Main Content

Support for abolition in Kansas extends across the political spectrum
previous arrow
next arrow
 

OUR FEATURED POSTS

Nominee Slate Announced!

October 5, 2022

The following persons are nominated for the KCADP Board election which will take place on October 15, 2022: Vice Chair:  Ron Wurtz Treasurer:  Robert Sanders Board of Directors:  Steve Becker, Kelson Bohnet, Celeste Dixon, Brendan Fox, Willmar T. Harder, Marcus Rhodes, Moji Rosson, Teresa Woody.   KCADP members will be able to participate in the election in person and virtually.  Virtual attendance requires pre-registration for the Zoom link. To pre register, email info@ksabolition.org and indicate your participation format (in person or virtual).  

Bylaws Change to be Considered at Oct. 15th Annual Meeting

September 29, 2022

At the October 15th Annual Meeting there is an amendment to the KCADP bylaws which will be presented for consideration of the KCADP members. The amendment deals with the maximum number of members of the board of directors. Currently the bylaws read:  “There shall be no less than four (4) and no more than twelve (12) directors.” The proposed amendment is “There shall be no less than four (4) and no more than fourteen (14) directors.” All KCADP members present, whether in person or virtual, will be asked to vote on this proposed bylaws change.

OUR RECENT POSTS

Death Penalty Photo Exhibit

It’s not often that we have an opportunity to understand the death penalty through excellent photography. Donnelly College in Kansas City is sponsoring a death penalty photo exhibit featuring the works of Scott Langley, an accomplished photojournalist. The exhibit can be viewed from now til … [ Read More... ]

A Journey Into the U.S. Death Penalty through Photos and Stories

“A Journey into the U.S. Death Penalty through Photos and Stories

" Thursday March 23rd, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

 Matt Ross Community Center, Crown Room,  8101 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS 66204  Join us for this informative event.  It is free and open to the public! The presenter … [ Read More... ]

A Strong Showing for Repeal!

Kansans of diverse ages and political beliefs packed the hearing room on Monday Feb. 13th for the testimony offered in support of HB 2167 to repeal the Kansas death penalty.  The testimony, both moral and practical, provided a rich resource for committee members to take into consideration. … [ Read More... ]

Hearing on Abolition Bill on February 13th!

HB 2167, a bill to abolish the death penalty, will be heard by House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee on Monday, February 13th. The hearing is open to the public and will start at 1:15 p.m. and be held in Room 582 North. This bill would abolish the Kansas death penalty for crimes on … [ Read More... ]

Abolition Bill Introduced!

KCADP welcomes the introduction of HB 2167 which would repeal the Kansas death penalty and replace it with life in prison without parole for the most serious murders in Kansas. An eloquent appeal for abolition was just published in the Wichita Eagle by Floyd Bledsoe, who spent over 15 years … [ Read More... ]