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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 19, 2011

Uncle Sam's Drug-Seeking Behavior

Uncle Sam's Drug-Seeking Behavior

Jul 14, 2011

Another Irrelevant Victim?

Another Irrelevant Victim?

Jul 12, 2011

Why Have a Jury?

Why Have a Jury?

Jul 7, 2011

Execution in Texas, Despite So Much

Execution in Texas, Despite So Much

Jun 22, 2011

$4 Billion Since 1978 — Time to Cut California's Death Penalty

$4 Billion Since 1978 — Time to Cut California's Death Penalty

Jun 13, 2011

New Fast Track Death Appeal Rules Still Fall Far Short of Goal of Providing Quality Counsel

New Fast Track Death Appeal Rules Still Fall Far Short of Goal of Providing Quality Counsel

May 20, 2011

When Junk Science is a Life-or-Death Matter

When Junk Science is a Life-or-Death Matter

May 10, 2011

The Tide is Turning on California's Death Penalty

The Tide is Turning on California's Death Penalty

May 10, 2011

Confederate Flag at Louisiana Courthouse Taints Death Penalty System With Racial Bias

Confederate Flag at Louisiana Courthouse Taints Death Penalty System With Racial Bias

Apr 12, 2011

The End of the Line for Troy Davis?

The End of the Line for Troy Davis?