Study examines racial bias in death-penalty decisions
A Latino defendant convicted of murder who is poor is more likely to be sentenced to death by white jurors, a new study shows.
A Latino defendant convicted of murder who is poor is more likely to be sentenced to death by white jurors, a new study shows.
Social Sciences
Sep 3, 2014
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As the world once again draws its attention to the FIFA World Cup, fans watch in fervour to see their country take on all-comers, in hopes that they will become the world champion. Surely, no part of the event is more tense, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2014
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As players warm up for the first games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, leading football researcher and writer Dr Ken Bray has issued clear advice that could mean the difference between success and failure for teams ...
Social Sciences
Jun 13, 2014
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While it may seem that judges in nonpartisan elections would be less influenced by popular majority opinion, a Princeton University-led report by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs finds the opposite ...
Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2014
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Politics and genetics have traditionally been considered non-overlapping fields, but over the past decade it has become clear that genes can influence political behavior, according to a review published online August 27th ...
Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2012
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Uganda is tightening its Internet security after hackers attacked the prime minister's website to post statements supporting gay rights, the country's Internet regulator said Friday.
Internet
Aug 17, 2012
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If current trends continue, the death penalty may be eliminated worldwide as early as 2026.
Social Sciences
Jun 28, 2012
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With just one kick, you will be remembered forever as a hero. Or as an utter choker.
Other
Jun 12, 2012
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(AP) -- The Supreme Court has refused to take up a Boston University student's constitutional challenge to a $675,000 penalty for illegally downloading 30 songs and sharing them on the Internet.
Internet
May 21, 2012
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Scientific research to date provides no useful conclusion on whether the death penalty reduces or boosts the murder rate, said a report by the US National Academy of Sciences on Wednesday.
Social Sciences
Apr 18, 2012
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