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News & Commentary about Capital Punishment

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The Capital Punishment Project works toward the repeal of the death penalty in the United States through strategic litigation, advocacy, public education, and training programs for capital defense teams.
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Jul 27, 2023

No One Should Die In Custody

No One Should Die In Custody

Jul 10, 2023

My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice

My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice

Apr 14, 2023

We're Challenging the Racist Practice That Excludes Black Jurors from Death Penalty Cases

We're Challenging the Racist Practice That Excludes Black Jurors from Death Penalty Cases

Feb 6, 2023

We’re Putting the Death Penalty on Trial in Kansas

We’re Putting the Death Penalty on Trial in Kansas

Feb 3, 2023

The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?

The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?

Jan 20, 2023

To Root Out Racism in the Criminal Legal System, We Can’t Fear Too Much Justice

To Root Out Racism in the Criminal Legal System, We Can’t Fear Too Much Justice

Nov 28, 2022

Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.

Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.

Aug 30, 2022

The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries

The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries

Aug 12, 2022

To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµGoes to the States

To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµGoes to the States

Jun 2, 2022

Using Cyanide Gas in Executions is an Affront to Jewish Values

Using Cyanide Gas in Executions is an Affront to Jewish Values