News & Commentary
Jan 19, 2024
Another Year of America's Failed Experiment: The Death Penalty in 2023
The executions of 24 people last year illustrated the full range of systemic flaws in our system of capital punishment.
Apr 14, 2023
We're Challenging the Racist Practice That Excludes Black Jurors from Death Penalty Cases
Death qualification goes hand in hand with mass incarceration and the racial bias embedded in our criminal legal system.
Feb 03, 2023
The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?
The trial of Sayfullo Saipov provides a test case for whether Biden will keep his promise to end the death penalty.
Dec 05, 2022
Bring Your Community Together: Host a House Party
A house party can be a great way to share information, motivate your peers, and create long lasting change.
Sep 09, 2022
The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries
“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.
Apr 21, 2022
Documents Reveal Confusion and Lack of Training in Texas Execution
As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.
Jan 24, 2022
One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.
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