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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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
Apr 6, 2011
Review of Unfair Death Penalty Sentencing as Important as Innocence
Apr 5, 2011
Supreme Court Grants Cleve Foster Stay of Execution
Apr 5, 2011
Illinois Proves (Again) That Ending the Death Penalty Saves Money
Apr 4, 2011
Texas Execution Tomorrow Risks Needless Pain and Suffering