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2009

 

"Ohio can't find doctors to offer execution advice," Associated Press, Oct. 27, 2009

 

"Lethal Injection Draws Scrutiny in Some States," The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 15, 2009

 

"Ohio's botched executions: Lethal injection proves, in several cases, to cross the line into cruel and unusual punishment," LA Times, Oct. 14, 2009

 

"Md. Panel Slows Down Draft of Execution Rules," Washington Post, Oct. 12, 2009

 

"Execution Methods Examined: Ohio's Review After Botched Injection May Have Wide Impact," Washington Post, Oct. 12, 2009

 

"Ruling Puts State Closer to Resuming Executions," The Arizona Republic, Oct. 9, 2009

 

"Ohio considering bone, muscle for lethal injection," Associated Press, Oct. 7, 2009

 

"Ohio may overhaul execution policies: In wake of botched attempt, prison officials will study all aspects of lethal injections," Columbus Dispatch, Oct. 7, 2009

 

"In Aftermath of Failed Execution, Ohio Governor Orders Postponement of 2 Others,", New York Times, Oct. 6, 2009.

 

"Courts examine Ohio's lethal-injection procedures," AP, Oct. 6, 2009

 

"Ohio governor delays execution amid confusion," CNN.com, Oct. 6, 2009

 

"Which is more humane? Botched execution stirs debate over what is a cruel death for the state's cold-blooded killers," Columbus Dispatch, Oct. 6, 2009

 

"Justices clear execution of another inmate," Columbus Dispatch, Oct. 2, 2009

 

"Dead Man Talking: Survivor of Ohio's latest botched execution reveals breathtaking incompetence," Cleveland Scene, Sept. 30, 2009

 

"Ohio Death Row Inmate Asks for a Delay," The New York Times, Sept. 29, 2009

 

"Condemned inmate wants his Ohio execution delayed," Associated Press, Sept. 29, 2009

 

"Freeze on lethal injections sought," Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 29, 2009

 

"Ohio's deathwatch," Cincinnati Enquirer, Sept. 29, 2009

 

"2nd Attempt to execute Ohio killer further delayed," AP, Sept. 22, 2009

 

"Dying in Vein," Newsweek.com, Sept. 22, 2009

 

"Ohio's latest botched execution is another reminder of why the death penalty should be abolished," Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sept. 21, 2009

 

"Specifics and predictions concerns stay of Ohio's effort to re-execute Broom," Sentencing Law and Policy, Sept. 19, 2009

 

"Inmate Will Testify About Failed Execution," New York Times, Sept. 18, 2009

 

"Second-try execution is 'cruel,' suit to say," Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 18, 2009

 

"'Dead Man Walking' author Helen Prejean speaks at Case Western Reserve University about death penalty and Ohio's failed execution of Romell Broom," Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sept. 18, 2009

 

"What's next for unexecuted inmate? Plan still is death," Columbus Dispatch, Sept.17, 2009

 

"Lawyers Try to Stop Second Ohio Execution Try," Associated Press, Sept. 17, 2009

 

"Inmate who survived execution attempt should not be put to death, says lawyer," Middletown Journal, Sept. 17, 2009

 

"Failed execution of Romell Broom prompts efforts to block 2nd attempt," Cleveland Plain Dealer, September 17, 2009

 

"Can Ohio Execute the Same Man Twice?," CBS.com, Sept. 16, 2009

 

"Ohio Plans to Try Again as Execution Goes Wrong," New York Times, Sept. 16, 2009

 

"Unsuccessful Ohio Execution Could Impact State's Death Penalty Plans," KTVU.com, Sept. 16, 2009

 

"No Usable Vein Delays Ohio Execution," All Things Considered, NPR, Sept. 16, 2009

 

"Governor Delays Execution After Suitable Vein Can't Be Found," Associated Press, Sept. 16, 2009

 

"Strickland Stops Execution After Team Can't Access Vein," The Plain Dealer, Sept. 16, 2009

 

"Effort to Kill Inmate Halted: 2 Hours of Needle Sticks Fail," The Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 16, 2009

 

"Execution Problems Prompts One-Week Reprieve for Ohio Inmate," CNN.com, Sept. 15, 2009

 

"Judge Affirms Washington Lethal Injection Method," The Seattle Times, July 10, 2009

 

"Execution Method of Lethal Injection Approved," The Arizona Republic, July 2, 2009

