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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma
By Travis Handler
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Write the Row: Holiday Cards Event
Join ACLU of Oklahoma, the Julius Jones Institute, and the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty for an afternoon of community and solidarity! Together, we will be writing holiday cards to the men on death row.
The purpose of the “Write the Row” program is to affirm the humanity of the men on death row and ease their feelings of isolations through letters of encouragement. During this event, we want to ensure that the men and their families feel supported throughout the holiday season.
Letter writing materials and snacks will be provided. Please join us and invite your own friends and families to attend!
Twenty Six Oklahomans: the faces of marriage equality
Story & Photographs by M. Scott Carter
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Loveless withdraws study request; hosts public panel discussion
“I believe the topic of civil asset forfeiture is too important to be overshadowed by politics. I would prefer to hold an open and transparent discussion on civil asset forfeiture so both sides of the issue can go on the record to present their cases,” said Loveless, R-Oklahoma City.
“Our State Capitol is the seat of government and is located in the center of the state so we can perform our duties out in the open, not in a backroom away from the prying eyes of the public and media. Transparency, especially when discussing a major reform like this, is critical to finding the truth. I look forward to getting together with my colleagues to examine this issue and re
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ACLU of Oklahoma Announces M. Scott Carter as Director of Investigative Communications
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By Bryan Newell
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