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Report From Russia
by Sr. Helen Prejean, csj Dec. 19th 2001


Recently President Vladimir Putin of Russia spoke of his opposition to bringing the death penalty back to Russia. A moratorium against the death penalty has been in effect since 1996, ... More >>

Clinton Grants Ronnie Chandler Last Minute Commutation of Death Sentence
Just hours before leaving office, President Clinton granted David Ronald Chandler's petition for clemency and commutation of death sentence. The Moratorium Campaign helped generate thousands of e-mails and calls to both President Clinton and Janet Reno in the last week on Ronnie' behalf. "The Moratorium Campaign was instrumental in this success", says Michele Chandler (Ronnie's sister-in-law).
Read comments from Ronnie Chandler's family.

Dec. 18th United Nations Event Great Success!
Annan accepts 3.2 million signatures for a moratorium and makes a powerful statement against the death penalty. CNN, BBC, Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Yahoo, AP, Reuters, Democracy Now, UN Wire and others cover the event! View Photos from the Event.

Supporters of The Moratorium Campaign
Those in the media - musicians, actors, politicians and such - have an amazing opportunity to help educate the public about issues going on in the world. More >>



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