Ongoing Campaigns and Actions, Including Execution Day
Vigils and Protests
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CALIFORNIANS FOR A MORATORIUM ON EXECUTIONS
A Death Penalty Focus (of California) Initiative
Web Site: www.californiamoratorium.org
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CAMPAIGN TO END THE DEATH PENALTY
Visit the Campaign to End the Death Penalty's Web site at www.nodeathpenalty.org
to see a listing of Campaign events taking place nationwide. |
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CATHOLICS AGAINST CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
CACP, P.O. Box 5706, Bethesda, MD 20824
Voice: (301)-652-1125, FAX: (301)-654-0925
Email: ellen.frank@verizon.net
Web Site: www.cacp.org |
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EVENTS RELATED TO THE CASE OF MUMIA ABU JAMAL
Contact: International Concerned Family & Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal
P.O. Box 19709 - Philadelphia, PA 19143
Tel: 215-476-8812, Fax: 215-476-7551
Web Site: mumia.org
E-mail: mumia@webcom.com |
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FIRST FAST - FAST FOR LIFE
Launched on Abolition Day, 2002
Wherever you are on the First Day of Every Month....
It doesn't matter where you are, EVERYONE is invited to join in a Fast for
Life on the first day of each month. This is an easy as well as spiritual
and healthy way to spread some hope and educate at the same time. Just
whatever you are doing (besides eating), fast to raise awareness about the
death penalty. Be sure to share with those around you what you are doing,
and why.
If a strict fast is difficult or impossible for you, just do juices, avoid
animal products, or give up chocolate or cigarettes for a day! You create
your own fast conditions....
For background and tips on fasting, visit www.abolition.org/goodinfo.html#Fasting.
First Fast is the brainchild of Mary Grace and is promoted by the
Abolitionist Action Committee and other individuals working for
ABOLITION. For questions and to let us know you are participating, please
E-mail: firstfast@abolition.org
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FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS
For Whom the Bells Toll is a national initiative to have religious
organizations throughout the country toll their bells whenever there is an
execution.
Web Site: www.curenational.org/~bells/origin.html |
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LEGACY OF LIFE NATIONAL HISTORICAL SITE
Michigan was the first English-speaking commonwealth in the world to
abolish the death penalty. The last human being to be executed under
Michigan law was hanged in 1830 where our downtown public library now
stands. We plan to make the hanging square a national historical site. We
will install a monumental sculpture there -- a gift to the City of
Detroit, the State of Michigan, the citizens of the United States, and all
the people of the Earth from "those who labor in the service of
light."
Information on making donations to follow |
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MORATORIUM NOW CAMPAIGN
Equal Justice USA kicked off the Moratorium Now! campaign in August 1997,
shortly after the American Bar Association passed a resolution calling for
a moratorium on all U.S. executions. The campaign seeks to build momentum
for a national moratorium by mobilizing local groups to adopt their own
resolutions and to recruit others in their area to join the call.
Web Site: www.quixote.org/ej/moratorium_now/ |
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OREGON LIFE FOR A LIFE CAMPAIGN
Life for a Life Campaign
P.O. Box 14262
Portland, OR 97293-0262
or call Angie Harris at (503) 249-1556
life2000@earthlink.net |
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STOP TDCJ ISOLATION CELLS
Although no one single effort will accomplish the monumental goal of
convincing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that permanently
encasing people in isolation cells is inappropriate, we urge you to
participate in this important campaign. Nancy Bailey writes:
"I'd like to give you a quick update on the mail campaign opposing
isolation cells for death row inmates in Texas. Responses have been
really great and continue to pour in to this day. I'm struggling to
process them all, but am happy to have them. What hasn't poured in is
financial help to assist in the enormous costs of postage and paper
products. I really appreciate everyone's efforts, and hope they will
continue. I will be happy to supply anyone with additional sets of
letters or petitions or both if you will contact me directly at nlbailey@earthlink.net.
Further, I'd like to thank all those who have made a financial
contribution. If YOU or anyone you know can assist me with these
expenses, I would be eternally grateful. Financial donations can be sent
to:
N. Bailey
PO Box 1566
Bellaire, TX 77402-1566
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THE MORATORIUM CAMPAIGN
Moratorium 2000 Continues on as The Moratorium Campaign With so much
success we decided to continue on with a name that, like our cause, has no
time limits
The Moratorium Campaign is a campaign to obtain an immediate moratorium on
the death penalty. The project includes a coordinated global petition
drive. Worldwide, over 3.2 million people have signed the petition for a
moratorium and the number is growing.
In the U.S., this effort is led by Sister Helen Prejean, a Nobel Peace
Prize nominee and author of Dead Man Walking.
