“To Me, This Is The Right Thing To Do”: California Governor Halts State’s Executions
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a moratorium on executions in the state, which holds one quarter of the nation’s death row inmates.
Ohio Seeks Lethal Injection Alternatives After Ruling From Federal Judge
For years now, lethal injection has been a major point of contention in Ohio. And this month, executions in the state ground to a temporary halt.
Young People Around the World Stage Mass Climate Change Protest
Friday’s Youth Climate Strike will see students from nearly 100 countries walk out of school to demand bold environmental action.
Eight Years Into Syrian Civil War, A Writer Reflects
Marwan Hisham called for the end of the Assad regime. He could never have imagined what has transpired since.
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