 

"Public Hearing Turns Into Passionate Debate on Death Penalty," Sacramento Bee, July 1, 2009

 

"Public Comment on California Lethal Injection Proposal," San Francisco Chronicle, June 30, 2009

 

"Ex-SC Executioners: Prisons Director Defamed Them," The State, June 27, 2009

 

"Judge: Ohio Executions Flawed but Constitutional," April 21, 2009

 

"Lethal Injection Bill Advances to the Full Legislature," World-Herald, April 16, 2009

 

"Washington State's Execution Team Resigns," AP, April 2, 2009

 

"11th Circuit Sets Alabama Execution Hearing," AP, March 30, 2009

 

"Legislative Panel Fails to Advance Lethal Injection Bill," World Harold, March 19, 2009

 

"Protocol For Virginia Lethal Injection," Northern Virginia Daily, February 20, 2009

 

"Both Sides Speak Out on Death Penalty," Omaha.com, January 30, 2009

 

"Delaware Hears Argument Challenging Lethal Injection", Delcotimes.com, January 29, 2009

 

"Missouri Supreme Court Hears Case on Execution Method," Associated Press, January 23, 2009

 

"Investigating the Source of Lethal Injection Drug in Stayed Stenson Case," NUOW, January 9, 2009

 

"Neb. Senator Will Propose Repeal of Death Penalty", Associated Press, January 8, 2009

 

"Lethal Injection to Face Fight", Omaha World Herald, January 8, 2009

 

"State Decides to Seek Public input on Execution Plan," Mercury News, January 6, 2009

 

"Nebraska AG Wants Lethal Injection Procedure Outlined", NTV. January 6, 2009

 

"Lethal Injection Backed in Survey", Omaha World Herald, January 6, 2009

 

"Changing Nebraska Execution Method Has Wide Support", KPTM, January 1, 2009

 

2008

 

"Washington Prison Doctor Quits Over Death Penalty," The Seattle Times, December 25, 2008

 

"Judge Stays Dec. 3 Execution of Stenson", Associated Press, November 26, 2008

 

"California Executions on Hold While LI Protocol Reviewed," Boston Herald, November 25, 2008

 

"New Death Penalty Rules Rejected by CA Court," Los Angeles Times, November 22, 2008

 

"California Appeals court Delays New Injection Plan," Associated Press, November 21, 2008

 

"Judicial Restraint", Editorial, WInston-Salem Journal, November 21, 2008

 

"Delaware Court Upholds Execution Policy Adoption", Associated Press, October 29, 2008

 

"No Resolution to Death Penalty Dispute", WRAL.com , October 16, 2008

 

"Missouri Lawsuit Challenges Execution Procedures", Joplin Globe, October 7, 2008

 

"Lethal Injection Back Before Missouri Supreme Court", KMWU News, October 7, 2008

 

"State Supreme Court Upholds Lethal Injection", The Huntsville Times, October 3, 2008

 

"Arizonians Must Seek Truth About Executions, Arizona Daily Star, August 21, 2008

 

"Arizona Judge Won't LIft Stay of Execution", Associated Press, August 15, 2008

 

Lafferty attorney wins bid to pry open Utah execution details, Salt Lake Tribune, July 11, 2008

 

"Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution", The New York Times, June 11, 2008

 

"Executioners Had Trouble", Atlanta Journal Constitution, June 4, 2008

 

"Lethal Injection Cocktail Can Be Used Despite Risk of Pain", Nursing Spectrum, June 2, 2008

 

"A More Humane Death for a Horse?" Column, Star Telegram, May 21, 2008

 

"Fearing Too Much Justice", National Law Journal, May 12, 2008

 

"How The Supreme Court's Lethal Injection Ruling Elevates Appearance Over Reality", FindLaw, April 21, 2008

 

"Capital Punishment Common Sense", Opinion, Los Angeles Times, April 18, 2008

 

"A Supreme Muddle", Opinion, Charlotte Observer, April 18, 2008

 

"Capital Injustice", Opinion, Boston Globe, April 18, 2008

 

"Executions to Resume After High Court OK's Lethal Injection", Associated Press, April 17, 2008

"Challenges Remain for Lethal Injection", New York Times, April 17, 2008

 

"Justices Uphold Lethal Injection Procedure", Washington Post, April 17, 2008

 

"Supreme Court Allows Lethal Injection for Executions", New York Times, April 17, 2008