Visit our Web Site at: www.MoratoriumCampaign.org
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| EXECUTION DAY VIGILS AND PROTESTS |
 Religious
Communities are encouraged to operate in solidarity with local groups, and
ALSO to participate in the National "For Whom The Bells Toll"
Campaign. Click
here for more information about the "For Whom The Bells
Toll" campaign |
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ALABAMA
| Contact: Esther Brown, Project Hope to Abolish the Death Penalty
beesther@earthlink.net 334-499-0003 |
| Atmore |
at the prison |
| Birmingham |
Prayer vigil in Kelly Ingram Park, opposite the King statue, 5:45pm |
| Mobile |
Prayer vigil in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Dauphin at Clairborne St. 4:30-5:30 pm |
| Montgomery |
Prayer vigil on the steps of the Capitol, 5:30 pm |
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CALIFORNIA
Visit www.deathpenalty.org/ for updated information on California vigils, including those at San Quentin.
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FLORIDA
We call it "MURDER IN PROGRESS." Floridians for Alternatives to
the Death Penalty (FADP) calls for simultaneous demonstrations across the
state at and/or around the time of executions.
Each local group in Florida is independent and establishes its activities
according to the needs, strategies and resources of their members. As new
prisoner-killing dates are announced, the web page is updated.
Please visit www.fadp.org/localcontacts.html#protests
for details.
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GEORGIA
Visit www.geocities.com/gfadp/ for updated information on vigils surrounding scheduled executions taking in place in Georgia.
Following information is based on previous execution vigils:
| Altanta |
6:30pm - State Capitol steps on Washington St., 6:30pm
Contact: Laura Moye, 404-876-5661x12, cell 404-840-8206 |
| Americus |
4-6pm - across from the US Post Office at Prince St. and Forsyth St,
Contact: John Cole-Vodika, 229-928-2080 |
| Athens |
University of Georgia Arch on E. Broad St., 6:30pm
Contact: Robbie Buller, 706-783-5131
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| Augusta |
City County Building - 6:30pm, 530 Greene St.
Contact: Margie Rece, 706-738-6529 |
| Conyers |
Rockdale County Courthouse, Milstead Ave. – 6:30
Contact: Barbara Lee, 770-483-2648 |
| Jackson |
Georgia's Death Row, 6:30pm
Contact: Laura Moye, 404-876-5661x12, cell 404-840-8206 |
| Marietta |
Cobb County Court House, Corner of Cherokee & Roswell St.'s, 6:30pm
Contact: Mike Harbert, 770-428-1056 |
| Savannah |
City Hall, corner of Bay St. and Bull St., 6:30pm
Contact: Martina Correia, 912-231-1612 |
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MISSOURI
| Mineral Point |
10:00pm -12:01am - Candlelight vigil - Potosi Correctional Facility, near front gate, Potosi Correctional Facility, Hwy O, just off Hwy 8, south off Hwy 21, or I-55 to Hwy 67 south to Hwy 8 west.
Cancelled if commutation or stay. |
| Columbia |
5:00-6:00pm - Vigil - Boone Co. Courthouse; 10:00 carpool to Jefferson City |
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6:30pm - Prayer vigil - St. Lukes United Methodist Church, 204 E. Ash |
| Jefferson City |
10:45pm - Prayer vigil - St. Peter's Catholic Church in the chapel |
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11:00pm-12:01am - Vigil - High St. across from Supreme Court |
| Kansas City |
4:45-5:45pm - Vigil - J.C. Nichols Fountain in the Plaza. (sponsored by Western Missouri Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty) |
| Kirksville |
11:00pm - Vigil - In front of Pickler Library, Truman State College campus |
| St Louis |
7:30-8:00pm - Prayer service - St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church, 15 Council Plaza, near Pine and 17th Sts, (sponsored by MASK) |
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8:30-9:00 pm - Candlelight vigil - Municipal Courts Bldg., 1320 Market (sponsored by Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty) |
| Springfield |
7:00-7:30pm - Prayer service - St. Agnes Cathedral, 533 S. Jefferson |
| Cape Girouard |
8:00pm - Academic Hall on campus of SEMO |
For updates, call:
314-397-6691 (Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty line)
314-725-7527, 314-516-6864
816-235-1600, 816-252-8000, 816-363-3968
573-635-7239, 573-449-4585, 573-268-6151, 573-254-3993
Web Site www.moabolition.org |
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NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina groups hold vigils throughout the state.
Contact People of Faith Against the Death Penalty at sjdear1@aol.comto
be added to their e-mail alert list
| Asheville |
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Vigil at Pritchard Park
downtown. Sponsored by PFADP-WNC. Contact Bob Spangler (828) 684-6885
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| Brevard |
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vigil, Transylvania County
Courthouse (Broad & Main sts.) Sponsored by representatives of Koinonia, coalition of 11 local churches. Contact Dorothy Mock, 828-884-7000
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| Chapel Hill |
7:30 p.m. Service at Binkley Memorial Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Dr. next to University Mall. Led by Binkley
Associate Pastor Dale Osborne. Other speakers TBA. Sponsored by Chapel
Hill-Carrboro Congregations for the Abolition of Capital Punishment. Info: Marilyn Ozer, 919-967-8555.
