Florida's ongoing executions of war traumatized veterans is sparking outrage. Read about it in @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social
Florida’s Governor Is a Veteran. So Are Seven Inmates He’ll Send to the Execution Chamber This Year
Florida's governor and former Navy veteran, Ron Desantis, signed death warrants for seven veterans.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Florida's ongoing executions of war traumatized veterans is sparking outrage. Read about it in @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social
"Tremane’s case is marked by allegations that his death sentence was the result of both his severely impaired trial lawyer and prosecutors who played dirty." Read more in @huffpost.com
A Red State Is Preparing To Execute A Man Who Was Never Proven To Have Killed Anyone
Next week, Tremane Wood will have the chance to make his case for mercy. Oklahoma's attorney general is fighting to ensure his death.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
"Tremane’s case is marked by allegations that his death sentence was the result of both his severely impaired trial lawyer and prosecutors who played dirty." Read more in @huffpost.com
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United to end the death penalty After decades of progress for our movement, a coordinated effort now seeks to expand and normalize the death penalty. Our coalition of 50+ partners has a strategy to pu...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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“When those responsible for our current capital punishment system say it must go, our state lawmakers must listen.” Watch the full story on @nbc4i.com
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October 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“When those responsible for our current capital punishment system say it must go, our state lawmakers must listen.” Watch the full story on @nbc4i.com
"...we understand this broken death penalty system’s grievous flaws, its unintended consequences, and its failure to achieve the benefits we had intended,” said former Ohio lawmakers who voted to bring back the death penalty in 1981. Read more in @signalohio.bsky.social
The architects of Ohio’s death penalty system say they want repeal - Signal Ohio
An Akron law professor has been interviewing the architects and backers of Ohio’s 1981 death penalty law. They overwhelmingly want repeal.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"...we understand this broken death penalty system’s grievous flaws, its unintended consequences, and its failure to achieve the benefits we had intended,” said former Ohio lawmakers who voted to bring back the death penalty in 1981. Read more in @signalohio.bsky.social
“The death penalty is the total opposite of small and limited and the way it’s administered and its cost and how it is used, that is not small and limited government," said Demetrius Minor of Conservatives Concerned. Read more in @baptistnews.com
Conservatives make case agaisnt death penalty – Baptist News Global
Conservatives should oppose capital punishment because it violates pro-life values and the principles of transparent and limited government
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October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“The death penalty is the total opposite of small and limited and the way it’s administered and its cost and how it is used, that is not small and limited government," said Demetrius Minor of Conservatives Concerned. Read more in @baptistnews.com
Pennsylvanians prefer life sentences over the death sentence for a person convicted of murder by a rate of 2-to-1. Find out more about the new survey here...
SP&R Polling on the Death Penalty — Atlantic Center for Capital Representation
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October 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Pennsylvanians prefer life sentences over the death sentence for a person convicted of murder by a rate of 2-to-1. Find out more about the new survey here...
Don't let Texas execute #RobertRoberson — an innocent man — on Oct. 16. Call Gov. Abbott right now at 737-277-6778. Find a call script here: bit.ly/4gSqZtA
October 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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In his first original @datelinenbc.bsky.social podcast series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson...
Lester Holt investigates the urgent case of #RobertRoberson — an innocent Texas father facing execution Oct. 16 for a crime that never happened. Listen to new NBC Dateline podcast trailer here: www.nbcnews.com/thelastappeal
The Last Appeal – an original podcast from Dateline NBC’s Lester Holt
Is Texas about to execute an innocent man? Lester Holt examines Robert Roberson’s controversial death row case.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In his first original @datelinenbc.bsky.social podcast series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson...
Conservatives in Oklahoma are speaking out against the death penalty and pushing for a moratorium on its use. Find out why in this video...
Conservatives Concerned Oklahoma Death Penalty Moratorium Campaign
YouTube video by Conservatives Concerned
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September 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Conservatives in Oklahoma are speaking out against the death penalty and pushing for a moratorium on its use. Find out why in this video...
“The wrongful conviction of Robert Roberson has been an ongoing tragedy for over twenty years. If it now becomes a wrongful execution, it will live in infamy.” - Author John Grisham
New Book of Interest: SHAKEN: The Rush to Execute an Innocent Man by John Grisham | Death Penalty Information Center
Acclaimed novelist and former criminal defense lawyer John Grisham is set to release a new book titled *SHAKEN: The Rush to Execute an Innocent...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“The wrongful conviction of Robert Roberson has been an ongoing tragedy for over twenty years. If it now becomes a wrongful execution, it will live in infamy.” - Author John Grisham
"...it is sometimes hard to get to the heart of a matter—not what’s strategic for one side or the other, but what is right." Read more in @montereycountynow.com
A Salinas reverend joins in a statewide campaign asking to end the death penalty.
