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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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Not in My Name Coalition Meeting
Every Oklahoman must ask themselves not whether they support the death penalty, but rather: Do I trust the government with the power to kill its citizens—especially after catastrophic failures in the recent past?
Oklahoma's criminal legal system has failed to protect the innocent, those with serious mental health conditions, and individuals who have suffered adverse childhoods from execution. We cannot allow this to continue! Capital Punishment is racist, arbitrary, costly, and error-prone. It is time to end the death penalty once and for all.
The mission of the Not in My Name Coalition is to raise awareness, educate, and mobilize individuals and groups to take a stand against the use of capital punishment in the state of Oklahoma. Through our efforts, we strive to foster a culture of empathy by validating the humanity of people incarcerated on death row and advocating for their fundamental rights. Together, we declare, Not in My Name: we stand against the ultimate and irreversible act of state-sanctioned violence. Join the fight to end the death penalty in Oklahoma by becoming part of the Not in My Name Coalition. As a member, you will be informed of local events and rallies, gain a space to organize, and join a network of dedicated individuals who are committed to the work alongside you. Sign up now!
Texas Wants to Take Trans Kids From Their Supportive Parents. We’re Suing.
Families in Texas are worried that supporting their transgender kids will lead to a report of child abuse. We are already seeing families being investigated. Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, saves lives, and shouldn’t be the subject of an investigation.
The Breakdown: Week of February 28, 2022
The ACLU OK Oklahoma's weekly policy and advocacy newsletter.
The Fight for Voting Rights: How the Past Informs the Current Discriminatory Landscape
For decades, Black voters fought for equal access to the ballot. Today, that access is still under attack.
The Breakdown: Week of February 21, 2022
The ACLU OK Oklahoma's weekly policy and advocacy newsletter.
Our Vision to Achieve True Public Safety
We can increase equality, justice, and safety without resorting to criminalization and surveillance.
The Breakdown: Week of February 14, 2022
The ACLU OK Oklahoma's weekly policy and advocacy newsletter.
The Most Racist Supreme Court Cases You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Why does the Biden administration's Department of Justice continue to rely on cases that presume people in the territories are “alien races” composing “savage tribes”?
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