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Urgent Action Needed: Florida Prepares to Execute Three U.S. Military Veterans Read More »

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Urgent Action Needed: Florida Prepares to Execute Three U.S. Military Veterans

Florida is on the brink of carrying out what many are calling a tragic and avoidable series of executions. Over the next few weeks, three U.S. military veterans—Norman Mearle Grim, Jr., Bryan Frederick Jennings, and Richard Randolph (Malik Abdul-Sajjad)—are scheduled to be executed, exposing deep flaws in the state’s death penalty system and raising urgent

Florida’s Death Penalty – Veterans at Risk Read More »

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Florida’s Death Penalty – Veterans at Risk

At Sustainable Action Now, we spotlight critical social justice issues, including the ongoing debate over capital punishment. This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for U.S. Army veteran Richard Randolph (Malik Abdul-Sajjad), scheduling his execution for November 20 at 6 p.m. This latest move underscores a troubling trend: Florida now has three

Conservatives Challenging the Death Penalty and Urgent Justice Concerns in Florida Read More »

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Conservatives Challenging the Death Penalty and Urgent Justice Concerns in Florida

In recent years, opposition to the death penalty has grown within unexpected corners of American politics. Among conservatives — traditionally strong supporters of capital punishment — a shift is underway. Groups like Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty are spearheading a movement rooted in fiscal responsibility, limited government principles, and moral concern for the innocent.

Florida’s Political Power Struggles, Executions, and the Erosion of Justice Read More »

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Florida’s Political Power Struggles, Executions, and the Erosion of Justice

Florida finds itself at the center of two overlapping crises — one political, one moral — both revealing deep fractures in governance, justice, and humanity. On one side, Republican leaders in the state are pressing to redraw congressional maps before the 2026 midterm elections, citing what they call a flawed federal census that allegedly undercounted

Standing for Humanity in the Face of State-Sanctioned Violence as Florida Already Broke Record with 13th Execution in Modern Era Read More »

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Standing for Humanity in the Face of State-Sanctioned Violence as Florida Already Broke Record with 13th Execution in Modern Era

On Tuesday, Florida faces what may be the 14th state-sanctioned execution this year — an unprecedented number in the state’s history. Samuel “Sammy” Lee Smithers, a 72-year-old man showing signs of dementia and severe cognitive decline, is scheduled to die. His case has become a powerful focal point for advocates of human dignity, justice, and

The Death Penalty Protects No One — Debunking the Myth of Deterrence —Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty Read More »

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The Death Penalty Protects No One — Debunking the Myth of Deterrence —Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty

As we approach World Day Against the Death Penalty 2025, the global conversation turns toward a powerful and urgent truth: “The Death Penalty Protects No One.” Despite decades of debate, data continues to dismantle the deeply rooted myth that capital punishment serves as a deterrent or enhances public safety. Yet, in the United States and

Florida’s Death Penalty Faces Scrutiny Amid Unjust Executions Read More »

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Florida’s Death Penalty Faces Scrutiny Amid Unjust Executions

Florida is once again at the center of a national debate over the death penalty, with three executions scheduled in the coming weeks that raise profound questions about justice, fairness, and human rights. From the case of Victor Jones, an intellectually disabled survivor of state-run abuse, to Norman Grim, left momentarily without counsel, and Samuel

The Case of Victor Jones – Florida’s 13th Execution This Year and the Deepening Crisis of State-Sanctioned Injustice Read More »

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The Case of Victor Jones – Florida’s 13th Execution This Year and the Deepening Crisis of State-Sanctioned Injustice

As Florida prepares for its record-breaking 13th execution of 2025, the scheduled killing of Victor Jones on Tuesday, September 30 shines a glaring light on the state’s hypocrisy, systemic cruelty, and disregard for justice. Jones, an intellectually disabled Black man, is not just a death row inmate—he is also a formally recognized survivor of state-sponsored

America’s Death Penalty Crisis Deepens as Florida Leads Record Year of Executions Read More »

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America’s Death Penalty Crisis Deepens as Florida Leads Record Year of Executions

The United States is moving rapidly toward one of its deadliest years in recent history. With Florida leading the way at a record-setting pace, the country is on track to carry out 42 executions by the end of 2025. Florida alone has already put 12 people to death this year, the highest number since the

Florida Faces Deadliest Pace of Executions in History: David Pittman Scheduled for Sept. 17 Read More »

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Florida Faces Deadliest Pace of Executions in History: David Pittman Scheduled for Sept. 17

Florida is on the brink of carrying out its 12th execution of 2025, marking the fastest and deadliest pace of executions in the state’s history. On Wednesday, September 17, David Pittman is scheduled to be executed, a stark reminder of the ongoing debates surrounding the death penalty, systemic injustice, and the cycles of violence that