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Death Sentences and Executions 2011
Amnesty's new report lays out the global numbers for the death penalty in 2011.
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Connecticut Committee Endorses Abolition
The Judiciary Committee in Connecticut has voted to endorse repeal of the death penalty in that state. The bill now goes to the floors of the House and Senate.
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What We Can Learn From 'My Cousin Vinny' About The Death Penalty
My Cousin Vinny, a comedy about a capital trial in Alabama, turns 20 this year. The 1992 movie gently exposed the justice system's flaws. Current reality is more grim.
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South Sudan
On July 9, 2011, South Sudan became independent from the rest of Sudan following the referendum of January 2011 mandated by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended Africa's…
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Visiting Reggie Clemons on Missouri's Death Row
Whether Reggie Clemons is innocent or guilty, traveling to Missouri's death row to meet him in person sharpened my belief that the death penalty is an inherently contradictory moral proposition.
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Amnesty International Expresses Regret over Death of U.S. Congressman Donald Payne
Following the sad news today of the passing of U.S. Congressman Donald Payne, Adotei Awkei, Amnesty International's managing director for government relations, issued the following statement:
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China Must Not Legalize “Disappearances” and “Two-track Justice,” says Amnesty International
A major overhaul of China's criminal procedure law could legalize the "disappearance" of people deemed "subversive" by the state through a dangerous extension of police power, Amnesty International said.
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Belarusian President: "Better to Be a Dictator Than Gay"
Alexander Lukashenko, the dictatorial leader of ex-Soviet Belarus, thumbed his nose at human rights and democracy with an ugly homophobic statement.
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Maryland: Will Death Penalty Repeal Follow Marriage Equality?
After passing marriage equality, Maryland is also close to repealing its death penalty. Governor O'Malley needs encouragement, and that's where you come in.
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5 Oscar Winning Films that Stood on the Side of Justice
Movies can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about an issue, or even inspiring people to take action.
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Connecticut Victim Families Fight for Death Penalty Abolition
Repeal of Connecticut's death penalty is supported by an increasing number of murder victim family members, and this could be the year it finally happens.
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Despite Crackdown, Saudi Ambassador Claims "There Is No Repression"
Despite the claim of the Suadi Ambassador that "there is no repression", the stories of Kashgari and Kassawy show that Saudi Arabia still has a long way to go in…