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KCADP is Hiring!
This is an exciting time in KCADP’s history! KCADP is seeking to hire a Topeka-based organizer. KCADP believes there is momentum in Kansas for abolishing the death penalty, and we are increasing our work to sustain and increase that momentum. We are looking for organizer who will help … [ Read More... ]
The Leavenworth Times: It IS Time to End the Death Penalty
Today, April 25th, is truly a momentous day for the movement to end capital punishment. This morning Governor Malloy of Connecticut signed a bill repealing the death penalty, making Connecticut the 17th State to do so since 1976. Here in Kansas we have our own development to celebrate … [ Read More... ]
Why Do You Oppose the Death Penalty?
Eighteen years ago today, on April 23, 1994, elected officials in Kansas reinstated the death penalty. Before 1994, Kansas had been death penalty free for 18 years. Since reinstatement in 1994, Kansas has not executed anyone, though the death penalty has been handed down inconsistently … [ Read More... ]
Abolitionists Gather in Topeka to Commemorate 18th Anniversary of the Kansas Death Penalty
On April 23rd, 1994, the Kansas Death Penalty was re-instated without the signature of then-Governor Joan Finney. A group of abolitionists, many of whom are still involved with the struggle to repeal the death penalty had been fasting for 10 days before the 23rd, hoping their presence … [ Read More... ]
Spring 2012 Newsletter
The Spring 2012 Newsletter is available online! Here are just a few the stories you'll find in the Spring 2012 issue: In March, the Kansas House held an informational hearing on the death penalty. While the committee room was packed with abolition supporters, not everyone was able to … [ Read More... ]