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Rethinking the Death Penalty

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By Yuri Vanetik
| Yahoo Verified
The death penalty is in the news. The vicious murder of Ukrainian war refugee Iryna Zarutska and political pundit Charlie Kirk has citizens calling for retribution. For much of my political life, I supported the death penalty. As a conservative activist, my instinct was to affirm the rule of law, to insist on accountability, and to recognize society’s right to execute those who commit the most heinous crimes. The death penalty, I believed, was a just response to cold-blooded murder.
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Senseless Murder of Iryna Zarutska Is Political Rorschach

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By Yuri Vanetik
| Townhall Verified
On the night of August 22, 2025, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, boarded Charlotte’s LYNX Blue Line train after a shift at a local pizzeria. Minutes later, she was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack. Prosecutors say the man accused, Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., had sat behind her, unfolded a pocketknife, and struck three times before walking away. He was arrested nearby and initially charged with first-degree murder in state court.
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The Hidden Winners of War: Who Profits from the Russia–Ukraine Conflict? › American Greatness

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By Yuri Vanetik
| American Greatness Verified
As the Russia–Ukraine war enters its fourth year, the toll of devastation continues to mount. Over half a million lives have been lost or permanently altered, with millions more displaced. By 2027, the projected cost of rebuilding Ukraine is expected to surpass $486 billion¹—a figure that underscores the immense human and economic impact of this prolonged conflict.
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