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Gavin Newsom Could Reshape the U.S. Death Penalty, But It’s Politically Risky

More than 560 people still face death sentences in California, despite a longstanding moratorium on executions.

Death Sentences • 09.10.2026

Since Death Penalty’s Return 50 Years Ago, Missouri Executes Prisoners at High Rate

Over half of death row prisoners in Missouri have been executed. Nationally, the rate is 18%.

St. Louis • 07.29.2026

We Asked Ohio’s Death Row What They Think of Governor’s Death Penalty Reversal

Like Gov. Mike DeWine, most agreed the death penalty is broken and does not deter crime, but not always with the same reasoning.

Cleveland • 07.09.2026

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