North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue, who vetoed a bill to repeal a two-year-old law that lets death-row inmates appeal their sentences on the basis of racial bias.
Becky Schmidt, manager of Charm City Puppies, which could be shut down under a new Maryland law -- the second of its kind in the country -- that bans retail pet stores from selling puppies and kittens. Animal rights advocates argue it will reduce the demand for "puppy mills."
Sign held by a teacher protesting at the North Carolina state Capitol on Wednesday. Thousands were in attendance, leading dozens of districts to close schools for the day.
Ryan Petty, whose daughter was killed in the Parkland shooting in February. He, and another parent of one of the 17 victims, announced this week that he is running for school board.
President Trump, in his speech at the annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Tuesday.
Kansas state Rep. John Whitmer, on why he voted for a new law making it illegal for police officers to have sex during traffic stops.
Nashville mayoral candidate Ralph Bristol, at a forum last week. His comments elicited gasps among the largely black audience.