Death penalty

Troy Davis is laid to rest

October 3, 2011 By Benjamin Todd Jealous

Om Saturday, October 1, thousands joined in to celebrate Troy Davis' life at the Jonesville Baptist Church in Savannah, Ga., and tens of thousands more joined online through the webstream

Troy Davis and the new abolitionists

September 23, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

In the fight to save Troy Davis's life, a new abolitionist movement is born.

Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis

September 13, 2011 By Joe Sims

This is Davis's fourth execution date since 2007. The gun used to kill the police officer was never found, nor any physical evidence linking Davis to the murder.

Texas violates treaty, executes Mexican citizen

July 8, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Rick Perry allowed the Thursday evening execution of a Mexican national, even though the action violated U.S. treaty obligations.

Illinois abolishes the death penalty

March 9, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

"With our broken system, we cannot ensure justice is achieved in every case," Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn said.