Attorney Walter Long gave a talk on the history of the Texas death penalty and how that brought us to the state of affairs that exists today.

Texas Moratorium Network Executive Director Rachel Penticuff leads a workshop on door to door canvassing of legislative constituents prior to the group heading into the district of State Rep. Terry Keel, Chairman of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.

Texas Moratorium Network's Scott Cobb presented Walter Long with a plaque recognizing his role in efforts to abolish the death penalty for juvenile offenders - a victory that was only 11 days old on March 12, 2005, the first day of the Alternative Spring Break.

Campaign to End the Death Penalty "Live from Death Row" presenters Katie and Lilly share a pre-recorded interview with California death row prisoner Kevin Cooper, whose image is projected on the screen.

University of Texas Professor Michael Young gave an invigorating presentation entitled "How Movements Make an Impact: Lessons from the Past." Click Here to read Dr. Young's paper.

Alternative Spring Break participants gather before heading out to the Canvassing workshop and action. bottom left - Texas Moratorium Network Executive Director Rachel Penticuff leads a workshop on door to door canvassing of legislative constituents prior to the group heading into the district of State Rep. Terry Keel, Chairman of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.

Brenda Bowser, communications director for the Death Penalty Information Center, leads the workshop on "Working with the Media."

"Direct Action" presenter Abe Bonowitz.

Lobbying expert Les Breeding shares his knowledge in a workshop entitled "Influencing the Texas Legislature."