Today, April 25th, is truly a momentous day for the movement to end capital punishment. This morning Governor Malloy of Connecticut signed a bill repealing the death penalty, making Connecticut the 17th State to do so since 1976. Here in Kansas we have our own development to celebrate as well. Today the Leavenworth Times printed a powerful editorial that formally … [Read more...] about The Leavenworth Times: It IS Time to End the Death Penalty
Why Do You Oppose the Death Penalty?
Eighteen years ago today, on April 23, 1994, elected officials in Kansas reinstated the death penalty. Before 1994, Kansas had been death penalty free for 18 years. Since reinstatement in 1994, Kansas has not executed anyone, though the death penalty has been handed down inconsistently across the state and at a cost 70% greater than if those criminals had been … [Read more...] about Why Do You Oppose the Death Penalty?
Abolitionists Gather in Topeka to Commemorate 18th Anniversary of the Kansas Death Penalty
On April 23rd, 1994, the Kansas Death Penalty was re-instated without the signature of then-Governor Joan Finney. A group of abolitionists, many of whom are still involved with the struggle to repeal the death penalty had been fasting for 10 days before the 23rd, hoping their presence would encourage Gov. Finney to veto the legislation. The day after the … [Read more...] about Abolitionists Gather in Topeka to Commemorate 18th Anniversary of the Kansas Death Penalty
Spring 2012 Newsletter
The Spring 2012 Newsletter is available online! Here are just a few the stories you'll find in the Spring 2012 issue: In March, the Kansas House held an informational hearing on the death penalty. While the committee room was packed with abolition supporters, not everyone was able to attend. Catch up on the hearing with photos and details about who spoke to the … [Read more...] about Spring 2012 Newsletter
Recent Kansas Abolition News
In the last few weeks there has been a lot of momentum toward abolishing the death penalty in Kansas. At the March 15th hearing on the death penalty, several murder victim family members spoke to the committee about the need to abolish the death penalty in Kansas. Kristi Smith, a KCADP board member, spoke to the committee about losing her … [Read more...] about Recent Kansas Abolition News