Capital Punishment

Glenn Arnold

From the moratorium on Illinois death sentences to the D.C. sniper trials, the death penalty has become one of the most hotly contested debates in legal systems. This site aims to sort through the moral and legal questions that are at the heart of the issue: Is the death penalty moral? Is it implemented fairly? Does it deter crime? Is it right to execute those with diminished mental capacity? Juveniles? Is the death penalty considered “cruel and unusual punishment”? Is it racially slanted? Read on for discussions of these and other relevant issues.

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Sep 28, 2005

Death Penalty Updates

Part 1: Updates on death penalty articles from 2003-2004.

Jul 31, 2005

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.

May 31, 2005

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.

Apr 27, 2005

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.

Mar 31, 2005

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.

Jan 31, 2005

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.

Dec 30, 2004

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.

Nov 30, 2004

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.

Oct 31, 2004

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.

Sep 29, 2004

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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