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Oregon halts death penalty, is California next?

Capital punishment legislation received another blow this week, as Oregon’s Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber has banned the death penalty...
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Barbarians At The Gate

Watching the recent Republican presidential debates could make one question the theory of evolution. No, not the candidates…they’re...
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In wake of Troy Davis execution, California death penalty repeal efforts heat up

After the controversial execution of Troy Davis this past week, the spotlight is shining on efforts to abolish the death penalty in California. The...
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L.A. County 'whups' the entire state of Texas in death sentences

Though death sentences nationwide are on a steady decline, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties are keeping California firmly rooted in the...
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Jamiel Shaw: Jury recommends death sentence for gang member Espinoza

  • Jamiel Shaw murdered
  • May 24, 2012
Jurors deliberated for less than two and a half hours Wednesday, recommending the death penalty for 23-year-old gang member, Pedro Espinoza, who...
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The death penalty and God’s view of It

The death penalty has always been controversial and likely will continue to be. Many say it is the best deterrent against extremely serious crimes,...
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Man gets life sentence for kidnapping, torture and murder of teen

  • Kidnapping and Murder Trial
  • April 10, 2012
Aconvicted murderer on Mondaybarelyescaped a death sentence because a jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision in spite of the testimony and...
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Activist judge reprieves celebrity cop-killer

After losing multiple appeals and being rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court twice,MumiaAbu-Jamal finally got his official reprieve this week.Almost...
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Teenager kidnapped, tortured and murdered by drug dealer

  • drugs and violence
  • October 14, 2011
Larry Lujanfaces life inprison for a kidnapping thatendedin the death of a 16-year-old, after a federal jury in Albuquerque, New Mexico, announced...
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Troy Davis and the death penalty: An atheist's opinion

In light of the recent execution of Troy Davis, who many believe was an innocent man, this seems like a good opportunity to discuss the godless...
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