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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May 20, 2014
Killing Russell Bucklew: Missouri's Planned Departure from Decency
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May 2, 2014
U.N. Human Rights Chief: Stop Lethal Injection in U.S.
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May 1, 2014
Failed Experiments: Stop All Lethal Injections Now
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Mar 9, 2014
U.S. Human Rights Record Undergoes International Scrutiny
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Jan 23, 2014
Texas Shouldn't – BUT JUST DID – Execute a Mexican National
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Jan 16, 2014
New Execution Methods Can’t Disguise Same Old Death Penalty Problems
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Jan 6, 2014
The Truth About Choosing Between Life and Death