I read that statement, took a deep breath, and read the names of the five men. My heart sank. I know all five of them. I regularly talk with three of the men. One of the men is a dear friend. Our ...

Tennessee has resumed executions after a pause, with Oscar Smith executed in May and Byron Black scheduled for execution in August. The author argues that citizens share responsibility for state ...

The death penalty is a travesty when it is used against anyone. It is called the ultimate penalty for a reason. In the American legal tradition, it is only to be imposed after a careful weighing of ...