From Jesus Christ to Julian Assange: When Dissidents Become Enemies of the State

John W. Whitehead – That list of so-called “enemies of the state” is growing. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/18/from-jesus-christ-to-julian-assange-when-dissidents-become-enemies-of-the-state/…

Democrats Rethink the Death Penalty, and Its Politics.

Following California’s moratorium on executions, Democrats running for president embraced abolition, signaling a generational shift for the party. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/us/politics/death-penalty-democrats.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Brunei Introduces Death by Stoning for Gay Sex and Adultery

Harsh punishments based on a version of Shariah, or Islamic law, which also include amputations and whippings, have prompted an international outcry. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/03/world/asia/brunei-stoning-gay-sex.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Rancor and Raw Emotion Surface in Supreme Court Death Penalty Ruling

In a 5-to-4 decision, the justices ruled against an inmate with a rare medical condition and debated the ground rules for capital punishment. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/01/us/politics/supreme-court-death-penalty.html?partner=rss&emc=rss