Summer 2014 Intern
Ben Grimes is a student at Amherst College. After volunteering for various political campaigns and organizations, he was led to the NCADP by a passion for social justice and human rights. He studies Political Science and Sociology and can be reached at [email protected].
Blog Posts:
EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Capital Punishment Scholar Austin Sarat
We spoke with legal scholar Austin Sarat about botched executions and the future of the death penalty abolition movement. Read More
Behind the Scenes: Interning at NCADP
We asked one of our interns to write about his experience at NCADP, what we got was a reminder of why this movement matters. Read More
Vigil Series: An Interview with Father Phil Egitto
As part of our blog series on execution vigils, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Father Phil Egitto, the Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Daytona, Florida, about vigils, the death penalty, and the importance of action. Read More
NCADP Recommends: Summer Reading List
We have compiled a list of books that discuss capital punishment, the criminal justice system, and social reform. Read More
Furman v. Georgia Turns 42
June 29th marks the 42nd anniversary of the landmark Furman v. Georgia Supreme Court decision, which established a nationwide moratorium on capital punishment that lasted from 1972-1976. Here, we remember and celebrate the powerful arguments of the five judges in the majority opinion. Read More
