Blogs - Protest Texas Governor Rick Perry's 200th Execution

Amazing Facts I learned on Napoleon I

I was tasked to do a research paper on Napoleon I or Napoleon Bonaparte for one of my history classes. At first I did not like this idea since I am not fond of doing research work. Heck, I do not even like writing. This research paper assignment though is one that has changed or erased all the ill feelings I have towards research and writing! The following are things that I have learned on the small conqueror: He may have proposed the production of Canned Goods He wanted a way to preserve the… Continue

Added by Dikoleto on September 13, 2009 at 10:10pm — No Comments

Montreal Protest of 999th Lethal Injection in United States

On July 14, John Fautenberry became the 999th person executed by lethal injection in the United States. Amnesty International Canada francophone in Montreal on Tuesday protested Fautenberry's execution and the upcoming 1000th lethal injection in the U.S. by reenacting a lethal injection (link to French-language news article in Le Devoir). The photo was sent to us by Charles Perroud, who also recently organized a protest in Montreal of the 200th execution under Texas Governor Rick Perry. The 100… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on July 16, 2009 at 11:24pm — No Comments

Video of Dr. Jerry Williams, Brother of Murder Victim, Speaking at Huntsville Protest of 200 Execution Under Rick Perry

Dr. Jerry Williams, a Stephen F. Austin sociology professor, spoke at the Walls Unit protest of the 200th execution under Governor Rick Perry. Video on YouTube. Williams' sister was brutally murdered and her killer only spent 15 years in prison. His remarks at the 200th execution protest was the first time he has spoken publicly about the murder of his sister. He explains why he doesn't believe in execution. "I hated him. I wanted to see… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on June 3, 2009 at 7:31pm — No Comments

U.S. Embassy in Brussels Calls Police on 200th Execution Protesters

We received a message today about a couple of people who went to the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium to protest the 200th execution under Texas Governor Rick Perry. They went to the Embassy and "stood in front of the Embassy with one big banner (Texas, stop executions!) and a smaller one (Gov. Perry = serial killer = tonight 200th victim). Unfortunately after less than half an hour, four policemen came. They said they were sent by the Embassy to remove us. They confiscated our banners (before… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on June 3, 2009 at 5:09pm — No Comments

200 Executions and Counting: Texas Gov. Rick Perry's Cruel Death Tally

This is the best article we have seen so far reporting on the 200th execution under Rick Perry. "200 Executions and Counting: Texas Gov. Rick Perry's Cruel Death Tally" by Liliana Segura mentions several controversial executions under Perry, including those of Napoleon Beazley, Frances Newton and Todd Willingham. Excerpt:

Examining Perry’s long execution record,

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Added by Scott Cobb on June 2, 2009 at 2:50am — No Comments

Brussels, Belgium Protest of 200th Execution

Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. protesters will be standing in front of the US Embassy in Brussels, Belgium with banners protesting the 200th execution under Texas Governor Rick Perry. US Embassy Regentlaan 27 Brussels, 1000 Belgium

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Added by Scott Cobb on June 1, 2009 at 2:28pm — No Comments

List of 199 People Executed So Far Under Texas Governor Rick Perry

Names of 199 People Executed Under Texas Governor Rick Perry - Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 30, 2009 at 12:45am — No Comments

Amnesty Report: USA: Too much cruelty, too little clemency: Texas nears 200th execution under current governor

USA: Too much cruelty, too little clemency: Texas nears 200th execution under current governor Download: HTML PDF Index Number: AMR 51/057/2009 Date Published: 30 April 2009 Categories: USA Richard Perry was sworn in as Governor of Texas on… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 29, 2009 at 11:55pm — No Comments

Details on Albuquerque Protest

Saturday May 30th 12:00 Noon Central and Tulane Albuquerque Contact: Christy Armell Campaign to End the Death Penalty Albuquerque Chapter 505-304-4703 Christy_n_haylie505@yahoo.com On June 2nd, there will be an execution in Texas. This will be the 200th execution under Texas Governor Rick Perry during his tenure. Governor Perry has allowed more executions to proceed than any other governor in history including former Governor George W. Bush. As many celebrate abolition in New Mexico, we must… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 29, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

More details on protest in Leipzig Germany

Paula in Leipzig Germany reports they are going to put 200 crosses made out of white paper and 200 candles on the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Embassy there on June 2. Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 27, 2009 at 12:22pm — No Comments

Montreal "Die-in" to Protest the 200th Execution

The DP Coordination Team of Amnesty International Canada Francophone invites the public, organizations and its members to participate in a die-in. When : June 2nd @ 5:30PM Where : Ste-Catherine St., between Berri and St-Denis Streets (just off Berri-UQAM subway station) This die-in is held for those wishing to express a strong message in favor of abolishing the death penalty in the State of Texas. The renactment will represent the 200 executions pronounced by the Governor of Texas, Rick Perr… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 27, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Blog Mentions Protests of 200th Execution

Activists preparing for Perry's 200th execution Death penalty opponents are organizing around June 2, the day the 200th execution in Texas under Perry is scheduled. That’s more than under any other Texas governor. (Not as surprising when you consider Perry is the state’s longest-serving one.) The Austin-based Texas Moratorium Network has set up a web site www.protest200executions.c… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 26, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

Leipzig Germany Protest Planned

There will be a protest of the 200th execution under Governor Rick Perry outside the US Consulate in Germany. Leipzig is a sister city of Houston, Texas. More details to come, including the exact start time. Consulate General of the United States Wilhelm-Seyfferth- Straße 4 04107 Leipzig Federal Republic of Germany Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 17, 2009 at 1:32pm — No Comments

A year later!

Hello my friends, I just want you all to know that this coming June 2, 2009 I will have been out here in the freeworld one year. It feels great to be out, but we still have many friends and family who are still doing time. I know my 15 years in TDCJ felt like my whole life was gone, but God has open the doors to my freedom. Its hard out here for me on Parole, I have so many Rules I have to follow or like they say,"or go back to prison." Parole officer's most saying!! I have a great a job, telema… Continue

Added by Manny Cuellar on May 10, 2009 at 11:07am — No Comments

200th Execution Protest in Paris France

For anyone in Paris, France in June, there will be a protest of the 200th execution under Governor Rick Perry on the Place de la Concorde, Tuileries/US Consulate side from 6pm to 7pm (Paris time) on June 3rd. The organizers, including Sandrine Ageorges, are preparing documents and a letter to both the French Secretary on Human Rights and the mayor of Paris, as well as the French Consulate in Houston, in the hopes that they will all issue an official statement. Thank you to our friends in Franc… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on May 9, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

TDCJ Executions

People, first let me say that TDCJ is killing many men and women who are innocent! Our Courts are evil, you must help us in stopping all these executions. We must come as whole to be heard as a family. I'll share something with you guys, before being release from TDCJ after 15 long years in there, I was a clerk for a Captain at the Wynne unit, I would ask him why does the system have to kill these guys on death roll, he said to me, that is what the Courts has ordered for them, to Die! This is my… Continue

Added by Manny Cuellar on May 8, 2009 at 8:56am — 5 Comments

Houston Protest of 200th Execution Announced

The 200th execution under Gov. Perry is now scheduled to take place on June 2, 2009. This appalling milestone will be marked by protests around the state. In Houston, the 200th legal lynching protest will be held at The Old Hanging Tree on the corner of Rusk and Bagby in downtown Houston from 5:00 until 6:30. A press conference will be held at 5:00. Following the press conference, there will be an open mic so all can register their outrage at another day of infamy for the state of Texas in it… Continue

Added by Scott Cobb on April 12, 2009 at 1:52am — No Comments

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