Capital Punishment
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Death Penalty Updates
Part 1: Updates on death penalty articles from 2003-2004.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Downward Trend
The number of death sentences and executions in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. Are we witnessing a new trend?
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Where The Candidates Stand, Part 2: The Republicans
Part 2 of 2. A look at the views and voting records of Republican candidate George Bush and his running mate Dick Cheney.
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Where The Candidates Stand, Part 1: The Democrats
Part 1 of 2. In this series, we will look at the stances of the Democrat and Republican candidates on the issue of capital punishment.
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Doctors And Executions: A Complex Question Of Medicine, Ethics, And Law
Some doctors are coming under fire for their participation in the administration of lethal injections. Is the practice ethical? Lately, difficult questions are being raised.
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In-Depth With The DPIC
An interview with Robert Deans, Information Specialist for the non-profit Death Penalty Information Center.
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Defining Mental Retardation
Two years removed from a landmark decision, the legal system has a new battle it must face: how to define mental retardation.
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Why The Evolving Standards Of Decency Will Spare Juveniles
Following its own method of determining relevance and decency, the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold a state ruling and thus banish the practice of sentencing juveniles to death.
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The Death Penalty Debate: A Starting Point
Type "death penalty" into Google and it returns thousands of sites. Where should one start to find factual information? What slants and biases should one avoid? Here's a place to start.
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Understanding The Malvo Sentence
The families of the snipers' victims were disappointed and confused when Lee Boyd Malvo was sentenced to life in prison, yet there is sound reasoning behind the sentence.
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The Pendulum Will Swing Back
Despite the recent surge of support for the anti-death penalty movement, state governors, legislatures, and a select cast of criminals may pose a serious challenge to such sentiments in the very near future.
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