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Witness to Innocence and other death penalty opponents asked Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to issue a moratorium on the death penalty.

One of the most common reasons for claiming unfairness is that effort and achievement are muddled together.

The Vandal people, despite causing Rome some grief in the 5th Century, have been given a bad rap. A quick glance at their history will shed some light on the subject.

Political parties have long used television and media to spread their message. Michael Ignatieff is just one politician to make use of the internet for communication.

Despite an all-too-familiar plotline, The Visitor is elevated above a stock story by Richard Jenkins' Oscar-nominated performance.

The Roma in Eastern Europe have had to deal with long-standing animosity from the non-Roma population in Eastern Europe.

Many adults who work with teens often find it challenging to set appropriate limits without escalating situations into arguments or power struggles.

Cinderella is a timeless classic, a tale that through its characters models appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.

Sleep patterns can dictate hormonal shifts that influence whether a person gains-- or loses-- weight.

Edie Falco, best known as Carmela in the HBO hit The Sopranos, is the star of the new Showtime series Nurse Jackie, which is a combination of comedy and drama.

Selecting an effective mentor is the hardest task facing new college graduates who intend to pursue graduate education. The right questions can identify the best mentor.

In his poem "The Negro Soldiers," Roscoe C. Jamison celebrates the bravery of the African American soldiers who fought and died in World War I.

Former U. S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser offers one of his fascinating observations, as he allows his speaker to speculate on the character of an aging, tattooed biker-type.

A woman passionate about the correcting the injustices against the poor and those who were treated unfairly by big business owners.

Before tying the knot, couples should carefully plan and consider how they will manage the household finances.

Another fantasy story from Discworld with a new location and a new cast of characters including, most prominently, the incarnation of Death itself.

On April 1, 2009, a federal tax increase on tobacco raised the ire of 28% of America's population: smokers. President Obama signed the excise tax into law in February.

Individuals drafting a prenuptial agreement must ensure they follow certain rules to ensure that the court finds their agreements valid.

Uncle Tom's Cabin sold tens of thousands of copies in the weeks after it was published in 1852 and became a reference for the sins of slavery.

One of the most powerful accusations hurled in politics to this day is McCarthyism. Who was McCarthy and why did the ism become a term of reproach?

This book gives a different view on the settling of North America. Its main goal is to focus on the settlers of early America and the important role they played.

A trend in women's change in attitude to work and home life roles has launched as more and more women begin to feel the stress and exhaustion playing multiple roles.

Suggested collection of scary and horrifying halloween listening thrills, classical music aficionado or not.

As stated by historian John Middleton, "it was during colonialism that the ethnic categories which designate different human groups gained quasi definitive rigidity".

Fairness and equality are desirable elements of any society. But can they be taken too far? "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Lottery" show us how they can.

Since their introduction in 2004, EAWs have been used for thousands of extraditions in the 27 EU-member states. Changes need to be made to make the scheme fairer.

Homeowners who think the taxes on their house are outrageous might be able to save money. A lawyer offers tips on how to fight back if a property assessment is too high.

Ten years have passed since teenage-alien drama, Roswell ended, so what have the cast been up to?

The women's rights' movement is often misunderstood as an angry protest towards men and the family. It is time to go back to the most basic principal of what feminism is.

Findings show that mothers can affect fathers' involvement by how much they take over chores and childcare. Equally shared parenting may help.

Ostracism is an invisible form of workplace bullying that causes immediate and long-term psychological injury to the recipient.

Solutions offered to the problem of high state taxes as discussed in a prior article

Best-selling author Wayne Dyer doesn't believe old habits die hard. In fact, he thinks learning to stop making excuses is easy, and can lead to happiness and success.

Peter Yarrow, the folk singer/songwriter of Peter, Paul, & Mary, discusses what the Puff the Magic Dragon picture book and his new books for kids mean to him.

Both darker and more plainly stated than ever, Twain's wit is razor sharp as he ponders what the Earth has done with religion, God, and Christianity.

This funny and honest reflection of one writer's anxiety about motherhood, identity and the pressure to "hop on the baby train," will resonate with many women readers.