When it comes to the death penalty, the only thing the U.S. can do is plead the insanity defense. The rest of the advanced world has moved on, but America resolutely remains among the top five executioners — behind China, Iran and Iraq, and just ahead of Pakistan.

Read the full column by Richard Cohen.

The Coalition is embarking on a campaign to gather signatures of Nevadans on a petition in support of ending the DP. The petition will be available online in the near future. Please check back soon so you can download copies and circulate the petition within your community, church or organization."

Amnesty International highlights Connecticut's repeal of the death penalty in their Human Rights Victories. Read more here:

http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/victories