News & Commentary about Capital Punishment
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 14, 2011
Another Irrelevant Victim?
Jul 12, 2011
Why Have a Jury?
Jul 7, 2011
Execution in Texas, Despite So Much
Jun 22, 2011
$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
May 20, 2011
When Junk Science is a Life-or-Death Matter
May 10, 2011
The Tide is Turning on California's Death Penalty
May 10, 2011
Confederate Flag at Louisiana Courthouse Taints Death Penalty System With Racial Bias