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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Sep 30, 2011
Joining the Movement: Congress Takes Action to Abolish Federal Death Penalty
Sep 29, 2011
Racial Inequities Live On in Georgia
Sep 29, 2011
The Right to Life Denied: Death Penalty Violates the Constitution and International Law
Sep 26, 2011
Murder Victims' Families Say No to More Killing

Sep 22, 2011
Troy Anthony Davis: Victim of American Injustice
Sep 20, 2011
Clemency Denied for Troy Davis — Urgent Action Needed!
Sep 16, 2011
Supreme Court Stays Duane Buck Execution
Sep 9, 2011
Louisiana Supreme Court Sees Problems with the Confederate Flag, but Allows it to Wave for Now