http://www.deathpenalty.org/ http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=246 I was not always against the death penalty. Like earthquakes, I accepted the death penalty as part of life in California. Growing up as a Catholic in Modesto, and then attending college at UCLA, including attending services at the Newman Center, I never heard my parents, teachers or priests talk about the death penalty, and I never explored the issue on my own. I was focused on getting through school, holding down a part-time job, getting married, and busying myself with my children’s needs and schooling. http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=202 DPF is hiring a Development Director responsible for planning, implementing and managing a comprehensive development program in the areas of membership development and fundraising. http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=245 The Stars Came out for DPF in Beverly Hills! 2008-04-30 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=244 Last week the U.S. Supreme Court gave its blessing to lethal injection in the United States. 2008-04-23 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=241 I am no stranger to murder. Not that I have ever killed anyone, but I have lost several members of my family to homicide. What makes me different from most people who share my experience is that I have worked as a lawyer on both sides of the criminal justice system. 2008-04-23 http://www.deathpenalty.org//downloads/Aundré Herron Sac Bee op-ed FINAL.pdf 2008-04-23 http://www.deathpenalty.org//downloads/Rudolph Gerber SacBee op-ed.pdf 2008-04-23 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=240 Darryl Stallworth had no problem with the death penalty, until he prosecuted a high-profile murder case that changed his perspective. 2008-04-16 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=239 DPF spokespersons did several interviews discussing a package of bills aimed at speeding up and expanding the death penalty 2008-04-10 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=238 Headliner comedian Joe Klocek writes about his experience on Sunday, March 30th, performing at the Death Penalty Focus benefit event. Excerpted here-- to read the entire posting, go to: http://zenoffunny.blogspot.com/2008/03/follow-that.html 2008-04-08 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=235 In 2007, DPF joined with several organizations to form the Alameda County Coalition for Alternatives the Death Penalty (ACCADP) to develop a strategy to end the use of the death penalty in Alameda County. 2008-04-08 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=236 UDRPP provides unrepresented, indigent prisoners on California’s death row with access to postage stamps, paper, and toiletries. 2008-04-08 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=217 On Sunday, March 30th, DPF supporters gathered for a night of comedy to lift spirits and remind us to stand up for justice! 2008-04-03 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=218 In this section you will find a selection of newspaper and magazine articles, opinion pieces, and other commentary. Articles are listed in date order. 2008-04-03 http://www.deathpenalty.org/article.php?id=233 Last week was the inaugural awards dinner for the Northern California Innocence Project at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. What a beginning! They raised more than ONE MILLION DOLLARS! 2008-04-03