Abolition Day 2004
Events Listing for Abolition Day 2004:
Submit your events to pam@cuadp.org as soon as possible |
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| February 02 - March 22, 2004 |
Western States (including Alaska)
Abolition Day '04 West Coast Tour
Presented by The Journey of Hope ...From Violence to Healing and Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
featuring Death Row Survivor - Juan Melendez, Murder Victim Family Member - Bill Pelke, Activist and Organizer - Abe Bonowitz, and Governor
Tentative Schedule
- Seattle / Washington State -
Feb. 2 - 4
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Portland / Oregon -
Feb. 4/5 - 6
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Oakland CA - CA POF Conference -
Feb. 7
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San Franciso/Oakland/San Jose/Sacramento area -
Feb. 8 - 13 (ending noon or early afternoon)
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CA Lawyers Conference - Monterey -
Feb. 13 - 14
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Fresno and central valley -
Feb. 15 - 17
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Los Angeles
Feb. 18-19
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Orange County CA -
Feb. 23
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Southern CA -
Until Feb. 28
Departing from San Diego on the evening of Feb. 28
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Alaska - Feb, 29 - Mar. 22
Contact Mary Grisco megrisco@ak.net or 907-258-1896
Those who would like to schedule an event should review Event Considerations
before contacting abe@cuadp.org.
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| February 25, 2004 |
St. Louis, MO
"The US, International Law, and the Death Penalty"
7:00 pm - Schlafly Brewery and Tap Room, 21st and Locust
Prof. David Sloss, a St. Louis University Law Professor, will discuss the administration of the juvenile death penalty in the US and the violation of international law. Opportunities to take action will be available after the discussion.
Contact: Stacie Hanson amnestystl@hotmail.com
Sponsored by Amnesty International [St. Louis]
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| February 27 - March 4, 2004 |
Statewide, PA
Moratorium Week in Pennsylvania
The week will consist of numerous,
decentralized events and actions organized primarily on the regional and
local levels
with a consistent theme: to demand that Gov. Rendell impose an immediate
moratorium on executions.
Moratorium Week was selected because of two
significant
dates that fall within three days of each other. March 1 is recognized each
year as "Abolition Day," the anniversary of the date in 1847 in which the
state
of Michigan officially became the first English-speaking territory in the
world to abolish capital punishment.
More importantly, March 4 will mark
the
one-year anniversary of the release of the report by the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court Committee on Racial and Gender Bias in the Justice System calling for a
moratorium on executions.
Consequently,
Moratorium Week will culminate in a coordinated day of actions on Thursday,
March 4, with demonstrations at Gov. Rendell's regional offices in
Pittsburgh,
Erie, Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre.
These events will be designed to
coincide with nonviolent direct action in Harrisburg, organized by an
ad-hoc group
of activists coming together from various parts of the state for a
powerful and
dramatic action calling on the governor to comply with the moratorium
recommendation.
Detailed information on the events throughout the week and all across the State can be found at www.pa-abolitionists.org/moraweek2004.html
Sponsored by:
PENNSYLVANIA ABOLITIONISTS United Against the Death Penalty
P.O. Box 58128, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-724-6120 Fax: 215-729-6189
Web Site: www.pa-abolitionists.org
E-mail: PAUADP@aol.com
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| March 01 - 22, 2004 |
Alaska
Journey of Hope.From Violence to Healing
Alaskans Against the Death Penalty and Amnesty International are
co-sponsoring a statewide Journey of Hope tour in Alaska from March 1 - 22,
2004, that will focus on the juvenile death penalty and the issue of
wrongful convictions. The tour features three nationally recognized
individuals with direct personal experience with the current death penalty
system in the United States. The tour has been organized in the standard
format of the Journey of Hope.From Violence to Healing tours that have taken
place in many states over the last 10 years, which is a team approach that
includes one murder victim's family member, one former death row inmate, and
one abolition activist. Specific speakers on the Alaska tour are:
- >Bill Pelke, founder of Journey of Hope.From Violence to Healing, an
organization of murder victim's family members opposed to the death penalty.
Bill's grandmother Ruth Pelke was murdered in Indiana in 1985 by four
teenage girls.
- Juan Melendez Colon, former death row inmate, who spent nearly 18 years
on
Florida's Death Row. He was the 99th person in the U.S. released based on
evidence of innocence since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Since
his release in January 2002, he has traveled frequently to speak about his
experiences on behalf of the international abolition movement.
Abe Bonowitz, founder of Citizens United Against the Death Penalty, a
national advocacy group dedicated to abolishing the death penalty, and
former national Board member of Amnesty International.
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The tour will begin with an International Death Penalty Abolition Day vigil
on Town Square in downtown Anchorage on March 1 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a
reception and panel presentation on the Juvenile Death Penalty in America.
The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Snow City Cafe, 1034 W. 4th Avenue,
the panel discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include Bill Pelke,
Juan Melendez Colon, Brandt McGee, and Anchorage attorney and human rights
activist and Susan Orlansky, an Anchorage attorney and pro bono counsel for
a man on Death Row in Texas.
Bill, Juan and Abe will speak in schools, churches and civic groups in
Anchorage, Homer, Soldotna, and Juneau.
Please contact Mary Grisco at
(907)258-1896 or megrisco@ak.net for additional information or to bring them
to your area.
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| March 01, 2004 |
Nationwide and International
First Fast - Fast for Life
Wherever you are on the First Day of Every Month
It doesn't matter where you are! You are all invited to join in a Fast for Life on the first day of each month.
Just whatever you are doing (besides eating) fast to raise awareness about the death penalty!
If a strict fast is difficult or impossible for you, just do juices or avoid animal products or don't eat chocolate!
Then, simply tell folks around you what you are doing and why.
