Song of the Day: “Death Penalty” by Broke Brothers
"Two wrongs don't make it right"--new track from yesterday's Oklahoma death penalty rally. Read More
UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court Grants Stay to Russell Bucklew
Late Wednesday night, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a stay of execution for Russell Bucklew in Missouri, allowing his appeal with the 8th Circuit Court to proceed. Read More
Death Penalty Repeal Fails in New Hampshire; “The fight does not end here.”
New Hampshire Senate Fails to Pass SB 202 with Amendment to Repeal the Death Penalty Read More
It’s Time to Halt All Executions.
Russell Bucklew is scheduled to be the first person executed since Clayton Lockett. Help us halt all executions nationwide. Read More
Roundup: Conservative Voices Support Ending the Death Penalty
Ending the death penalty is a goal that crosses party lines. More and more conservative figures are coming out against capital punishment in the US. Read More
#90MStrong Monday: “I was witness to his execution. I will never forget.”
In 2005 I was witness to the execution of Michael Pennington at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Oklahoma. Read More
First Execution Since Clayton Lockett Set to Take Place 5/21—Take Action with MADP!
On May 21st, Missouri is scheduled to have the first execution since Clayton Lockett’s horrifying botched execution in April. Here's how you can take action today. Read More
New Hampshire House Passes SB 202 with Amendment to Repeal the Death Penalty
"The New Hampshire Senate has been given a second change this session to be on the right side of history." Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Statement on Stay of Execution for Robert Campbell
A statement from Robert C. Owen, one of Mr. Campbell's attorneys Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Attorneys, Fed. Judge Urge 5th Circuit to Reconsider Secrecy in Tomorrow’s Execution
Update on Robert James Campbell's scheduled execution, and lethal injection drug secrecy issues Read More
#90mStrong Monday: “I would not want her murderer to get the death penalty.”
Maureen shares her powerful reasons for being one of the 90 million strong against the death penalty. Read More
WATCH: John Oliver’s Comic Take On Death Penalty, “It’s Like the McRib.”
New segment from John Oliver: "The death penalty is expensive, potentially kills innocent people, and doesn't deter crime." Read More
WATCH: “The death penalty’s days are numbered.” Diann Rust-Tierney on Disrupt with Karen Finney
WATCH: New Interview with Executive Director Diann Rust-Tierney on MSNBC. Read More
#90mStrong Monday: What’s Next for Oklahoma?
"There is no argument that justice needs to be served appropriately and that society needs to be protected. But this can be achieved by means other than capital punishment." Rev. Dr. WIlliam Tabbernee reflects on Oklahoma Read More
Executive Director Diann Rust-Tierney Debates Death Penalty on Hardball
New Interview on Hardball with Chris Matthews: "The death penalty that we have today doesn't work, it's not sustainable, and it can't continue." Read More
Executive Director Diann Rust-Tierney Discusses Oklahoma Execution on NPR
New Interview on All Things Considered: "This is what happens when the government acts in secrecy, and without accountability." Read More
Guest Post: Clayton Lockett’s Botched Execution Should Spell An End to the Death Penalty
Even if executions take place precisely as intended, we have to ask ourselves as a country not only whether those convicted of crimes deserve to die, but whether the state deserves the power to kill. Read More
Clayton Lockett’s Lawyer Responds to Governor Fallin
"The death of Clayton Lockett must be investigated by a truly independent organization, not a state employee or agency." Read More
UPDATE: Madeline Cohen’s Statement on Botched Execution in OK
Madeline Cohen, an attorney for Charles Warner, weighs in on tonight's botched execution. Read More
UPDATED: Joint Statement On Tragic Botched Execution in Oklahoma
On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Clayton Lockett died after the State of Oklahoma botched his execution. Read More