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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Jan 14, 2011
California Ignores Obvious Budget Solution: Cut the Death Penalty
Jan 13, 2011
Illinois Death Penalty Repeal Awaits Gov. Quinn's Signature
Jan 11, 2011
Illinois State Senate Passes Death Penalty Repeal!
Jan 10, 2011
A "Near-Death Experience" for Death Penalty Abolition in Illinois
Dec 23, 2010
New Study Shows Death Penalty in Decline Nationwide
Dec 22, 2010
Texas Justice (Still) Denied
Dec 9, 2010
"I've Got a Secret Mission for You."
Dec 8, 2010
Texas Puts Head in Sand at Prospect of Executing Innocent People
Nov 23, 2010
States Refuse to Give Up Lethal Injection Drug Dealer
Nov 22, 2010
People of Faith Launch Campaign Against Capital Punishment