What do people affected by crime and those affected by the criminal justice system have in common? A lot more than is commonly believed – since people of color are most likely to be victims of crime and the targets of our justice system’s over-reliance on incarceration. This reality was front and center at this… Continue reading Mothers turn pain into action
Author: Emma Weisfeld-Adams
Maryland To Dedicate Support for Families of Murder Victims For the First Time
New funding comes from savings from repealing the death penalty Maryland’s FY15 budget, passed today, includes new funding ($500,000) for support and services to family members of homicide victims. This special designation puts Maryland in the vanguard of states recognizing the needs of this often overlooked population of crime victims. Companion legislation to require ongoing… Continue reading Maryland To Dedicate Support for Families of Murder Victims For the First Time
The Exonorees Come to Delaware
Last month, 13 death row exonorees from Witness to Innocence came to Delaware to share their stories and speak out for repeal of the death penalty. Audiences across the state were moved to hear their heart-wrenching stories of years wrongfully spent on death row. “Each exoneree’s story reminds us why this campaign is so important,”… Continue reading The Exonorees Come to Delaware
A Huge Step Towards Better Support for Murder Victims’ Families in Maryland
Yesterday Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley released his budget. For the first time ever, the budget included $500,000 to assist families of homicide victims! EJUSA supporters joined with Maryland Citizens Against State Executions and other coalition partners to send thousands of messages to Governor O’Malley last year asking him to use savings from ending the death… Continue reading A Huge Step Towards Better Support for Murder Victims’ Families in Maryland
What you did in 2013
There are only a few days left in 2013, but I’m already feeling nostalgic – and grateful. You helped us accomplish so much this year. Because of your support: Maryland became the sixth state in six years to end the death penalty this May. And when a small group of repeal opponents tried to “repeal… Continue reading What you did in 2013
North Carolina poll shows state is moving away from the death penalty
A recent survey by Public Policy Polling found that nearly 70% of the residents of North Carolina support ending the death penalty if the offenders pay restitution to victims’ families, are required to work, and remain in prison for life. A majority of the poll-takers who identified themselves as politically conservative said they also favor… Continue reading North Carolina poll shows state is moving away from the death penalty
Video: Watch this incredible MSNBC segment on how the death penalty is being rewritten
The Last Word aired an incredible segment last night on how the death penalty in America is being rewritten – and it featured our project, Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty! The show’s host, Lawrence O’Donnell said: “We now have good reason to expect support for the death penalty to continue to drop, thanks to… Continue reading Video: Watch this incredible MSNBC segment on how the death penalty is being rewritten
Video: Why ‘Young Americans for Liberty’ Are For Repeal
The liberty movement is a growing wing of the GOP, crossing over with the Tea Party, and Young Americans for Liberty is the largest, most active, and fastest growing liberty organization on America’s campuses. Last month YAL announced a Strategic Partnership with Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty. Here, YAL’s Kansas State Chair shares his… Continue reading Video: Why ‘Young Americans for Liberty’ Are For Repeal
More Than Just A Good Read
Almost two years ago, Troy Davis was executed in Georgia despite significant doubt about his guilt. Nearly a million people across the globe spoke out about his case. His name became synonymous with the broken death penalty system. EJUSA is excited to announce a new book, I Am Troy Davis, co-authored by Jen Marlowe and… Continue reading More Than Just A Good Read
There are some Nebraskans that need to hear from you
This morning a few Nebraskan lawmakers prevented a vote on the death penalty through filibuster – despite there being an apparent majority who would have voted for repeal. Some of those repeal supporters in particular made the death penalty’s flaws crystal clear throughout the 11-hour debate. It is critical that these key leaders know that… Continue reading There are some Nebraskans that need to hear from you