Category Archives: Death Penalty

The (Temporary) New Senator from Jersey

He’s a Republican, but not a fire-eater. For example: New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa (R), who Gov. Chris Christie (R) just announced will temporarily fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), supports a … Continue reading
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Gov. Rick Scott Needs More Executions!

He must be getting bored with the tedious work of pretending to be an actual governing human being concerned with the economy and jobs and welfare of the state, and Governor Rick Scott is feeling like the netherworld is just … Continue reading
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Dawn Of A New Day For Marriage Equality

It just sounds better coming from Morgan Freeman:   Meanwhile, being gay in Uganda, while still illegal, just might not result in the death penalty in some instances– just life in prison. Progress.

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Enough Is Enough!

Sorry Texas death row inmates. No more steak for you before being executed by Rick Perry. SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – The Texas prison system on Thursday abolished the time-honored tradition of offering an opulent last meal to condemned inmates before … Continue reading

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Cruel and unusual

Twelve minutes. The LA Times: SAN QUENTIN — At 12:01 Tuesday morning, having exhausted all appeals, Stanley Tookie Williams walked slowly into San Quentin’s death chamber, shackled at the wrists and waist and escorted by four burly guards. After he … Continue reading

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