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90 million Americans believe the death penalty is wrong. We mobilize them to end the death penalty state by state.
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New year, same problems: Keep supporting us by filling out this form and getting informed so we can strengthen the death penalty abolition movement, tackle threats to our cause, and expand efforts to save lives.

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New Hampshire Poised To Eliminate Death Penalty

New Hampshire Poised To Eliminate Death Penalty New Hampshire Against the Death Penalty

New Hampshire is poised to become the 21st state to abolish the death penalty.

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When it Comes to the Death Penalty, The Supreme Court Legalized Torture Long Ago

When it Comes to the Death Penalty, The Supreme Court Legalized Torture Long Ago Jeff Roberson/AP

U.S. Supreme Court sparked fresh outrage over the death penalty by upholding the planned execution of a man who risks drowning in his own blood,

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California Execution Chamber Dismantled

California Execution Chamber Dismantled CBS SF

Stunning video of California's execution chamber being dismantled

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Governor Gavin Newsom Orders a Halt to the Death Penalty in California

Governor Gavin Newsom Orders a Halt to the Death Penalty in California https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order placing a moratorium on the death penalty in California.

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Death penalty repeal bill passes NH House with veto-proof majority

Death penalty repeal bill passes NH House with veto-proof majority ANNIE ROPEIK/NHPR

The New Hampshire House voted to repeal the state's death penalty law with a margin that could survive a veto from the governor.

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Red States Move to End Death Penalty

Red States Move to End Death Penalty

Some of the most conservative states in the country are leading a new effort to abolish the death penalty

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In Some States, the Death Penalty’s Days Might Be Numbered

In Some States, the Death Penalty’s Days Might Be Numbered Ted S. Warren/AP

2019 may turn out to be a historic year for rolling back capital punishment on the state level.

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In the Executioner’s Shadow

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Join the NCADP Action Team

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With nearly 100 new members of Congress and Governors, NCADP is assembling a team to that can help educate these elected officials on the systemic flaws of the death penalty.

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Four Decades of NCADP Advocacy: What’s Next?

Four Decades of NCADP Advocacy: What’s Next? Florida Department of Corrections

After 40 years of work, we look to see what is left to be done in individual states.

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The Pursuit of Capital Punishment for Dylann Roof is a Step Backward

In the wake of the execution of the murderer of James Bryd Jr., NCADP would like to revisit this important message from Wade Henderson, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.

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California Puts Moratorium on the Death Penalty

The National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) and the entire abolitionist community celebrates the encouraging news out of the State of California.

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NCADP Statement on DPIC 2018 Year-End Report

The Death Penalty Information Center 2018 Year-End report: “The Death Penalty in 2018” highlights the erosion of support for the death penalty nationwide.

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