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| Charlotte |
5:30 - 6:30pm. Vigil at Old Courthouse, 700 E. Trade Street.
Info: Chuck Morgan at 704-334-9669 or Ted Frazer 704-532-6854. Sponsored by PFADP.
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| Fayetteville |
5:30 - 6:30pm. Jan 08, Candlelight vigil at the Post Office at 2812 Green St. Followed by march to St.
Joseph's Episcopal Church at 509 Ramsey St. for a prayer service there at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Fayetteville Chapter of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty. Info: Nick Hopkins, 910-488-0823
or Rev. Carl Naylor, 910-678-8813
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| Hickory |
5:30pm. Vigil at corner of Highway 70 and Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd. at the Home Depot Sign. Sponsored by PFADP-Catawba
Valley. Contact Rebecca Inglefield (828) 324-8845
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| Marshall |
7-8pm Vigil at Madison County Courthouse. Sponsored by PFADP-WNC
Contact Greg Yost (828) 680-9415
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| Raleigh |
5-6 pm Protest in front of the Supreme Court building at Morgan st. and Fayetteville St. Mall. Sponsored by Lawyers Against the Death Penalty.
Info SSchererJD@aol.com
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7:30 pm, Meditative SERVICE on forgiveness. NCSU. (600 Bilyeu St.
off Western Blvd. across from Circle K convenience store and Pullen Park.)
Followed by candlelight vigil to Central Prison. Sponsored by PFADP. Info (919) 933-7567
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Candelight Vigil 8pm - 2.30 am, (come and go at will, of course) at
Central Prison (1300 Western Blvd.) Sponsored by North Carolinians Against
the Death Penalty, PFADP, Wake County Coalition for a Moratorium Now. Contact
(919) 933-7567
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| Wilmington |
6:30 - 7:30 pm. Vigil. Waterfront Park
(Market and Front sts.) Sponsored by PFADP-Wilmington. Info Roberta Cox, (910) 232-1534, or Jim Megivern, (910) 799-3069 |
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OKLAHOMA
| Oklahoma City |
"Don't Kill for Us" rally in front of the Governor's Mansion.
from 5-6 p.m. Followed by a vigil in front of the Governor's Mansion beginning (executions take place shortly after 6 pm.). |
| McCalester |
Vigils outside the Oklahoma State Pentitentiary where the executions take place. |
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SOUTH CAROLINA
| Columbus |
May 2nd, 7pm - Prayer service - Thomas Moore Chapel, 1610 Green St, (University of South Carolina area) |
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May 3rd, 4-6pm - Vigil - At the prison, 4444 Broad River Rd |
Contact: Margaret T. Abbott 803-479-4089 (cell phone)
Web Site: www.sceja.org |
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TEXAS
| Austin |
Protest and Vigil - At the Governor's Mansion on the Lavaca
St. side between 10th and 11th st. from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
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| Beaumont |
Vigil - Diocese of Beaumont, Diocesan Pastoral Office, 703 Archie
St. 4:00 p.m. |
| College Station |
Vigil - Texas Ave. at Eastgate, across from main
entrance to TAMU (Texas A&M University) from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m |
| Dallas |
Protest and Vigil - at the SMU Women's Center, 3116 Fondren Drive, 5:30pm |
| Houston |
Protest and Vigil - at St. Anne's Catholic Community at the corner of Shepherd and Westheimer, from 5:30 to 6:20
Contact Burnham Terrell 713 921-0948 for additional information. |
| Huntsville |
Protest and Vigil - At the Walls Unit in Downtown, site
of the execution, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm |
| San Antonio |
Prayer Vigil -
Plaza de las Islas, across from San Fernando
Cathedral in downtown at 12 pm. |
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Prayer Vigil - St. Mary's University, Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, 1 Camino Santa
Maria, at 12 pm (an 8-hour candle will be lit). Contact
David Miron at 210-436-3785 |
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Prayer Vigil - Catholic Chancery, 2718 West Woodlawn, at 12
pm. Contact Peter Monod at 210-734-2630 |
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Prayer Vigil - Our Lady of the Lake Retirement Center, Annunciation Chapel at
10:45am. Contact Sister Denise at 210-433-6011 |
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Prayer Vigil - El Carmen Wellness Center, 18555 Leal Rd, at 12 pm. |
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Vigil - At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 13715 Riggs Rd,
at 12 pm |
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