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January 6, 2021
How the System Kept Failing the Only Woman on Federal Death Row
Throughout Lisa Montgomery’s life, authorities repeatedly failed to stop the extreme violence and abuse that she suffered.
Victoria Law
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December 11, 2020
Fighting From Federal Death Row in the Memory of My Friends
“These are the names of the humans on federal death row and the dates that the Trump administration intends to kill them before leaving office.”
Billie Allen
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November 18, 2020
Executing Lisa Montgomery Would Be One of Trump’s Final Cruelties
For the first time in 67 years, the federal government is set to execute a woman.
Victoria Law
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November 12, 2020
A Plea From Federal Death Row: ‘We Need You to Raise Your Voices’
As the Trump administration rushes to execute more and more people, my friends are dying—and I might be next.
Billie Allen
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July 17, 2020
The Trump Administration Is on a Capital Punishment Killing Spree
After 17 years, attorney General Bill Barr has resumed federal executions—and the conservatives on the Supreme Court approve.
Elie Mystal
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March 10, 2020
Take Action Now: End the Death Penalty
Fight for criminal justice reform and support incarcerated people in their reentry process.
NationAction
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February 17, 2020
Audia Jones Wants to Redefine Criminal Justice in Texas
Disappointed in her old boss, a former district attorney is running to be the Harris County district attorney on one of the most progressive platforms of 2020.
Daniel Fernandez
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November 27, 2019
Take Action Now: Fight to End Mass Incarceration
Tell your lawmaker to visit a prison; call on Congress to reduce excessive sentencing; and help people make bail.
NationAction
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October 7, 2019
SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket
As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.
Elie Mystal
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September 12, 2019
Democrats Can Become the Party of Death Penalty Abolitionism
“The death penalty has no place in a just society,” said Representative Ayanna Pressley. Tonight’s Democratic debate in Texas presents the candidates with the chance to unify around that cause.
John Nichols