Mark your calendars and plan to participate in our ABOLITION LOBBY DAY AT THE CAPITOL on FEBRUARY 10, 2015! Want to participate in Lobby Day? Here is what you need to know: Need a ride to the Capitol? Buses will be coordinated to arrive at the Capitol at 11am. Meet us in the Capitol Rotunda on the 2nd floor for a quick briefing, light lunch and to pick up your … [Read more...] about Abolition Lobby Day at the Capitol
News
2015 Abolition Bill introduced – now we need a Judiciary Committee Hearing
The 2015 Abolition Bill has been introduced – Now there should be a Judiciary Committee Hearing! HB 2129 would repeal the death penalty and replace it with life without parole. It was introduced by Representative Steven Becker of Buhler – and there should be a Committee hearing of this important bill in the House Judiciary Committee. Please contact … [Read more...] about 2015 Abolition Bill introduced – now we need a Judiciary Committee Hearing
Abolition Bill Introduced in Kansas Legislature!
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, HB 2129 to repeal the death penalty and replace it with life without parole was introduced by Representative Steven Becker of Buhler. Contact your legislators today and ask them to support HB 2129! It’s important for legislators to hear from constituents like you! Call, write or email your legislators today and tell them you support … [Read more...] about Abolition Bill Introduced in Kansas Legislature!
Interfaith Prayer Service
Please join us for an Interfaith Prayer Service to remember friends and family whose lives have been lost to murder. This service will be a time to honor the lives and gifts of those taken by violence, and will include reflections by murder victims' families, prayer, music, and a candle lighting. We hope to see you this Thursday, November 20th from 7pm … [Read more...] about Interfaith Prayer Service
Don't miss the Buhler Regional Abolition Conference!
You are invited to our Regional Abolition Conference in Buhler. Come listen to the story of Syl and Vicki Schieber, murder victim family members whose daughter, Shannon, was brutally raped and murdered in 1998. Syl and Vicki have been vocal in their opposition to the death penalty both before and after their daughter's murder. And they used their voice to fight to … [Read more...] about Don't miss the Buhler Regional Abolition Conference!
The 2014 Abolition Conference is right around the corner!
This year we are holding three separate Regional Abolition Conferences in order to give everyone a better opportunity to attend! Check out the locations listed below and sign up to attend! You can attend one or all three, it is up to you! Kansas City Regional Abolition Conference | Oct. 9 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm RAINBOW MENNONITE CHURCH | 1444 SOUTHWEST BLVD | … [Read more...] about The 2014 Abolition Conference is right around the corner!
KCADP to participate in Turnaround Tuesday
Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for more information on Turnaround Tuesdays. Modeled after Moral Mondays in North Carolina, people and coalitions will be gathering on the south lawn of the State House each Tuesday September 2nd though November 4th at 5:30 p.m. Each of these gatherings will be power-packed and brief, focusing on a specific … [Read more...] about KCADP to participate in Turnaround Tuesday
Kansas Democratic Party adds Repeal language to Party Platform
KCADP applauds the actions of the Kansas Democratic party in making abolition a part of the party platform. The State Democratic Party Platform now contains an official plank that states: "Kansas Democrats believe the death penalty is costly, subject to error, and discriminatory on its application. Therefore, we believe the death penalty in Kansas should … [Read more...] about Kansas Democratic Party adds Repeal language to Party Platform
Save the Date for our annual Champions for Change!
Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss Champions for Change! We look forward to seeing you there! … [Read more...] about Save the Date for our annual Champions for Change!
KCADP is gearing up -Stay Tuned!
We here at KCADP are gearing up for busy fall! Make sure you stay tuned! Details are coming soon about the multiple events we will be holding across the entire state this fall! Do you want KCADP to come to your area? Just contact us here and we will help plan your local event! KCADP is getting a new look and we are … [Read more...] about KCADP is gearing up -Stay Tuned!