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Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Megan Jennifer Cramer

  Megan Jennifer Cramer was a poet, writer, attorney, social activist, and staff person at JJ's Restaurant in Kansas City. She was killed earlier this week by the explosion and fire that was caused by a gas leak. Megan received her undergraduate and Law degrees from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She spent many hours as a law student at the Center for the Study … [Read more...] about Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Megan Jennifer Cramer

Help Celebrate Kansas Abolition Day – Wednesday, January 30th

Tell Kansas lawmakers to support repeal   On January 30, 1907, Kansas became one of the first states to legislatively repeal the death penalty when Governor Hoch, an ardent opponent of capital punishment, signed abolition legislation.   This January 30th, to commemorate Kansas Abolition Day, we need you to call on Kansas lawmakers to take a strong and vocal … [Read more...] about Help Celebrate Kansas Abolition Day – Wednesday, January 30th

Don't forget to Register for the Abolition Conference on November 10!

  All are welcome to attend this free conference featuring keynote speaker Dr. Allen Ault. Dr. Ault is a former death row warden with a lifetime of corrections experience, including serving as Commissioner of Corrections is Georgia, Mississippi, and Colorado. Following his keynote address, conference attendees can participate in brief workshops covering different … [Read more...] about Don't forget to Register for the Abolition Conference on November 10!