A Key Reparation to Descendants of Slaves Wouldn’t Cost a Dime
Oct 23, 2019 Ending the death penalty, which is disproportionately imposed on African Americans, would be a good first step toward righting some of this nation’s wrongs.
Campaign Cocktail: Pence Stiffs Aspen, Barr’s Death Wish, Enter Mayor Alex
Jul 27, 2019 The White House and Colorado's GOP leave the local sheriff with a $24,000 tab for security, and other news and notes from the 2020 race.
John Paul Stevens Evolved Into Supreme Court’s Liberal Lion
Jul 17, 2019 The conservative Republican became a strong proponent of abortion rights, consumer protection and limits on the death penalty.
The Death Penalty Is Getting Even Crueler
Apr 7, 2019 A horrific new ruling would let states execute people in more painful ways, even when alternatives are available.
Thank You, Gavin Newsom, From a Death Row Inmate
Mar 25, 2019 In calling for a moratorium on executions, the California governor has shown tremendous moral courage. He has my eternal gratitude.
Death Penalty Debate Takes a Turn Toward Sanity
Mar 14, 2019 California’s governor hasn’t solved all the capital punishment system’s ills, but he has given its opponents cause for celebration.
Death Row Inmate Domineque Ray Never Stood a Chance
Feb 5, 2019 The Alabama prisoner is scheduled to be executed Thursday, without a jury ever considering his life, education or mental health.
Who Is Kevin Cooper?
Jan 21, 2019 After being defined by so many others in unrecognizable terms, it’s time to set the record straight.
Is California About to Execute an Innocent Man?
Dec 14, 2018 Kevin Cooper reflects on his near-execution, the cowardice of California Democrats and his struggle to stay sane on death row. Part 1 of 2.
Is America ‘Civilized’? Not as Long as It Sanctions the Death Penalty
Oct 24, 2018 The ongoing support of capital punishment belies this country’s claim to having moved past the primitive stage of human development.
