More States Rethinking Life Sentences for Teens (Law.com)
Their lawyers have long urged juries to give juvenile defendants a second chance. Now a growing number of states are rethinking the wisdom of sentencing teenagers to life in prison. Two states have recently passed -- and at least 11 states are considering -- legislation that would end life sentences for those under 18 years old, or restrict charging juveniles as adults. The Supreme Court is ...
Does the U.S. Need to Ration Costly End-of-Life Care? (redOrbit)
Controversial Issue to be Focus of Miller Center National Debate WASHINGTON, March 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With skyrocketing Medicare costs contributing to record-setting budget deficits, does the United States need to ration costly end-of-life care? This compelling topic will be the focus of an upcoming debate produced by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia ...