Elaine* spent the final 20 years of her life writing letters to 25 long-term prisoners in the U.S. prison system. Each of the 24 men and the sole woman had been convicted of violent crimes, and 16 ...

Alaska urgently needs legislation to support death with dignity. I work closely with individuals diagnosed with incurable terminal illnesses, many of whom are forced to endure an excruciating ...

I’m writing in support of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to bring back the death penalty. What a great idea! The only problem I see is the difficulty we’ve had lately with the method of execution, but I have ...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has repeatedly argued that executions are necessary for closure for those who have lost a beloved person as a result of murder or homicide. She is highly ...