Dear Friends, We are writing because we are at a crossroads. KCADP is transitioning to an all-volunteer organization as of May 6th. as the grant funding that provided the resources for paid staff has ended. KCADP staff will go on to other challenges. We know they will succeed at those ventures. They are some of the finest people we have had the privilege of working … [Read more...] about To All Our Supporters
ACTION ALERT
On April 27, the Kansas Legislature returns for the final portion of the 2016 Legislative Session. And they do so under grim conditions: our state faces a $290 million dollar budget hole and no one knows how to fix it. This will surely mean cuts to programs and services that people have a real need for and care deeply about. One program that should for sure be on the table … [Read more...] about ACTION ALERT
ENDING EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT IN THE US: A TALK BY PROF. BRYAN STEVENSON
Call Speaker Ray Merrick Now!
Dear Friend, In the first week of session, we saw Rep. Steven Becker and 16 other House Members introduce HB 2515, a bill to end the death penalty in Kansas. Last week, we saw those legislators, joined by Floyd Bledsoe and community leaders from across the state hold a press conference calling attention to HB 2515 and showing their support for ending the death penalty THIS … [Read more...] about Call Speaker Ray Merrick Now!
Bill Sponsors Press Conference
Click here to read the details of KCADP's Bill Sponsors Press Conference. … [Read more...] about Bill Sponsors Press Conference
Kansas Repeal Bill is HOUSE BILL No. 2515
HOUSE BILL No. 2515 will abolish the death penalty in Kansas and replace it with life in prison without the possibility of parole. Please mention the Bill number 2515, when you contact your legislators urging them to vote "Yes" for repeal. Click here to read the bill. Share this information with your friends and spread the word! … [Read more...] about Kansas Repeal Bill is HOUSE BILL No. 2515
Happy Holidays!
Dear Friends, During this holiday season, we send you this message of thanks and cheer. Your gifts of your time, your devotion and commitment and your financial support have made a real difference in our push to repeal the death penalty. As you draw near to friends and family, as you reflect on holidays past and look forward to 2016, remember that your contributions to … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays!
Thank you for Donating
Dear Friends, I am writing to say thank you for giving so generously to KCADP on #GivingTuesday this year! We set a goal of $1,000 and we have exceeded it! If you missed that opportunity to support KCADP, you still have time to make an impact by donating to our Annual Fund Drive. I am sure you know that we are grateful to be working for repeal with you. Make no doubt … [Read more...] about Thank you for Donating
Tuesday is Giving Tuesday!
That means you can help the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty reach our goal of $1,000 in donations on Tuesday! Our fight to end the death penalty continues and it is time to take a stand and bring an end to the death penalty in Kansas once and for all! Do encourage friends, neighbors and family to remember the Kansas Coalition as they participate in this annual … [Read more...] about Tuesday is Giving Tuesday!
Thank You
Dear Friends, Thank you for being part of the KCADP community! And thank you for your steadfast call for repeal of the death penalty. Your letters, emails and calls to your elected representatives and officials, your financial support, and the constant inspiration you give us are what keep us working every day to win repeal in Kansas. As we count our blessings this … [Read more...] about Thank You