Informal poll shows 93% of Tennesseans want the death penalty abolished.
Just in from our partners at Tennesseeans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty: The Tennesseean newspaper ran an informal reader poll last week, in which 93% of respondents said Tennessee should abolish capital punishment entirely. A smaller group (roughly 3%) supported an indefinite pause, while others advocated reforming the state’s death penalty. Just over 2% […]
Statement from Katherine Dix, attorney for Darrell Hines, following his execution
The following statement is from Katherine Dix, attorney for Darrell Hines, following his execution on August 13, 2026: “I’d like to start by saying that I grieve for the family of Catherine Jean Jenkins. May God be with you. “I also grieve the violence the State of Tennessee inflicted on us all today. On Darrell, […]
Governor DeWine calls on Ohio to abolish the death penalty
Speaking from prepared remarks on Tuesday, June 16, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made a powerful statement opposing further use of the death penalty and asking his state legislature to abolish it in his state. DeWine not only sought the death penalty in his prior role as a prosecutor, he was directly involved in crafting the […]
Pope Leo condemns the death penalty, calls for abolition in the US and worldwide
The first US-born Pope calls the death penalty inadmissible in all cases Speaking via video message to a gathering at DePaul University, Pope Leo XIV made a special point to condemn the use of the death penalty, especially in the United States. Pope Leo urged abolition worldwide, and pledged his support to all who advocate […]