The notion that murderers have forfeited their right to life through their own actions is not unreasonable, but as with most big social issues, “who decides?” is the key question. South Africa ...

Like me, he opposed the death penalty — not out of naivety ... always known what state violence looks like — and this is why, we especially, cannot stay silent. Mahdi’s crime devastated ...

“It should be rare ... issue for many reasons, but there is one that stands out to her most. “Part of the reason why I’ve worked so hard to try to end the death penalty, a whole host ...

His attorneys said the 67-year-old inmate's dementia is so severe that he can't understand why ... the reasons he is being executed," said Robin Maher, executive director of the Death Penalty ...

It’s often said that the death penalty is expensive. However, the significant costs associated with capital punishment are in making sure we get it right. Society should be willing to pay for ...