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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Dec 13, 2019
The Death Penalty in 2019: A Year of Incredible Progress, Marred by Unconscionable Executions
Oct 4, 2019
Texas Plans to Execute Jewish Man Denied a Fair Trial by an Anti-Semitic Judge
Aug 23, 2019
Will North Carolina's Supreme Court Allow Racism to Remain a Persistent Factor in its Death Penalty?
May 22, 2019
It’s New Hampshire’s Time to Repeal the Death Penalty
May 1, 2019
Finding Common Ground on Repealing the Death Penalty
Mar 20, 2019
Lawmakers in Colorado Should Abolish the Death Penalty
Mar 18, 2019
Can Prosecutors Dismiss Jurors for Agreeing With the O.J. Simpson Verdict?