Will Lethal Injection Survive Drug Shortages?
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced this week that he would veto a bill allowing the state to execute…
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Death by Lethal Injection
Is lethal injection the most humane method of execution? Is there another way? Should we eliminate the death penalty altogether? Here’s some of the best reporting on the practice.
Another Reason to Oppose the Death Penalty
New research finds a convict is more likely to be sentenced to death if he has an untrustworthy face.
Another Injustice in the Criminal Justice System
The death penalty isn't just a part of the criminal justice system where racial disparities become visible—it may also be a cause.
Justice Alito Defends the Lethal Injection Expert Who Did His Research on Drugs.com
The expert ended up prompting a back-and-forth between Supreme Court justices, who narrowly upheld use of a lethal injection drug.
The Modern Arguments Against the Death Penalty
Today's Supreme Court ruling on a lethal injection drug represents a confluence of several modern challenges to capital punishment.
Why a Key Expert in the Supreme Court’s Lethal Injection Case Did Most of His Research on Drugs.com
It’s becoming nearly impossible to find experts to defend the practice.
Both Parties Are Over the Death Penalty
Years of polling show that Democrats and Republicans are increasingly turning away from the death penalty.
Reconsidering Juvenile Life Sentences—Again
A new Supreme Court case could affect thousands of prisoners serving life sentences without parole for crimes they committed as teens.