Staff / TruthdigAug 5, 2016
Jeff Wood is scheduled to be put to death by the state of Texas on Aug. 24, even though he never killed anyone. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Medea Benjamin / Common DreamsJan 4, 2016
Instead of insisting on al-Nimr’s release during his years in prison and echoing Amnesty International’s condemnation of his “deeply flawed” trial, the US government was silent Even after the execution, the U refused to issue a strong denunciation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Bill Blum / TruthdigNov 9, 2015
Although the Obama administration lacks the courage and decency to speak out against the Saudi killing machine, the rest of us have no reason to be constrained. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Kasia Anderson / TruthdigOct 1, 2015
The execution of Richard Glossip was postponed Wednesday for 37 days, thanks to Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, who cited questions about the state’s execution protocol and the chemicals used for lethal injection. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Kasia Anderson / TruthdigSep 30, 2015
Despite the pontiff's best efforts, he couldn't persuade a Georgia parole board to grant clemency for Kelly Gissendaner, a death row inmate due to be executed Tuesday evening. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigApr 4, 2015
Amnesty International has released an annual report of the recorded death sentences carried out around the world in 2014. China's estimated tally was higher than the combined number of executions in all other countries. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Liesl Bradner / TruthdigOct 31, 2014
“The Thirteenth Turn: A History of the Noose” explores the little known history and symbolism of the noose and the role it played in crime, punishment and race in American society. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigAug 23, 2014
Masked gunmen shot as many as 18 (reports differ) Palestinians in Gaza on Friday. The victims were reportedly accused of collaborating with Israel to reveal the location of Hamas commanders. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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