A death penalty for two teenage lovers
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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Brian Peterson Jr and Amy Grossberg, accused of killing their newborn son minutes after its birth. The case underscores the capricious nature of the US criminal justice system, which applies the death penalty more frequently against whites than blacks.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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America's addiction with celebrity status
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A few years ago the media was saturated with stories about whether David Letterman would succeed Johnny Carson as 'The Tonight Show' host. Letterman did not get the job and moved his show to CBS. The ups and downs he has experienced since is symptomatic of America's fascination with celebrity.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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The trouble with celebrity worship
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Americans tend to admire people simply because they are successful. Fans admire Michael Jackson for his musical success, but then they become angry when he includes anti-Semitic lyrics in a song. People more worthy of admiration include poet Maya Angelou and violinist Itzhak Perlman.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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