Death Penalty

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

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 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

The movement to abolish the death penalty in the United States has gained significant momentum in recent years, fueled by growing awareness of the system’s flaws, injustices, and moral dilemmas. Across the country, organizations and coalitions are working tirelessly to challenge capital punishment, using education, grassroots activism, and political advocacy to push for systemic reform.

Last night, Florida carried out the execution of Kayle Bates (also known as Maud Dib Al Sharif Qu’un), a 67-year-old Black Muslim veteran who had spent more than forty years on death row. His case was deeply marred by racial bias, ineffective legal counsel, and the denial of basic constitutional rights. Kayle’s execution represents not

The debate over the death penalty continues to ignite controversy across the United States and internationally. Recent developments highlight growing concerns about fairness, legal representation, and the methods used to carry out capital punishment. At the same time, high-profile cases are drawing attention to racial bias, inadequate defense, and the human cost of executions. Sustainable

In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and principle, a growing coalition of U.S. veterans has come together to deliver a critical message to Governor Ron DeSantis. The veterans have penned an open letter, which is being delivered to the Governor this week, urging him to re-evaluate Florida’s approach to capital punishment. Their central plea is

Last week marked a critical moment in the ongoing fight against racial injustice and systemic failures within Florida’s death penalty system. Attorneys for Kayle Bates — also known as Maud Dib Al Sharif Qu’un — a Black Muslim veteran, filed a groundbreaking civil rights lawsuit challenging Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s racially biased and unconstitutional