Topic Score Rubric
We rank each topic based on the criteria below to determine if the subject is relevant, actionable, and clarifying. Additionally, we ensure that each topic does not incite violence, glorify hate speech, or focus exclusively on a sensational one-time event.
Should there be a federal death penalty?
Score:79%
Notes from the Newsroom:
Crime is wrong. Criminals need consequences. But what happens when the crime is so heinous and reprehensible that it is difficult to find a punishment that is satisfactory? How does rehabilitation fit in with this? And how much should morality and economic impact paly a role? There has been a significant amount of research on crime, punishment, and how to discourage behavior without unfairly targeting minorities. So we dove into the data..