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Kansans Making a Difference
Just 60 days into his tenure as governor of Kansas, John Carlin was forced to confront the death penalty head-on. While he had promised not to oppose its reinstatement during his campaign, he admitted that, like many, he hadn’t thought very deeply about the death penalty at that point. When freshly passed legislation authorizing executions arrived on his desk in early 1979, though, “It started to become real,” he said. On November 2nd, Governor Carlin told the full tale of his conversion from inaction to abolition hero, as people from fifteen different Kansas communities attended the KCADP annual meeting and […]
[ Read More... ]Board Nominees
The following persons comprise the nominee slate to be presented to the KCADP Annual Meeting on November 2nd in Manhattan. All nominations are for two years. Chair: Donna SchneweisSecretary: Meryl Carver-Allmond Directors: Sr. Therese Bangert, Al Terwelp, Rev. Michael Poage, Diane Garlock, Chris Plumpelly, Hope Faflick, and Thea Perry. The election will take place at the 1 p.m. Annual Meeting which immediately leads into the Abolition Conference. The Annual Meeting and Conference will be at the KSU Union, Bluemont Room.
[ Read More... ]OUR RECENT POSTS
Abolition Bill – HB 2129
Abolition Bill - HB 2129 (For more information contact: Mary Sloan, Executive Director) 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. Since then, we have had a Lobby … [ Read More... ]
Thank You for Your Support!
We would like to thank each and every one of you who participated in our abolition lobby day and faith leaders press conference on February 10, 2015! Thank you for being part of this important cause. We rely on your enthusiasm and strong support all the way to repeal! … [ Read More... ]
Abolition Lobby Day at the Capitol
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 … [ Read More... ]
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 … [ Read More... ]
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 … [ Read More... ]