December 21, 2022 – Outgoing Oregon Governor Kate Brown got national attention when she commuted all 17 of her state’s death sentences to life in prison. Oregon had the luxury of *only* having to deal with 17 such sentences.
By David M. Greenwald, Executive Editor, Davis Vanguard
Commentary: Pressure Now on Newsom, Biden to Do Something About Death Row Read More »
Jan. 9, 2023 –
Seeking to shut down the nation’s largest death row, the governor is proceeding with a mix of conviction and caution.
By Blake Hounshell, New York Times
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Death Penalty in California Is a Puzzle for Newsom Read More »
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Oregon cleared its death row. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s considering it Read More »
