short readsMay 21, 2019 From police to parole, black and white Americans differ widely in their views of criminal justice system Attitudes vary considerably by race on issues including crime, policing, the death penalty, parole decisions and voting rights.
short readsAug 10, 2017 John Kelly’s military background is unusual for a White House chief of staff John Kelly is the first chief of staff in more than four decades to come from the upper ranks of the military, and unlike most of his predecessors he has no prior work experience in the White House or campaign politics.
short readsDec 29, 2016 Tillerson would be first secretary of state without military or government experience At least four secretaries of state previously worked as top executives for large private-sector companies.
short readsDec 28, 2016 U.S. ends year with fewest executions since 1991 Just five states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas – accounted for all 20 executions in the U.S. in 2016.