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Washington Post
4 weeks ago
US news

U.S. to reach 1,600 executions since death penalty was reinstated

The execution of Alan Eugene Miller could mark a grim milestone in U.S. death penalty history. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Media industry

How the Shared Goals of Prison Abolition and Parenting Can Shape New Futures

Parenting and abolition intersect deeply, sharing goals of community care and accountability over punishment. [ more ]
Poynter
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

A 'media organizer' built an abolitionist newsroom in Kansas City. Is he a journalist? He's not yet sure. - Poynter

Ryan Sorrell emphasizes a shift from traditional journalism to community activism, aiming for empowerment rather than adhering to conventional media practices. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
OMG science

Letters from Our Readers

The U.S. prison system is inefficient and often disregards the potential for rehabilitation, highlighting the need for reform. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC real estate

City Hall to shine in yellow Friday night to honor abolition of slavery

NYC honors International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade by illuminating public buildings in yellow, reflecting on history and advocating for equality. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Kamala Harris Death-Penalty Test

President Joe Biden's stance on capital punishment has been mixed, with his administration's actions causing confusion and disappointment among abolitionists.
Speculation surrounds Vice President Kamala Harris's potential approach to the death penalty, with uncertainty on whether she would significantly differ from Biden's stance. [ more ]
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