Category Archives: Death Penalty

Justice Breyer tells America: The Death Penalty is broken, and a “humane” method of killing will not fix it.

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Bruce Reilly

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES _________________ No. 14–7955 _________________ RICHARD E. GLOSSIP, et al., PETITIONERS v. KEVIN J. GROSS, et al. on writ of certiorari to the united states court of appeals for the tenth circuit [June 29, 2015] Justice Breyer, … Continue reading →

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Oscar-nominated “Prison Terminal” exposes the other American death penalty

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Bruce Reilly

If there is one thing a documentary film should strive for, it is exposing people to a little-known aspect of life. This is precisely what filmmaker Edgar Barens has done with his Oscar nominated film, “Prison Terminal: The Last Days … Continue reading →

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Unprison 2011-2013 Index

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Bruce Reilly

Below you will find an index of the articles written over the past several years for Unprison.  Readers are encouraged, as issues arise in your area, to utilize the research, analysis, and opinions presented below.  Some of these have appeared elsewhere, … Continue reading →

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The Feds vs. The States: Supreme Court must decide Death Penalty Fight

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Bruce Reilly

Can the Feds order a state to execute a man?  This is the question that the Supreme Court may ultimately answer regarding Jason Pleau, arrested last year for killing a man during a robbery.  What appeared to be a routine … Continue reading →

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