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The Reasons Behind the Slow Pace of Executions

Opponents of the death penalty have hit upon an effective tactic: Learn who is making the lethal drugs used in executions and publicly shame them. Now, death penalty states are fighting to make the names of the drugs a state secret.

Raymond Bonner

Social Justice

‘Unprecedented Levels’ of Mental Illness Among Gang Members

Young men in gangs are disproportionately prone to anxiety disorders, psychosis.

Lauren Kirchner

Social Justice

12 Steps to Danger: How Alcoholics Anonymous Can Be a Playground for Violence-Prone Members

Karla Brada Mendez thought that she was getting a second chance on life when she started going to AA meetings. But instead she met Eric Allen Earle, an AA old-timer with a violent past.

Gabrielle Glaser

News in Brief

Is Obama Delivering on His Promise of a ‘21st Century’ Approach to Drugs?

As Obama and the U.S. drug czar roll out their 2013 plan, here’s a look at what’s in it, and what they’ve done so far.

Christie Thompson

Economics

Hitler’s Baby Pictures

Evil needs a face and it doesn't look like your neighbor—or your child. Evil must be inhuman, other. The familiar is innocent. We let our guard down. This is part of the diversity paradox.

Jim Russell

Social Justice

Marriage May Calm a Criminal Impulse in Men

Likewise, divorce can send past offenders back into lives of crime.

Lauren Kirchner

News in Brief

George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, and Racial Bias in ‘Justifiable Homicide’ Trials

In the 29 states that use the law, stand your ground increases the likelihood of a justified homicide ruling—but only when a white person is accused of killing a black person.

Lisa Wade

Social Justice

Peacenik Santa Cruz Makes War on Homeless Addicts

A once-tolerant California beach town has become the front line of clashing attitudes to homeless addicts and used syringes. Quality-of-life advocates are on the attack—and needle exchanges are the first target.

Ryan Boysen and Ardalan Raghian