Over the last week, several Kansas faith leaders have come together to call on the Kansas Legislature to replace the death penalty with life without parole. Citing reasons ranging from helping the families of murder victims to the sanctity of human life, these faith leaders urged the Kansas Legislature to give the death penalty serious debate. "Whether you approach … [Read more...] about Kansas Faith Leaders Call for Repeal of the Death Penalty
Archives for March 2011
Voices of Innocence: Ruben Cantu
An Execution and a Prosecutor’s Regret Ruben Cantu was 17 years old at the time Pedro Gomez was murdered and Juan Moreno was wounded. On November 8, 1984, both Gomez and Moreno were shot, but Moreno survived the attack with serious injuries. Moreno, who was not a legal citizen of the United States at the time, was pressured into … [Read more...] about Voices of Innocence: Ruben Cantu
Spring 2011 Newsletter
The Spring 2011 newsletter is available to download in PDF format. Click the thumbnail below to download. The KCADP Newsletter is published on an irregular basis. If you would like to receive our newsletter, please subscribe here. … [Read more...] about Spring 2011 Newsletter
Wichita Eagle: Rethink Death Penalty
In a March 11, 2011 editorial, the Wichita Eagle called for Kansas to rethink its death penalty in light of Illinois' recent abolition of capital punishment. The editorial cites the problems associated with Illinois' death penalty, including wrongful convictions and discriminatory treatment, as problems that could also exist in Kansas' death penalty system. In addition to … [Read more...] about Wichita Eagle: Rethink Death Penalty
Illinois Governor Signs Death Penalty Repeal Into Law
Today, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed the death penalty repeal bill into law, officially ending capital punishment in Illinois! As you celebrate this victory, please take a moment to help build the momentum toward abolition in Kansas. Right now, HB 2323, which would repeal the Kansas death penalty and replace it with a life sentence without the possibility of parole, … [Read more...] about Illinois Governor Signs Death Penalty Repeal Into Law
Sister Helen Prejean visits Kansas
National anti-death penalty advocate Sister Helen Prejean visited Kansas last week to help raise awareness of death penalty abolition work in the state. During her visit, Sr. Helen attended a staged reading of the play Dead Man Walking, based on her book of the same name, at Washburn University. Following the reading, Sr. Helen led a discussion with more than 200 people in … [Read more...] about Sister Helen Prejean visits Kansas
Topeka Capital-Journal: Prejean Seeks End of Death Penalty
After her recent visit to Washburn University, the Topeka Capital-Journal published an article about Sister Helen Prejean and death penalty abolition work in Kansas. … [Read more...] about Topeka Capital-Journal: Prejean Seeks End of Death Penalty