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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Dec 21, 2011
Europe Won't Supply Execution Cocktail to U.S.
Dec 14, 2011
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Repeal of Historic Racial Justice Act
Nov 30, 2011
The Truth About the Racial Justice Act
Nov 29, 2011
ACLU Lens: North Carolina Repeals Historic Legislation Combating Racism in Death Penalty
Nov 9, 2011
Time to Confess Error on the Death Penalty
Nov 7, 2011
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
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Oct 31, 2011
Junk Fire Science: Too Scary to be Believed