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It’s time to abolish the multi-million-dollar death penalty and reinvest in Nevada

Originally published in the Nevada Independent* July 7th, 2020 – 2:00am By S. Alex Spelman In the heart of a civil rights movement demanding radical transformation, the abolition of the multi-million-dollar, ineffective, racially skewed death penalty calls out as common sense for this year’s special session. Ending this practice would be a critical step on …

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Op-Ed from conservative voice reiterates the wastefulness of capital punishment in light of COVID-19 budget shortfalls

Drew Johnson |Posted: Apr 24, 2020 12:01 AM As Congress grapples with how to pay for $2.2 trillion in COVID-19 aid, and the nearly $4 trillion federal deficit expected this year, governors and state lawmakers are fighting their own financial battles. The lack of economic activity as a result of coronavirus shutdowns has dried up …

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