Tag Archives: Death Penalty

Conscience = “Cannot sign the order”

Posted on 16 January 2010 by

Mongolia‘s president, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, implemented a moratorium on executions in his nation. He told members of Parliament that he could not bring himself to sign the order to execute a human being. This is a courageous decision.  Mr. Elbegdorj just … Continue reading →

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Innocence Project – Are Students Journalists?

Posted on 11 January 2010 by

Image via Wikipedia Students at Medill School of Journalism‘s Innocence Project have the rare opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life – and to do so by using their skills as budding professional journalists. Their work has resulted … Continue reading →

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Leaving Death Row 2009

Posted on 3 January 2010 by

A total of 61 people left Death Row permanently, no longer subject to punishment for a crime. The majority, 52, were executed, usually by lethal injection.  This was quite a few more than the 37 people executed in2008.  But then, … Continue reading →

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