Archive for November, 2008
ACLU Loses Invaluable Advocates
11.10.08
In Memoriam
Samuel J. “Jack” Bell, June 9, 1947 – February 23, 2008
Jack was a great friend to the ACLU of Oklahoma. He was always willing to help out in any capacity at the affiliate office. The floor to ceiling library shelves in the conference rooms were constructed by Jack. More >
RESTORATION OF THE ANTI-DEATH PENALTY PROJECT
11.10.08
Matt Whalen, Project Director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma is proud to announce the revitalization of the ACLU of Oklahoma Anti-Death Penalty Project. This project has been dormant for the past decade and members of this affiliate are very excited to be back on the front lines fighting for More >
THE DEATH PENALTY – TORTURE REFINED?
11.10.08
Posted by ACLU OK in Commentary
Randy Coyne
By Randy Coyne, National Board Representative
Presently, 36 states (including Oklahoma) and the federal government are in the execution business. All of these jurisdictions (save one) use lethal injection as the primary method of killing prisoners sentenced to death. Other apparently lawful execution methods include hanging, electrocution, and death by More >