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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Wednesday, August 8, 2012. WE SHOULD NOT EXECUTE UNTIL THE DEBATE IS CONCLUDED. Clemency is not a private contract between our Governor and an inmate, where each inmate has ultimate control. Governor Kitzhaber was not using his broad clemency powers for the narrow purpose of offering a singular reprieve to Gary Haugen. The moratorium was for all of us. Why then would we go through with an ...
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: December 2009
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Monday, December 14, 2009. Accomplishing Abolition in Washington. On Jaunary 9, 2010, beginning at 9:30 am at Seattle University Law School, the Coalition will host a workshop/event entitled: Accomplishing Abolition in Washington. Please save the date. More details to follow. Tuesday, December 1, 2009. A tribute to those who served us. Last weekend, four died serving us.
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: The Life of Hugo Bedau (1926-2012)
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Monday, August 13, 2012. The Life of Hugo Bedau (1926-2012). Hugo Bedau died today. Bedau, a philosopher, was best known for his work on capital punishment. Bedau watched and worked on the successful Oregon abolition campaign in 1964. He writes about that experience in "Death is Different," a collection of essays from the 1980's that is still invaluable today. Washington Coalition home page.
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: September 2009
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Thursday, September 24, 2009. The Death Penalty and War Veterans. Let me start with an old, but still relevant news account from the funeral of Manny Babbitt:. Washington has at least two men on death row who served their country in violent conflicts. An account of the failed execution of Broom. A visibly upset Shank appeared in the witness room not knowing of Broom's request but out of co...
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: On the Right and Wrong Sides of History
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Wednesday, March 9, 2011. On the Right and Wrong Sides of History. Today, Gov. Quinn signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in Illinois. He also commuted the current death sentences to life without release. Today, Illinois joins fifteen other states on the right side of history. Today, thirty-four states, plus the federal government remain on the wrong side of history. We are in t...
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: August 2012
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Monday, August 13, 2012. The Life of Hugo Bedau (1926-2012). Hugo Bedau died today. Bedau, a philosopher, was best known for his work on capital punishment. Bedau watched and worked on the successful Oregon abolition campaign in 1964. He writes about that experience in "Death is Different," a collection of essays from the 1980's that is still invaluable today. Wednesday, August 8, 2012.
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: July 2009
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Sunday, July 19, 2009. Executing the Severely Mentally Ill. Isn't it high time to have a thoughtful discussion on this issue, especially considering the fact that we have two men facing execution dates in this State in the near future? Friday, July 17, 2009. Death Penalty and Mental Illness: Double Tragedies. The report calls for treatment and prevention, not execution. It is available...
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: The Decline of the Death Penalty in Oregon
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Thursday, December 20, 2012. The Decline of the Death Penalty in Oregon. Oregon’s death row is shrinking. Since Governor Kitzhaber declared his moratorium on executions, no new death sentences have been imposed and five death sentences have been overturned. The Decline of the Death Penalty in Oregon. Death Penalty Information Center. Washington Coalition home page.
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now: September 2010
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Abolition of the Death Penalty: The Time is Now. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Friday, September 10, 2010. A Murder in the Cold, Dark Night. May the family and friends of Holly Washa. Be blessed as they move forward in their lives. They suffered needlessly as a result of Mr. Brown's murder of a beautiful, young woman. Our community must reach out and embrace them. And, we must remember and celebrate Holly's life and goodness. We will, however, know the name of the la...
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