Rodger Jones, an editorial writer with the Dallas Morning News, is reporting on the Texas Death Penalty Blog that the Texas Forensic Science Commission has not endorsed a final report […]
Houston Chronicle columnist Rick Casey offers his perspective on this Friday’s meeting of the Texas Forensic Science Commission (“Forensic revolt again is in order,” September 12, 2010), when the commission […]
The TCADP Board of Directors is seeking nominations from TCADP members for the annual courage, appreciation, and media awards, which will be presented at the 2011 Annual Conference on February 19, 2011 in Austin. Please nominate worthy individuals and organizations that have made significant and selfless contributions to abolishing the death penalty in Texas. Nominations will be accepted from now until October 22, 2010. Learn more about the 2011 Annual Conference.
Register now for TCADP’s North Texas Regional Leadership Training. This is the fifth regional training taking place this year in Texas.
The North Texas training is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Unity Church of Arlington (3525 South Bowen Road; Arlington, Texas 76016-4004). It is open to all TCADP members and supporters who live in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Denton, Waco, Nacogdoches, and surrounding areas.
On Sunday, September 5, 2010, the Houston Chronicle featured a must-read op ed from State Senator Rodney Ellis and Cory Session, the policy director for the Innocence Project of Texas and […]
Great news! Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has commuted the death sentence of Kevin Keith to life without parole. Here’s an excerpt from his statement: “… despite the evidence supporting his […]
Death row survivor Juan Melendez will share his gut-wrenching story of wrongful conviction and ultimate exoneration with audiences throughout El Paso from September 25-27, 2010. This bilingual tour is sponsored […]
In 2010, the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) announced the Dave Atwood Scholarship, in honor of TCADP’s beloved founder. This annual award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication to abolishing the death penalty in Texas. The recipient, to be chosen by TCADP, will receive a full registration to NCADP’s Annual Conference, which will next be held January 13 – 16, 2011 in Chicago, IL. Apply today! The recipient will be announced on November 1st.