Action Committee Update
The last few weeks have been productive for members of the Action Committee. Members are currently researching faith communities across the state for NADP to contact about hosting a Death Penalty...
View ArticleVictims & Law Enforcement – we want to hear from you!
As NADP presses forward to replacement of the death penalty in our state, we want to highlight the voices of those with personal experience with our justice system. Individuals who have lost loved ones...
View Article2 new death row exonerations!
By: Ahmad Arraseef, Communications Intern Henry McCollum and Leon Brown are now numbers 145 and 146 on the list of innocent people exonerated from death row since 1973, based on DNA evidence. After a...
View ArticleJoin the I Am Troy Davis book club
I Am Troy Davis Community Book Club On September 21st, 2011, the state of Georgia executed Troy Anthony Davis. Troy Davis was executed in spite of the significant doubt about his guilt– there was no...
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Murder Victims’ Parents tour NE
Vicki holding a photo of her daughter, Shannon We are honored to host Vicki and Sylvester Schieber on a speaking tour through Nebraska this December 7-10th. Their beautiful daughter, Shannon, was...
View ArticleTexas frees man once slated for execution
On October 8th, Manuel Velez, who once faced execution by the State of Texas, was released from prison in Huntsville. After 9 years, he will be reunited with his family. His freedom is a tremendous...
View ArticleSneak Peak: Silent Auction Items
The NADP Silent Auction is a well-loved tradition at our Annual Event. What could be better? Buying great stuff while contributing to death penalty repeal in 2015 – it’s all win-win! This year, on...
View ArticleDo you go to church? We’d like to go with you!
We’ve previously mentioned NADP’s program Death Penalty Faithful Reflections – where we provide a congregation with educational materials about the death penalty, a volunteer to answer their questions...
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NADP’s Annual Reception and Silent Auction
Our keynote speaker, Frank Thompson, former superintendent of Oregon prisons, oversaw two executions. Join us for our 2014 Annual Reception and Silent Auction! Frank Thompson was Superintendent of...
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Honoring Norma by continuing the work
By: Stacy Anderson On Thursday October 16th the NADP family lost a stalwart abolitionist and we wanted to take a moment to remember and honor Norma’s many contributions to the repeal movement in...
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Former Executioner Tours Nebraska!
Frank Thompson, former superintendent of Oregon prisons oversaw 2 executions. Frank Thompson, former Superintendent of death row when Oregon resumed executions is speaking in Nebraska this November....
View ArticleHiring: Coordinator, NE Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty
In July 2012, Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NADP) launched Nebraska Conservatives Concerned About The Death Penalty (NE-CCATDP) at the statewide GOP convention in Grand Island. NADP...
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Murder Victims’ Parents Tour NE
Vicki holding a photo of their daughter, Shannon. We are honored to host Vicki and Sylvester Schieber on a speaking tour through Nebraska this December 7-10th. Their beautiful daughter, Shannon, was...
View ArticleMeet & Greet for Murder Victims’ Families
Those who have lost a loved one to murder are invited to this special “Meet & Greet” event and light dinner: Monday, December 8th 6:30pm – 8:00pm Omaha Teachers Administrative Building (TAC), 5th...
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Join us at Lobby Day!
For more information, to reserve your spot, or to find out about joining a small group meeting with your Senator, email Sarah at barrett@nadp.net
View ArticleByron and Nick – our dynamic duo
NADP has always thrived on the support of our volunteers. This fall, we’ve been lucky to have the help of Byron Peterson and his dog, Nick. Byron and Nick have tabled at the Episcopalian conference,...
View ArticleThe repeal bill is live!
Last week, Senator Ernie Chambers introduced his bill to repeal the death penalty. This will be Senator Chambers’ 38th go at abolishing the death penalty. Let’s make it his last one! After a near win...
View ArticleRSVP for Lobby Day Today!
Click here for all the details about our March 4th Lobby Day for repeal! Or, if you already know you’ll be attending, RSVP here! Help us spread the word by printing and posting in a public place our...
View ArticleLetter Writing Across Nebraska!
This January, NADP rolled out a new way for concerned citizens to make their voices heard. We have created letter writing kits that contain all the supplies and instructions needed to successfully...
View ArticleCorrections Officers Face Trauma
Nebraskan Karen Jones wrote a powerful op ed in the North Platte Telegraph about her experience witnessing the trauma executions can cause to Corrections Officers. Read the full piece here. “There has...
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