Articles related to "Death Penalty"
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
A Judicial Revolution
A look at the recalcitrant Texas courts, particulary when it comes to death penalty cases - an area the state knows well.
• supreme court • death penalty • eighth amendment • equal protection
A look at the recalcitrant Texas courts, particulary when it comes to death penalty cases - an area the state knows well.
• supreme court • death penalty • eighth amendment • equal protection
Cruel & Usual
A look at the death penalty in the this country; its beginning, and how it has evolved into what we see today.
• eighth amendment • death penalty • fair administration • moratorium • capital punishment
A look at the death penalty in the this country; its beginning, and how it has evolved into what we see today.
• eighth amendment • death penalty • fair administration • moratorium • capital punishment
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
Death Blow?
The Texas legislature has walked on water. Not really, but by passing a law that gives capital-case juries an option of life without parole, they've ventured into the land of miracles. Look and see.
• supreme court • equal protection • justice • capital cases • death penalty
The Texas legislature has walked on water. Not really, but by passing a law that gives capital-case juries an option of life without parole, they've ventured into the land of miracles. Look and see.
• supreme court • equal protection • justice • capital cases • death penalty
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
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
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
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
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.
Democracy- a Jewish View
A short view of Democracy in the eyes of a religous Jew.
• g_d • judaism • democracy • gay • gay rights
A short view of Democracy in the eyes of a religous Jew.
• g_d • judaism • democracy • gay • gay rights
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
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
Justice, Texas Style
The Supreme Court, busy as always this time of the year, will scrutinize no less that three Texas death penalty cases this term. This article shows you one reason why the Lone Star State is on the High Court's hotseat.
• death penalty • supreme court • justice
The Supreme Court, busy as always this time of the year, will scrutinize no less that three Texas death penalty cases this term. This article shows you one reason why the Lone Star State is on the High Court's hotseat.
• death penalty • supreme court • justice
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
Errol Morris paints another vivid documentary portrait, this time training his eye on Fred Leuchter, an engineer whose specialty is repairing execution devices to make them "more humane." The story takes a cold shift into Holocaust denial when Leuchter is commissioned to prove that Auschwitz was not a gas chamber and the Holocaust, in fact, never happened. A disturbing portrait of the ordinary face of apathetic evil.
• historic revisionism • holocaust • holocaust denial • documentary • errol morris
Errol Morris paints another vivid documentary portrait, this time training his eye on Fred Leuchter, an engineer whose specialty is repairing execution devices to make them "more humane." The story takes a cold shift into Holocaust denial when Leuchter is commissioned to prove that Auschwitz was not a gas chamber and the Holocaust, in fact, never happened. A disturbing portrait of the ordinary face of apathetic evil.
• historic revisionism • holocaust • holocaust denial • documentary • errol morris
Racial Bias for Black Prisoners
Statistics are shocking showing the large discrepancies of race in the United States prison population. This is an obvious case of racial discrimination.
• black prison population • discrimination • racial discrimination • racism and black prisoners • racism and death penalty
Statistics are shocking showing the large discrepancies of race in the United States prison population. This is an obvious case of racial discrimination.
• black prison population • discrimination • racial discrimination • racism and black prisoners • racism and death penalty
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 Beijing Olympics
Much attention is being paid to Beijing as the 2008 Olympic Games draws near. This article looks at the pros and cons of hosting the event in that city.
• beijing olympics • paris • toronto • falun gong • tibet
Much attention is being paid to Beijing as the 2008 Olympic Games draws near. This article looks at the pros and cons of hosting the event in that city.
• beijing olympics • paris • toronto • falun gong • tibet
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 Death Sentence
According to The Death Penalty Information Center, Florida has a long history of botched executions. What is the humane alternative?
• death penalty • lethal injection • capital punishment • electrocution • victims
According to The Death Penalty Information Center, Florida has a long history of botched executions. What is the humane alternative?
• death penalty • lethal injection • capital punishment • electrocution • victims
The Final Judgment
The U.S. Attorney General has issued a new directive regarding the death penalty. Evidently, he is not satisfied with the frequency with which it is used. Is this a good thing? Here is one view...
• united states supreme court • death penalty
The U.S. Attorney General has issued a new directive regarding the death penalty. Evidently, he is not satisfied with the frequency with which it is used. Is this a good thing? Here is one view...
• united states supreme court • death penalty
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 RIGHT TO DIE (Part 3)
This is the third in a series of articles about the right to die. This article focuses on the opposition to the movement from the religious community, medical groups and those concerned for the disabled.
• right to die • euthanasia • death penalty • slippery slope • pain management
This is the third in a series of articles about the right to die. This article focuses on the opposition to the movement from the religious community, medical groups and those concerned for the disabled.
