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TAKE ACTION: Stop the Execution of Russell Bucklew!
It’s time to stop turning a blind eye. Missouri’s refusal to stop the execution of Russell Bucklew proves just how cruel the death penalty is and why it must come…
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Amnesty USA Executive Director Welcomes Appeals Court Decision to Halt Missouri Execution
In response to the federal appeals court decision to stay the execution of Missouri death row inmate Russell Bucklew, Steven W. Hawkins, executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the…
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Introducing a Different Type of Social Media Campaign to Help Prisoners of Conscience in Belarus
Belarus won’t win any fans until it starts to play by the rules. Releasing prisoners of conscience and lifting repressive laws would be a good place to start.
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5 Things You May Be Missing About Egypt’s Judicial Crisis
There's a new hanging judge in Egypt, and he's casting a chill upon the declining hopes and vision for human rights that came out of the 2011 uprising.
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SHOCKING: Oklahoma Execution Goes Horribly Wrong
Last night we were reminded of the horror that the United States continues to endorse with the archaic practice of the death penalty.
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The Path to @Amnesty 1 Million
Amnesty International USA's @amnesty Twitter account just reached 1 million followers and to celebrate, we're taking a look back at some of our most memorable Tweets and mentions.
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7 Things Afghanistan’s New President Must Do
These elections represent much more than the appointment of a president. For Afghanistan, it signals the beginning of a new era.
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Amnesty International Responds to New Hampshire Death Penalty Decision
In response to the New Hampshire State Senate’s 12-12 vote and decision today to table the death penalty repeal bill, Amnesty International USA Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins issued the…
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Introducing New Legislation That Will Help Families of Murder Victims
Taking care of murder victims’ family members is the right thing to do. Our work isn’t done until we make sure their needs are met.
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Chicago & Illinois: A 10-Point Human Rights Agenda
This report, prepared in connection with Amnesty International USA's annual Human Rights Conference, outlines ten pressing human rights issues facing the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois as…
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Join Susan Sarandon: End the Death Penalty in New Hampshire
Massive public pressure has helped end the death penalty in 18 states in recent years. You can help make New Hampshire next.
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ACT NOW: End the Death Penalty in Delaware
Delaware is closer than ever to abolishing this ultimate denial of human rights, but we need your help to win.