Federal death penalty executions under Trump era scrutinized
The piece argues the federal execution spree under the Trump administration reveals arbitrariness in capital punishment as eight inmates are slated for lethal injections before January 20. It highlights cases like Lisa Montgomery and Alfred Bourgeouis, noting mental illness and intellectual disability as factors questioned by advocates, and notes Biden’s opposition may end federal executions.
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Walter Williams obituary notes economist and staunch capitalist thinker
Cal Thomas reflects on the life of Walter Williams 1936 2020 economist at George Mason University African American conservative commentator and author of All It Takes is Guts He championed individual liberty and limited government while criticizing mob rule and wealth redistribution His wisdom is praised as deeper than information gathered online.
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Roberts Should Tell Trump It’s Over
Dahleen Glanton urges Chief Justice John Roberts to publicly rebuke Donald Trump and deny the Texas Paxton suit seeking to overturn the 2020 election. The column argues the Supreme Court should dismiss the cases and affirm Biden’s win, urging a clear, forceful statement from Roberts.
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