases of sexual abuse against children seem to be escalating. In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on child rape questions are raised.
sexual abuse • crimes against children • child crimes • escalation of sexual abuse • crime trend
Execution by Guillotine
Associated with the French Revolution, the guillotine was predated by earlier devices invented for the same grisly purpose.
death by decapitation • dr. joseph-ignace guillotin • reign of terror • halifax gibbet • scottish maiden
Associated with the French Revolution, the guillotine was predated by earlier devices invented for the same grisly purpose.
death by decapitation • dr. joseph-ignace guillotin • reign of terror • halifax gibbet • scottish maiden
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It grants certain rights in the context of criminal prosecutions.
eighth amendment • excessive bail • excessive fines • cruel and unusual punishment • death penalty
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It grants certain rights in the context of criminal prosecutions.
eighth amendment • excessive bail • excessive fines • cruel and unusual punishment • death penalty
Challenges Ahead For All
There is still work to be done, wrongs to be righted, and integrity to uphold, irregardless of age.
baby boomer • baby boomers • boomer • boomers • social injustice
There is still work to be done, wrongs to be righted, and integrity to uphold, irregardless of age.
baby boomer • baby boomers • boomer • boomers • social injustice
Decision on Juvenile Death Penalty
The Constitution has become so revered that it is now burdened by the popular perception that everything that is good must be mandated somewhere in the Constitution and that the Constitution must prohibit all that is bad...
roper v. simmons • juvenile death penalty
The Constitution has become so revered that it is now burdened by the popular perception that everything that is good must be mandated somewhere in the Constitution and that the Constitution must prohibit all that is bad...
roper v. simmons • juvenile death penalty
How to Prepare a Persuasive Speech
When it comes time for students to deliver a persuasive speech, if they follow certain guidelines, they can deliver a speech that is both powerful and effective.
persuasive speech • persuasive speaking • speech • public speaking • speech writing
When it comes time for students to deliver a persuasive speech, if they follow certain guidelines, they can deliver a speech that is both powerful and effective.
persuasive speech • persuasive speaking • speech • public speaking • speech writing
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