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August, 2012

Getting Stronger with the NAACP

Earlier this month EJUSA’s national organizer Cherrell joined friends from the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, and Murder Victims

Want to do something about what happened in Aurora?

All the staff at EJUSA were shocked and saddened by the horrible shooting that took place in Aurora, Colorado.

In the aftermath of the shooting, "Love Back"

State Senator Mike Johnston from Denver puts acts of violence in perspective in his response to the Colorado shooting, which he wr

Want to write about what you care about? Join EJUSA as a Communications Intern!

EJUSA is seeking a sharp, dedicated Communications Intern. Use and elevate your writing skills. Learn and speak out about the death penalty and broader criminal justice issues.

New Jersey Gov. signs legislation enhancing rights for families of murder victims

Hours ago Governor Christie signed into law enhancements to the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights." The legislation signed today will ensure:

Former California Judge who upheld over 200 death sentences now says state should end death penalty

Carlos Moreno upheld more than 200 death sentences as a California Supreme Court Justice but now he supports Prop 34 - the ballot meatusre that would end the death penalty.

Patterson case is another log on the fire for Ohio's death penalty

Jonathan T. Patterson's trial last April cost Ohio's Stark county $75,500. There were no drawn-out deliberations or extensive security measures. Patterson didn't even get a death sentence in the end.

The Final Gift: New film about a woman who meets the man who killed her brother

Come to the NYC preview of The Final Gift, a new documentary chronicling Therese Bartholomew's journey to make peace with the violent death of her younger brother, Steve...

"End death penalty for dollars and sense"

"I have no qualms with the death penalty in theory. I do, however, object to the way it is carried out in practice," says Gil Carcetti.

Action Alert: Take Action to End California's Death Penalty in November!

Visit our friends at www.safecalifornia.org for more ways to help.

The SAFE California Act will put repeal on the California ballot for the first time in decades.

Tell all your friends to vote yes and take the pledge:

www.ejusa.org/pledgeProp34

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