 

"High Court Upholds Lethal Injection", NPR, April 17, 2008

 

"How Justices Arrived At Death Penalty Ruling", USA Today, April 17, 2008

 

"Supreme Court Upholds Lethal Injections", Wall Street Journal, April 17, 2008

 

"Litigation Assured in Wake of Decision", The New York Times, April 16, 2008

 

"Supreme Court Upholds Use of Lethal Injection", Associated Press, April 16, 2008

 

"In A Reversal, Justice Stevens Calls the Death Penalty 'Anachronistic'", Chicago Tribune, April 16, 2008

 

"Animal Vets Can't Use Execution Drug", Associated Press, April 4, 2008

 

"VA Executions Are Put on Hold", Washington Post, April 1, 2008

 

"US Marks 6 Months With No Executions", AFP, March 28, 2008

 

"Veterinarians Opine on Lethal Injection Methods", DMV News Magazine, March 25, 2008

 

"Nebraska Keeps Death Penalty Without Execution Method", CBC News, March 25, 2008

 

"Execution Nurse Had Criminal Past", St. Louis Post Dispatch, January 12, 2008

 

"Making Executions More Humane", Austin-American Statesman, January 9, 2007

 

"Supreme Court Takes Up Lethal Injection", National Public Radio, January 7, 2007

 

"Supreme Court Takes Up Lethal Injection Battle", LA Times, January 7, 2007

 

"Lethal Injection: Executions Should Not Cause Pain", Washington Post, January 6, 2007

 

"States Hesitate to Lead Change on Lethal Injection", The New York Times, January 3, 2007

 

"Who Would Antonin Scalia Torture?", Salon.com, January 1, 2008

Amnesty International Online Web Chat on Lethal Injection, December 7, 2007

 

December 2007

 

“Under the Knife Yet Wide Awake,” USA Today, December 4, 2007

 

“The Long Green Mile of the Death Penalty,” Star-Telegram, EDITORIAL, December 2, 2007

 

November 2007

 

“Unfit to Execute: States know that their lethal injection procedure may cause excruciating pain, yet they defend it anyway,” Los Angeles Times, November 26, 2007

 

“Lethal Injection to Get Supreme Test: Doubts of Humaneness Bring Case to High Court,” Washington Post, November 23, 2007

 

“As court reviews Kentucky case, other states hold off on executions,” Catholic News Service, November 16, 2007

 

"Doctor Barred by Missouri Helps in Federal Executions", L.A Times, November 15, 2007

 

"Die Hardest", Slate Magazine, November 12, 2007

 

“Injection of Reflection,” Newsweek, November 10, 2007

 

“It’s Not Whether to Kill, but How,” New York Times November 4, 2007

 

"The Last Lethal Injection,” Washington Post, November 1, 2007

 

October 2007

 

“Stay of Execution is Granted for Mississippi Murderer,” Washington Post, October 31, 2007

 

“Executions likely on hold until high-court ruling,” USA Today, October 31, 2007

 

“Study: Lethal Injection Drugs sometimes fail,” Associated Press, October 26, 2007

 

“Deciphering the State of the Death Penalty," New York Times, October 19, 2007

 

"A Pivotal Review For The Death Penalty", San Jose Mercury News, October 14, 2007

 

“Tinkering with death,” Boston Globe, Op-Ed, October 12, 2007

 

“Texas Ruling Signals Halt to Executions Indefinitely,” New York Times, October 3, 2007

 

September 2007

 

“Lethal Injection Under Scrutiny,” Associated Press, September 29, 2007

 

“Texas Planning New Execution Despite Ruling,” New York Times, September 29, 2007

 

"Rare Supreme Court Stay Halts a Texas Execution,” New York Times, September 28, 2007

 

"Supreme Court Justices to Take Up Lethal Injection: High Court Ruling Could Provide Road Map for California", San Jose Mercury News, September 26, 2007

 

"Four Key Questions In Lawsuit on Lethal Injection", San Jose Mercury News, September 26, 2007

 

“Justices to decide Kentucky cases challenging lethal injection,” Associated Press, September 25, 2007

 

“Court to Hear New Challenge to Lethal Injection,” Los Angeles Times, September 25, 2007

 

“Justices to Enter the Debate over Lethal Injection,” New York Times, September 25, 2007

 

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Updated: October 28, 2009