Capital Punishment
Glenn Arnold
Latest Articles
Part 1: Updates on death penalty articles from 2003-2004.
Death Penalty Drives Governor's Race In Virginia
Virginia's two gubernatorial candidates Jerry Kilgore and Tim Kaine may not be getting a lot of press outside of Virginia right now, but they will be getting it--once people see what's at stake.
Roman Catholic Bishops Launch Controversial Campaign Against The Death Penalty
Buoyed by a recent shift towards anti-death penalty sentiments, U.S. Catholic bishops recently launched a campaign against capital punishment. However, the campaign is not without controversy.
The Unusual Case Of Kathy MacClellan
Capital punishment for juveniles has been a hot topic in the news this year, but the case of Kathy MacClellan is at the other end of the spectrum.
Now What? The Next Legislative Step May Be The Most Difficult
Fresh off two Supreme Court victories, anti-death penalty advocates are looking to take on what could be their most difficult task: ending capital punishment for the mentally ill.
The Death Penalty In The Military
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
Looking At Capital Punishment: What To Watch For In 2005
2005 is shaping up as a key year for the future of the death penalty and its use in the U.S.
The International Perspective, Part 2
Part 2 of 2: How other nations and governing bodies attempt to influence the U.S. position on the death penalty and whether or not these pressures have an effect.
The International Perspective, Part 1
In this two part series, we will look at the issue of the death penalty from an international perspective, specifically how that perspective relates to the United States’ use and support of capital punishment.
The number of death sentences and executions in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. Are we witnessing a new trend?