A Salinas reverend joins a statewide campaign, urging Gov. Newsom to commute death row sentences, citing moral concerns and risks of error.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"...it is sometimes hard to get to the heart of a matter—not what’s strategic for one side or the other, but what is right." Read more in @montereycountynow.com
"The death penalty is not a solution to horrible violence; it detracts from more tangible ways to address the root causes of violence while acting as a poor substitute." Read more in @sojo.net
Arkansas Faith Leaders Call for Systemic Solutions, Not More Executions
A multi-faith coalition called on Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to instead prioritize addressing poverty, health care, and other systemic issues.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"The death penalty is not a solution to horrible violence; it detracts from more tangible ways to address the root causes of violence while acting as a poor substitute." Read more in @sojo.net
"Such an action would not only save lives but also send a powerful message about California's dedication to building a justice system rooted in equity, compassion, and the prevention of harm." Read more...
Sister Helen Prejean, faith leaders press Newsom to clear death row - UPI.com
Prejean, a prominent death penalty advocate, and others want the California governor to commute the sentence of every prisoner in the state condemned to die.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Such an action would not only save lives but also send a powerful message about California's dedication to building a justice system rooted in equity, compassion, and the prevention of harm." Read more...
A group of exonerees is calling on Texas authorities to prevent the wrongful execution of Robert Roberson on 10/16/25 for a crime that never occurred. Read the letter and watch the virtual press conference.
PRESS RELEASE + RECORDING OF TODAY'S PRESS CONFERENCE: Exonerees Urge TX Officials to Stop Oct. 16 Execution of Robert Roberson in Discredited "Shaken Baby" Case
For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Contact: Laura Burstein, Laura.Burstein@Squirepb.com Exonerated Individuals Release Letter Urging Relief for Robert Roberson, Innocent Father Sched...
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September 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A group of exonerees is calling on Texas authorities to prevent the wrongful execution of Robert Roberson on 10/16/25 for a crime that never occurred. Read the letter and watch the virtual press conference.
Combat veterans are overrepresented on death row due to combat-driven post-traumatic stress. Find out more in this report from @newsnation.bsky.social
www.newsnationnow.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Combat veterans are overrepresented on death row due to combat-driven post-traumatic stress. Find out more in this report from @newsnation.bsky.social
"Each of the veterans on Florida’s Death Row suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities related to their military service." Read more in @baptistnews.com
Veterans urge DeSantis to stop execution – Baptist News Global
Five veterans have been executed since Ron DeSantis became governor of Florida in 2019 with a sixth scheduled to die this month.
baptistnews.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Each of the veterans on Florida’s Death Row suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities related to their military service." Read more in @baptistnews.com
"We urge you now to lead from a place of bravery, to return to the honor code from your service, and to stop setting the executions of our fellow soldiers." Read more in @miaminewtimes.com
Veterans Urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to Stop Executing Veterans
Florida has carried out nine executions so far this year — more than any other state.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"We urge you now to lead from a place of bravery, to return to the honor code from your service, and to stop setting the executions of our fellow soldiers." Read more in @miaminewtimes.com
“The death penalty was implemented to dehumanize, control, and erase Black lives under the cover of law.” -Furonda Brasfield, @8thamendment.org. Read more in Big Easy Magazine...
Historical Roots of Racism and The Modern Death Penalty Netroots Nation Conference in New Orleans to Examine the Connection - Big Easy
The panel will explore historical racism in the death penalty, from its roots in lynching and racial terror, to its disparate use against Black and ma
bigeasymagazine.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“The death penalty was implemented to dehumanize, control, and erase Black lives under the cover of law.” -Furonda Brasfield, @8thamendment.org. Read more in Big Easy Magazine...
" I knew my son's life could not be restored by the sanctioned killing of the person who took it." - Read more in @thetennesean.bsky.social ...
Instead of funding executions, Tennessee should support victims of violence | Opinion
Spending $600k on lethal injection drugs shows that Tennessee prioritizes death over survivor support and violence prevention
www.tennessean.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
" I knew my son's life could not be restored by the sanctioned killing of the person who took it." - Read more in @thetennesean.bsky.social ...
Faith leaders are calling for Gov. Ron DeSantis to pause the July 15 execution of Michael Bell, citing concerns about flawed evidence
Florida's conservative faith leaders urge execution pause amid record pace
A delegation of Florida faith leaders will gather in Tallahassee today to call for a pause on executions as the state prepares to tie its annual execution record.Faith leaders are
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July 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Faith leaders are calling for Gov. Ron DeSantis to pause the July 15 execution of Michael Bell, citing concerns about flawed evidence
"...capital punishment is more than just a threat to innocent life and a wildly expensive “big government” program. It is quite frankly a colossal public policy failure." Read more in @theoklahoman.bsky.social ...
Oklahoma is ready to leave the death penalty in the past | Opinion
Not a single jury in Oklahoma has issued a new death sentence in the past three years, a sign that public opinion has changed on executions.
www.oklahoman.com
July 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"...capital punishment is more than just a threat to innocent life and a wildly expensive “big government” program. It is quite frankly a colossal public policy failure." Read more in @theoklahoman.bsky.social ...
All of Pennsylvania’s capital case exonerations have involved some form of official misconduct, false testimony, or both. Read more from the Death Penalty Policy Project...
The Death Penalty Inherently Risks Executing Innocent People. Pennsylvania has already done it.
History shows the state cannot be trusted with the power to kill
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July 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
All of Pennsylvania’s capital case exonerations have involved some form of official misconduct, false testimony, or both. Read more from the Death Penalty Policy Project...