• right to die • euthanasia • death penalty • slippery slope • pain management
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
UDP: Action Against Spam
Article explaining the Usenet Death Penalty or UDP and spam, or junk email.
• udp • usenet death penalty • usenet spam • spam • netcom
Article explaining the Usenet Death Penalty or UDP and spam, or junk email.
• udp • usenet death penalty • usenet spam • spam • netcom
Understanding The Malvo Sentence
The families of the snipers' victims were disappointed and confused when Lee Boyd Malvo was sentenced to life in prison, yet there is sound reasoning behind the sentence.
• death • penalty • malvo • juvenile • jury
The families of the snipers' victims were disappointed and confused when Lee Boyd Malvo was sentenced to life in prison, yet there is sound reasoning behind the sentence.
• death • penalty • malvo • juvenile • jury
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.
Why Nader? Why Green?
Why a vote for Ralph Nader is not a wasted vote. Alternatives to Gore and Bush do exist, we cannot be afraid to vote our conscience.
• green • party • election • vote • ralph
Why a vote for Ralph Nader is not a wasted vote. Alternatives to Gore and Bush do exist, we cannot be afraid to vote our conscience.
• green • party • election • vote • ralph
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
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
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.
Die Forest Die
death penalty case of John Paul Penry, mentally retarded individual
• mentally retarded • supreme court • death penalty • death row • defense
death penalty case of John Paul Penry, mentally retarded individual
• mentally retarded • supreme court • death penalty • death row • defense
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
Midwest Murders: Starkweather
In 1958 infamous killer Charles Starkweather, along with 14 year old girlfriend Caril Fugate went on a killing spree throughout the Midwest that left eleven dead.
• charles starkweather • caril fugate • midwest murders • killers • killing sprees
In 1958 infamous killer Charles Starkweather, along with 14 year old girlfriend Caril Fugate went on a killing spree throughout the Midwest that left eleven dead.
• charles starkweather • caril fugate • midwest murders • killers • killing sprees
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
Show us your prisons and find out who you are
Democracy left outside the prison door. A brief look at the sd state of a prison system.
• prison • democracy • freedom • civil rights • cameroon
Democracy left outside the prison door. A brief look at the sd state of a prison system.
• prison • democracy • freedom • civil rights • cameroon
The Life of David Gale
This is a twisted movie about the death penalty.
• death • penalty • capital punishment • life of david gale • gale
This is a twisted movie about the death penalty.
• death • penalty • capital punishment • life of david gale • gale
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
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
Crime and Punishment-Justice For All?
Inadequate justice for child abusers and molesters
• child abuse • child abuse recovery • stop child abuse • death penalty • child abusers
Inadequate justice for child abusers and molesters
• child abuse • child abuse recovery • stop child abuse • death penalty • child abusers
Good Persuasive Essay Topic Ideas
Need some ideas for original persuasive essay topics? Here are a list of term paper topics that will stand out because they focus on smaller parts of major issues.
• college term paper • persuasive essay topic • college essay • topic for a term paper • topics for term papers
Need some ideas for original persuasive essay topics? Here are a list of term paper topics that will stand out because they focus on smaller parts of major issues.
• college term paper • persuasive essay topic • college essay • topic for a term paper • topics for term papers
Historic ACLU Cases
ACLU is still detested by many Americans despite helping to win more than 100 cases involving individual freedoms and rights.
• aclu • american civil liberties union • suspected terrorists • legal rights and freedoms • racial segregation
ACLU is still detested by many Americans despite helping to win more than 100 cases involving individual freedoms and rights.
• aclu • american civil liberties union • suspected terrorists • legal rights and freedoms • racial segregation
Jesus: Activist for Social Justice
Many who have committed their lives to working for change and justice in the world simply dismiss Jesus' teachings about nonviolence as impractical idealism. And with good reason. "Turn the other cheek" suggests the passive, Christian doormat quality that has made so many Christians cowardly and complicit in the face of injustice.
• jesus • activism • gandhi • martin luther king • courage
Many who have committed their lives to working for change and justice in the world simply dismiss Jesus' teachings about nonviolence as impractical idealism. And with good reason. "Turn the other cheek" suggests the passive, Christian doormat quality that has made so many Christians cowardly and complicit in the face of injustice.
• jesus • activism • gandhi • martin luther king • courage
Jodi Picoult's Change of Heart
A Book Review of "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. The author takes on Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Gnosticism, and redemption through a character on death row.
• jodi picoult • change of heart • change of heart review • book review • green mile
A Book Review of "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. The author takes on Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Gnosticism, and redemption through a character on death row.
• jodi picoult • change of heart • change of heart review • book review • green mile
Native Son
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
• richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
• richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism