Category: The Death Penalty

Helen Prejean on the Death Penalty (parts 1&2) (VB #34.13&35.1) : The author of Dead Man Walking exposes racism and classism in the justice system, decribes the anguish of victims' families, and calls for forgiveness over vengeance.
Marching and Organizing Against the Death Penalty (parts 1&2) (VB #23.6&7) : Follow the course of the "March Against the Myth" including a vigil during Oregon's first execution in 23 years.
Capital Punishment: The Death Penalty In Oregon (VB #20.9&10) : Speakers and guests give reasons to abolish state-sanctioned killing prior to a four-day "March Against the Myth."
Succinct Arguments Against the Death Penalty (9/96)(VB #21.5) : Speakers at a rally to kick off the "March Against the Myth."
Interview with Robert Meeropol(SE #90) : The son of Julius & Ethel Rosenberg (who the US executed as "spies"), had a different '50s experience from Ozzie & Harriet. (60 min.)
Robert Meeropol: The Rosenbergs(SE #78) : The son of '50s political prisoners executed by the U.S. government supports children of persecuted activists. (60 min.)
Mumia: On Death Row, but Still Alive (parts 1&2)(VB #16.7&8) : Clips of Mumia Abu-Jamal on death row; panelists discuss the ramifications of his case. 60 min 08/14/95