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Death penalty wanes in America amid fall in executions
The Death Penalty Information Center notes 35 executions this year, down from 98 fifteen years earlier, with 18 states abolishing it and 43 states carrying out none. DNA evidence and rising costs push public opinion from 80 to 63 percent in favor, while few choose death over life without parole.
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Organizations aiding Yazidi, Syrian, Ebola, Afghan relief efforts
Readers can donate to diverse groups addressing crises in the Middle East and West Africa. The piece highlights Temple University’s Dialogue Institute with Yazidi MP Vian Dakhil, the International Rescue Committee, Save the Children, UNHCR, MSF, and the Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund, plus donation links and aims to educate about pluralism and women’s education.
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Why promote Confederate logo on state license plates
The piece surveys Texas licensing plate policy after SCV sought to display the Stars and Bars. It notes a federal victory for free speech, the Supreme Court’s upcoming review, and ethical questions about public display of Confederate symbols. It argues plates could offend black Texans and others, while acknowledging SCV rights.
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