Today we write with urgency about a man who is on death row, Troy Anthony Davis convicted of murdering a Georgia police officer in 1991. Many people around the country and the world have supported Troy’s release and now two decades later, Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 21st. In the…
Category Archives: Death Penalty
Illinois Senate Passed Legislation to END the Death Penalty
From Illinois Coalition to End the Death Penalty Pat yourselves on the back. You did it! This afternoon, the Illinois Senate passed SB3539! Legislation to end the death penalty now heads to the Governor’s desk for the final signature of approval before Illinois becomes the 16th state without the death penalty. This moment would not…
In the news: Asheville Pastors speak out against death penalty
From Citizen-Times.com, Asheville Pastors speak out on need to end death penalty. Click here for the full article. ASHEVILLE — North Carolina’s criminal justice system is so fraught with cheating that lawmakers should eliminate the death penalty to keep innocent people from being executed, local pastors and an exonerated death row inmate said Tuesday. Speaking…
In the News: Utah Episcopalians Protest Death Penalty
This article by Pat McCaughan first appeared in Episcopal Life Online on June 17, 2010. The complete article can be found here. Utah death penalty opponents—hoping for a last-minute stay of execution for Ronnie Lee Gardner—are planning a June 17 interfaith prayer vigil at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral and a protest rally at the state…
In the News: Bishop Carolyn Irish protests Death Penalty
This article by Dennis Romboy appeared on June 15 in the Deseret News. Click here for the entire article. “As Christians we condemn the taking of human life, recalling that Jesus himself was the victim of state-sponsored murder, said Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah. “His death holds before our eyes…
Take Action: Starvin’ for Justice
EPF member Dave Avolio invites EPFers to STARVIN’ FOR JUSTICE 2010 The 17th Annual Fast & Vigil in Washington, DC June 28th – July 2nd, 2010 Fast and Vigil in the summer of 2010 in Washington, DC. The four-day Fast & Vigil takes place on the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, considered…
Take Action for Troy Davis
About Troy Davis (taken from Amnesty International’s web site: Troy Davis was convicted of murdering a Georgia police officer in 1991. Nearly two decades later, Davis remains on death row – even though the case against him has fallen apart. On August 17, 2009, the Supreme Court issued an order mandating a new evidentiary hearing for…
Abolish the Death Penalty Action Group
Join the EPF Death Penalty Action Group here Group Convener: Joyce Hardy (pjhardy51@comcast.net) This Action Group explores the topics of death penalty abolition, justice, and penal reform. We are presently working to create a network of resources and opportunities for public witness. Contact us with your suggestions and ideas and watch for monthly updates to…
