Idaho Bill Seeks to Make Executions Even Less Transparent
Broadly written law could hide sources of lethal injection drugs and even the identity of an executed prisoner.
Broadly written law could hide sources of lethal injection drugs and even the identity of an executed prisoner.
One week after allowing an Oklahoma inmate's execution to be carried out, SCOTUS agrees to hear appeal over the state's use of a controversial execution drug.
When 'moderate' is a euphemism for 'friendly to U.S. interests'
Saudi Arabia beheaded at least 83 people last year, many publicly, but unlike ISIS it doesn't want video of its acts on the Internet.
Missouri, like many states, is secretive about the drugs it uses in executions.
Why some conservatives are changing their minds on capital punishment
Medicalizing executions helps maintain support for the death penalty.
Long delays and legal maladministration are further reason to dump capital punishment.
Government can't even kill people right.
There are limits to the type of punishment the state can impose on prisoners in America.
"I've witnessed a number of executions before and I've never seen anything like this."
To examine claim filed with court this morning
Lethal injections still look sanitary so governments prefer them despite the trouble acquiring a supply
Medicalizing executions helps maintain support for the death penalty.
Patrick Kennedy can move there if he wants
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