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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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Dec 14, 2011

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Repeal of Historic Racial Justice Act

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Repeal of Historic Racial Justice Act

Nov 30, 2011

The Truth About the Racial Justice Act

The Truth About the Racial Justice Act

Nov 29, 2011

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLens: North Carolina Repeals Historic Legislation Combating Racism in Death Penalty

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLens: North Carolina Repeals Historic Legislation Combating Racism in Death Penalty

Nov 28, 2011

Thanksgiving on Oregon's Death Row

Thanksgiving on Oregon's Death Row

Nov 16, 2011

Discrimination by the Numbers

Discrimination by the Numbers

Nov 9, 2011

Time to Confess Error on the Death Penalty

Time to Confess Error on the Death Penalty

Nov 7, 2011

Texas Court Puts Brakes on Execution to Consider Need for DNA Testing

Texas Court Puts Brakes on Execution to Consider Need for DNA Testing

Nov 7, 2011

The Confederate Flag, Never Proud, No Longer Waves at Shreveport Courthouse

The Confederate Flag, Never Proud, No Longer Waves at Shreveport Courthouse

Oct 31, 2011

Junk Fire Science: Too Scary to be Believed

Junk Fire Science: Too Scary to be Believed

Oct 27, 2011

Prominent Texans Call for DNA Testing Before November Execution Date

Prominent Texans Call for DNA Testing Before November Execution Date