The last five weeks have been brutal. My overwhelming sense right now is one of rage, frustration, and helplessness. I know many of you feel the same. And that’s ok. Florida executed Dozier survivor Loran Cole on August 29th. In September, five states executed five people in the span of one week: Freddie Owens in…
Taking part in a struggle to stop an execution from happening is brutal. This was my first time experiencing it. The state marched on towards a man’s death with such indifference, unswayed by public interest and legal doubt. Even the due process of another American in another state was not enough to stop it. To…
Last night the State of Florida conducted its 106th execution; its first execution of this year. As always, I am so proud of the FADP team, and all of you, who worked tirelessly to try to stop this state sanctioned murder from happening. The vigil attendance across the state was nothing short of remarkable. Each…
