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Amnesty International, NAACP deliver Troy Davis petition signatures to Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles
The petition signatures, tens of thousands of which are from Georgians, have been collected by AIUSA, NAACP, Color of Change, ACLU and Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. They…
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Bahrain: Jalila al-Salman & Mahdi ‘Issa Mahdi Abu Dheeb
Jalila al-Salman and Mahdi 'Issa Mahdi Abu Dheeb, leaders of the Bahrain Teachers' Association (BTA), were arrested in March and April 2011 in connection with the BTA's calls for strikes…
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As Execution Date Nears, Mass Support Builds for Troy Davis from Notable Leaders, Georgia-Based Artists, Individuals Worldwide
From Justice Norman Fletcher and Bob Barr to Cee Lo Green and R.E.M., Georgians of all stripes call for clemency for Troy Davis.
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Days Of Solidarity With Troy Davis
A clemency hearing for Troy Davis is scheduled for Sept. 19. Join us in the coming crucial days for acts of solidarity to stop the execution of a possibly innocent…
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Joan Baez, Amnesty and You
One of Amnesty International's founding members, Joan Baez, wants you to join her in standing up for human rights for all.
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Don't Let Georgia Kill Troy Davis
Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed on Sept 21 even though he could very well be innocent. Here are 3 things you can do to help stop the execution.
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Amnesty International Urges Georgia Board Of Pardons And Paroles To Commute Troy Davis Death Sentence
Amnesty International USA urges Georgia board of pardons and paroles to commute Troy Davis death sentence.
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Ohio Should Just Stop Killing People
Ohio, which could soon face yet another lethal injection drug shortage requiring yet another switch in drug protocols, should instead just stop killing people.
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California: 2012 Ballot Initiative To Replace Death Penalty
An initiative to replace the death penalty and redirect funds to address dismal unsolved crime rates may be on the ballot in California in 2012.
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The Best Way to Combat Violence Against Women in Iran: Stop Violating Them!
Iran has responded to the uptick of gang rapes of women with executions and the suggestion that the women could have encouraged the attackers.
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Benin closer to abolishing the death penalty
Benin is about to abolish the death penalty, joining countries worldwide that have ratified a treaty to end capital punishment.
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Rick Perry By The Numbers
Over the course of more than ten years, Texas Governor and now Presidential candidate Rick Perry has presided over 234 executions. More are scheduled.