In the landscape of politics, culture, and societal norms, the term Overton Window has become a popular metaphor for understanding how ideas move from the fringes to the mainstream. The concept, named after political scientist Joseph Overton, offers insight into how public opinion and policy can shift, sometimes dramatically, in response to changing societal values […]
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Eight states have killed 20 people so far this year, according to the Death Penalty Information Center https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/stories/outcomes-of-death-warrants-in-2024 .* Seven more people are scheduled to be killed before year-end, and if carried out, 2024 will exceed the number killed last year. It has been a fast and furious killing spree. Five people were killed in one week, a number
October 10 marks the annual World Day Against the Death Penalty, and we will be joining coalition partners across the country for the National Christian Prayer Call on the Death Penalty. During this event, you’ll hear from death row exoneree Sabrina Butler-Smith and murder victim family member David Taynor. We will take time to join
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In a monumental win for animal welfare advocates, Charles River Laboratories, a major player in monkey experimentation, has officially abandoned its plans to construct a massive monkey warehouse in Brazoria County, Texas. This decision comes after an intense 11-month campaign led by PETA and fueled by the passionate support of thousands of advocates who stood
Thank you for signing the petition. Loran Cole has been sentenced to death for the 1994 murder of John Edwards, a crime that has profoundly impacted Edwards’ family and a surviving victim. While we mourn the loss and suffering inflicted upon Edwards’ loved ones, we believe that understanding Cole’s tragic past is crucial in evaluating
The connection between the overrepresentation of African Americans in the prison system and the optics of labor programs within prisons, such as those reminiscent of historical cotton picking, can evoke deeply troubling parallels to slavery. African Americans are disproportionately represented in the U.S. prison system, a phenomenon often linked to systemic issues such as racial
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In January 2021, President Joe Biden issued a landmark executive order aimed at phasing out the use of for-profit prisons within the federal criminal justice system. This order, intended to end the practice of contracting with private prison companies that profit from incarceration, was a significant step towards reforming the system and addressing concerns about
The death penalty, one of the most contentious issues in the criminal justice system, remains a topic of heated debate across the United States and the world. Today, the landscape of capital punishment is marked by shifting public opinion, legal battles, and growing concerns over wrongful convictions and human rights. This article delves into the
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Animal fighting, including dog fighting and other forms of organized animal cruelty, has long been a scourge on society. Recent legislative efforts to strengthen laws against these barbaric practices represent significant progress in the fight to protect animals from unnecessary suffering and exploitation. This article delves into the new laws, the horrors of animal fighting,
Prison plantations in the United States, where inmates work in agricultural settings, particularly cotton picking, evoke troubling images of the nation’s history of slavery and racial exploitation. This practice persists in certain states, where predominantly Black inmates labor in conditions reminiscent of antebellum plantations. This article delves into the historical context, the current state of
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