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  Last week, Kansas' abolition movement made national news as one of several states with a shot at ending the death penalty in 2012.  The Washington, D.C. based newspaper Politico listed Kansas, along with California, Maryland, Connecticut, and Ohio, as a state that's making a big push to end the death penalty.  KCADP Board Chair Donna Schneweis was mentioned in the … [Read more...] about Abolition Efforts in Kansas are Catching Attention Nationwide

  Citing regret for executions that took place in his state over 10 years ago, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced last week that no further executions would take place in his state while he is the Governor.   "I simply cannot participate once again in something that I believe to be morally wrong," the governor said in uncharacteristically emotional … [Read more...] about Moratorium on executions in Oregon!

  Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the KCADP Rally for Repeal a huge success!   Thanks especially to Jeremy Schroeder and Diann Rust-Tierney for flying in and speaking to an energized Kansas crowd. The 2012 legislative session is coming up very soon, and we look forward to working with Kansans from every corner of the state in the coming weeks … [Read more...] about KCADP Rally for Repeal a Huge Success!

  Friends,   The people of Kansas are outraged about the execution of Troy Davis this week in Georgia, and as a result a number of vigils and action meetings are taking place around the state in the coming days.  Please take a look and see what is coming near you.   If you are planning something, let us know at:  info@ksabolition.org or … [Read more...] about In Honor of Troy Davis…