This is an easy as well as spiritual and healthy way to spread some hope and educate at the same time!
Sponsored by individuals opposed to capital punishment
E-mail: firstfast@abolition.org
(Please put "firstfast" in the subject line of your message)
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| March 01, 2004 |
Albany, NY
Moratorium Leadership Training Day
11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Legislative Office Building, Room 711A
Come to Albany to:
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Hear from state and national leaders: State Senate Minority
Leader David Paterson, NYADP Executive Director David Kaczynski,
Equal Justice USA's Jane Henderson, and more
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Learn about NYADP's strategy for achieving a moratorium in
New York State
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Gather with moratorium supporters from across the state
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Meet with legislators to discuss concerns about New York's
death penalty law
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Collect tips on local moratorium organizing
Lunch will be available.
This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to cover costs.
For travel directions or further information, contact the NYADP office at 518-453-6797.
Sponsored by New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty
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| March 01, 2004 |
Tucson, AZ
International Death Penalty Abolition Day - Vigil and Press Conference
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Federal Courthouse in downtown Tucson
Coalition of Arizonans to Abolish the Death Penalty will participate in the March 1 International Day to Abolish
the Death Penalty, by holding a press conference and vigil on the
topic: "Holocaust begins with a nation's decision that it is moral to
execute its citizens." The event will include the unveiling of a new
banner in the series "Executions have always been wrong."
Contact: Claudia Ellquist cequist@juno.com
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| March 01, 2004 |
Orlando, FL
Candlelight Vigil at Lake Eola
6:00 pm - Rosalind Avenue side of the lake .
Come and stand with others who are working to
ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY.
Contact: Bren Satterwhite (407) 253-0241, (407) 245-0895, ext. 104 or bozjazz@bellsouth.net.
Sponsored by Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty [Orlando]
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| March 01, 2004 |
Gainesville, FL
Street Corner Vigil
4:30 - 6:00 pm - University and 13th
This vigil will mark the International Day for the Abolition od the Death Penalty
Bring yourself, a friend, a sign. Let's get the word out
about our group & our call for abolition of the death penalty. If you
can't be there the whole time, come for part of the time.
Contact mark1343@juno.com for more information.
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| March 01, 2004 |
Nashville, TN
International Death Penalty Abolition Day - Legislative - Write-a-thon
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Portland Brew Coffee House -- 2605 12th Ave S
Members of the Nashville chapter of the Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing will promote alternatives to capital punishment in Tennessee on March 1st.
The chapter will recognize March 1st as International Death Penalty Abolition Day with a “write-a-thon” (and entertain the press) as a challenge to the public policy of state killing (executions).
Contact: Jeanne Rewa (615) 329-2368 or Randy Tatel (615) 329-0048
Presented by TCASK Nashville
Similar events will be taking place in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Sewanee.
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| March 01, 2004 |
Lexington, VA
Talk by Jack Payden-Travers, Director of Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Noon - Washington & Lee University School of Law
Jack Payden-Travers, Director of Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will speak to the National Lawyers Guild Chapter of W& L Law Students for International Death Penalty Awareness Day.
Contact VADP office@VADP.org.
Sponsored by Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, www.VADP.org
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| March 01, 2004 |
Charlottesville, VA
Death Penalty Discussion
4:30 pm - University of Virginia Law School
The National Lawyers Guild Chapter of UVA Law Students will host a discussion led by Steve Rosenfield, Esq., President of the Board of Directors of Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and Jack Padyen-Travers, Director of VADP
Contact VADP office@VADP.org.
Sponsored by Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, www.VADP.org
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| March 02, 2004 |
Orlando, FL
Movie Viewing and Discussion
6:00 pm - Downtown Orange County Public Library, 3rd Floor Cypress Room
Join us at the library for a viewing of the movie, "The Thin Blue Line" to be followed by discussion. Whether you favor the death penalty, you are against the death penalty or you just do not know how you feel, you are invited to view this movie and join with others in discussing why the death penalty is bad public policy.
if you support the death penalty
if you oppose the death penalty
if you are undecided
THESE EVENTS ARE FOR YOU.
Contact: Bren Satterwhite (407) 253-0241, (407) 245-0895, ext. 104 or bozjazz@bellsouth.net.
Sponsored by Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty [Orlando]
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| March 02, 2004 |
Lincoln, NE
Press Conference in opposition to LB 526, Lethal Injection
11:00am - The Rotunda at the State Capitol
The
Unicameral has LB 526, the lethal injection bill, on the agenda for 1st
round debate. We must be seen and heard on this issue! We have some
great speakers lined up and the press should be there in full
force! Please come show your support!
Several individuals representing numerous organizations opposed to LB 526
will be present at the Press Conference. A list of speakers and other
pertinent information will be provided at the Press Conference.
Contact Kevin Bernadt ruacornhead2@neb.rr.com.
Sponsored by Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty
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| March 04, 2003 |
Frankfort, KY
International Death Penalty Abolition Day Rally
11:30 am at the Rotunda of the State Capitol
March 1, International Death Penalty Abolition Day, marks the anniversary
of the date in 1847 in which the State of Michigan officially became the
first English-speaking territory in the world to abolish capital
punishment. It is a day to remember the victims of violent crime and their
survivors; it is a day to remember those killed by state sanctioned
violence - guilty or not- and their survivors; and it is a day for
intensified education and action for alternatives to the death penalty.
KCADP will hold a rally to mark this important date. Representative Tom Burch, sponsor of HB 88, a bill to
abolish the death penalty, has reserved the Rotunda for. He
and other sponsors of legislation will be speaking.
Please plan to attend
this rally and begin to share this information with others who should be
invited to attend.
Spondored by Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty,br>
Web Site: www.kcadp.org
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