How the System Kept Failing the Only Woman on Federal Death Row 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.
Jan 6, 2021 / Victoria Law
Fighting From Federal Death Row in the Memory of My Friends 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.”
Dec 11, 2020 / Billie Allen
Executing Lisa Montgomery Would Be One of Trump’s Final Cruelties 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.
Nov 18, 2020 / Victoria Law
A Plea From Federal Death Row: ‘We Need You to Raise Your Voices’ 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.
Nov 12, 2020 / Dateline / Billie Allen
The Trump Administration Is on a Capital Punishment Killing Spree 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.
Jul 17, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Take Action Now: End the Death Penalty Take Action Now: End the Death Penalty
Fight for criminal justice reform and support incarcerated people in their reentry process.
Mar 10, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction
Audia Jones Wants to Redefine Criminal Justice in Texas 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.
Feb 17, 2020 / Q&A / Daniel Fernandez
Take Action Now: Fight to End Mass Incarceration 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.
Nov 27, 2019 / no-paywall / NationAction
SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket 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.
Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Democrats Can Become the Party of Death Penalty Abolitionism 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 aroun...
Sep 12, 2019 / John Nichols