The death penalty: America's final solution
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Concerns have been expressed over the unfair treatment of the criminal justice system against African Americans, particularly in the imposition of the death penalty. The number of African Americans who have been sentenced to death is much higher that for whites, despite the fact that African Americans constitute only a small fraction of the population. Critics say that the system tends to put more emphasis on swift and sure punishment than on justice. The lack of competent attorneys for these kinds of cases has also contributed to the increase in death penalty sentences.
Publication Name: The Crisis
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0011-1422
Year: 1996
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Old news is good news
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News reporting is different now than before in terms of presenting the facts of the story. The proverbial thin line between fact and fiction is slowly being erased and interpretation of news is presented in myriad different ways except the straight one.
Publication Name: New Perspectives Quarterly
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0893-7850
Year: 1992
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Death of the fourth estate
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The printed press is no longer seen as an entity dedicated to serving the public interest and preserving democracy. It has simply become a business intent on making the most profit and is feared to be on its way out.
Publication Name: New Perspectives Quarterly
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0893-7850
Year: 1992
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