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lisabethst.bsky.social
@lisabethst.bsky.social
Former nurse and socialworker, against the death penalty,
books, nature, animals..........and of course my grandkids.
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Featured story: “Death row becomes what prison is supposed to be but often isn’t. Death row is a place of reformation, rehabilitation, and correction. Ironically the one place where it matters the least.”
Life After Death Row
Clinton Young spent nearly two decades condemned to die. His peaceful, productive time out on bond poses questions about how Texas decides who lives long enough to get another chance.
www.texasobserver.org
June 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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🧠The state said both men were the “mastermind.” #JohnHanson is disabled and deeply vulnerable.

The d*ath penalty is beyond repair. Save John Hanson 👉 actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
#StopExecutions
Stop the Execution of John Hanson in Oklahoma
John Hanson is on death row in Oklahoma for the 1999 murder of Mary Bowles and is scheduled for execution on June 12, 2025 . John Hanson suffers from major mental illnesses, brain damage, and autism,…
actionnetwork.org
June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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5 June 1921 | A Polish woman, Krystyna Rejs, was born in Warsaw. A teacher.

In #Auschwitz from 27 November 1942.
No. 26007
In 1944 she was transferred to KL Ravensbrück and liberated there.
June 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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I *REALLY* think it's about time somebody bought me a cup of coffee to help support my work opposing the death penalty and bringing true justice to the deserving. THANKS!

You never know....I just might buy YOU a cup someday.

coff.ee/billkissinger
Bill Kissinger is Prison Reform, Anti-Death Penalty, Pure Justice
I am passionate about 3 things: Prison Reform and changes to our justice system, trauma in young adults, and writing about the death penalty. I try to tie all 3 together in my website at MyLifeAfterPr
coff.ee
June 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Firing squad, electric chair, nitrogen gas, injection: US expands execution methods. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... @usatoday.com #deathpenalty
Firing squad, electric chair, nitrogen gas, injection: US expands execution methods
Between 2021 and 2023, 100% of all executions in the U.S. were done by lethal injection. In the last year and a half, 16% have involved other methods.
www.usatoday.com
June 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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23 May 1913 | French Jew of Argentinian origin, Sigismond Syskind, was born in Buenos Aires. In 1921 he came to France.

He was deported to #Auschwitz on 20 May 1944. Later he was transferred to Sachsenhausen, Flossenbürg and & Dresden where he died of dysentery on 7 April 1945.
May 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The constitution – and our history – make it clear: the suspension of this essential right is the prerogative of Congress.
Stephen Miller is wrong: the president can’t just suspend habeas corpus | Austin Sarat
The constitution – and our history – make it clear: the suspension of this essential right is the prerogative of Congress
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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17 May 1905 | A Polish Jewish woman, Zysla Pulwermacher, was born in Łódź. She lived in France.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from Pithiviers on 17 July 1942 with her husband Emmanuel. They did not survive.
May 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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17 May 1902 | A Czech, Ladislaus Streda, was born in Červený Kostelec. A shoemaker.

In #Auschwitz from 10 May 1942.
No. 35880
He perished in the camp on 12 July 1942.
May 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Nominating for #TrumpPortraitPageant
Moody's outlook on its new US 'Aa1' rating is 'Negative'.
The highest-rated countries all have 'Stable' outlook, suggesting they are not likely to be downgraded.
They are all democracies.

Australia
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Luxembourg
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Singapore
Sweden
Switzerland
List of countries by credit rating - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
May 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Alabama death-row prisoner who killed and raped a 5-year-old girl seeks to waive appeals, expedite his execution. www.wrbl.com/news/crime/m... @eji.org #JeremyWilliams #deathpenalty
Man who killed and raped 5-year-old Kamarie Holland to be back in court asking for expedited death penalty
Editor’s Note: The video above is from Jeremy Williams sentencing in April of 2024. That story can be found by visiting the link at the bottom of this article. PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A ma…
www.wrbl.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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#Indiana

Benjamin Ritchie ( See my Bluesky)

Gov. Braun allows execution of Benjamin Ritchie to proceed.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has DENIED clemency for Benjamin Ritchie.

Execution : May 20, 2025

#deathpenalty #benjaminritchie-
May 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The Supreme Court on Friday blocked Trump from moving forward with deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a group of immigrants in Texas, siding with Venezuelans who feared they were poised for imminent removal under the sweeping wartime authority.

The decision is a major loss for Trump.
Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a group of immigrants in northern Texas, siding with Venezuelans w...
www.cnn.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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@truahrabbis.bsky.social's fundraising gala is coming up, honoring the important Cantor Michael Zoosman* of @jews4abolition.bsky.social (of the death penalty), Rabbi Dr. Hilly Haber, who's done a lot of work w/ppl on Rikers & coming home from prison.
A Celebration of Human Rights: T’ruah Gala 2025 | T'ruah
truah.org
May 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Being against the death penalty means even for those who have committed a crime. That doesn't mean it is always easy.
Some cases are harder than others. But our values don’t get to take a break when it’s uncomfortable. (1/2)
Good Morning America…Welcome to another American ritual murder day, courtesy of Florida. If this bothers you, please join @deathpenaltyaction.bsky.social Thank you, The 3800+ members of L’chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty blogs.timesofisrael.com/no-death-pen...
The Blogs: No Death Penalty: No Exceptions!
From the blog of Michael Zoosman at The Times of Israel
blogs.timesofisrael.com
May 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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14 May 1925 | A Polish boy, Karol Kobyłecki, was born in Krakow.

In #Auschwitz from 3 April 1942.
No. 28797
In 1944 he was transferred to KL Mauthausen and liberated there.
May 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM