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Sep 21, 2023, 11:56 PM

Justice Beyond Death

In the complex and contentious debate over capital punishment, a troubling question looms: Who advocates for the victims when they are no longer here to speak for themselves? As we approach the execution of a death row inmate, a...

Sep 13, 2023, 12:50 AM

The American prison system operates on a staggering scale, wielding significant financial influence. With total U.S. government expenditures surpassing $80.7 billion allocated to public prisons and jails, and an additional $3.9 billion dedicated to private facilities, the magnitude of...

Aug 22, 2023, 7:04 PM

Whispers of Change: The Call to End the Death Penalty

Within the grim confines of death row, a poignant irony comes to light: while incarceration is designed for punishment and control, it unveils a delicate balance between relinquished rights and enduring humanity. As individuals face sentences that curtail freedom...

Aug 8, 2023, 9:21 PM

Breaking the Chains of Profit

Over a century and a half after the abolition of slavery, the United States still bears the scars of its past, with the legacy of slavery echoing through the criminal justice system and contributing to the issue of mass...

Aug 2, 2023, 8:17 PM

Invisible Injustice: The Ailing on Death Row

A recent comprehensive study on inmates in federal prisons, state prisons, and local jails has unveiled distressing statistics concerning their healthcare conditions. Shockingly, 38.5% (SE = 2.2%) of federal inmates, 42.8% (SE = 1.1%) of state inmates, and 38.7%...

Jul 18, 2023, 3:35 PM

Lost Hope: The Crushing Weight of an Unfair System

Each passing year witnesses a distressing number of lives lost within the confines of American prisons. These individuals, already burdened by their incarceration, succumb to a profound despair that ultimately drives them to take their own lives. It is...

Jul 13, 2023, 9:29 PM

Heatwave of Inhumanity: Florida’s Death Row Crisis

In the scorching summer months, Florida Death Row has long been known for its blistering temperatures. However, this year is poised to shatter previous records, plunging the conditions into a state of absolute alarm. Despite the imminent danger, the...

Jun 29, 2023, 7:57 AM

How Perception Shapes the Death Penalty

At the moment of our birth, we briefly enter this world as neutral beings, devoid of biases or preferences. However, it takes mere seconds for us to be swept into an endless whirlwind of societal categorizations. We are swiftly...

Jun 15, 2023, 7:49 AM

Behind closed doors

In a searing indictment of our legal system, the case of Duane Owen exposes the pervasive corruption that infects our judiciary. Recent revelations surrounding Owen's evaluation by state-appointed psychiatrists highlight a disturbing lack of fairness, leading to the unjust...

May 30, 2023, 7:09 PM

Fallacy of ambivalence in capital punishment

When it comes to the question of whether one is for or against the death penalty, there are ultimately only two possible answers: yes or no. While some may argue that their support for capital punishment depends on specific...

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About Me

Claudine Clark is president/founder of the French Coalition Against the Death Penalty. An abolitionist, paralegal and human rights consultant, her passion stems from her origins as the granddaughter of Warsaw ghetto survivors. She defends human values of forgiveness and tolerance through numerous actions.