Beat the Devil
'Worse Than Death'
Now that New Mexico has ditched the death penalty, not much will change--except for the worse.
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Now that New Mexico has ditched the death penalty, not much will change--except for the worse.
Americans who worry about dangerous trends overseas should take a look at warning signs much closer to home.
Instead of making vague promises to create high-paying jobs, the government should increase wages for the jobs that actually exist.
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