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Politics & Society
Karen Clifton
Why do we use violence to solve violence?
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington is seen on Jan. 31. The court sent a Texas death-row case back to lower courts on March 28, saying the inmate's intellectual disability should prevent his execution. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)
Politics & SocietyNews
Carol Zimmermann - Catholic News Service
The court's 5-3 decision reversed a Texas appeals court ruling that said inmate Bobby James Moore was not intellectually disabled based on state criteria and could face execution.
A woman holds up a noose during a Feb. 18 protest against plans to reimpose the death penalty, promote contraceptives and intensify the drug war at the Walk for Life in Manila. (CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyNews
Simone Orendain – Catholic News Service
The Philippines may reinstate the death penalty after it was put on hold 11 years ago.
The death chamber table is seen in 2010 at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas. (CNS photo/courtesy Jenevieve Robbins, Texas Department of Criminal Justice handout via Reuters) 
Politics & SocietyNews
Carol Zimmermann - Catholic News Service
"This decision reflects the extent to which the death penalty is racially biased and a broken policy," said Karen Clifton,
Politics & SocietyIn All Things
Zac Davis
I haven't heard much from Jesus lately. But today I saw him, sketched in pencil by the hand of a mass murderer.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
Just five states, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas, accounted for all U.S. executions in 2016.