CT ASK: Fighting the Death Penalty Through Publication

The Chicago Tribune recently published an editorial which called for the abolition of the death penalty in Illinois. The state of Illinois has had a moratorium on the death penalty since Governor George Ryan implemented it in early 2000. This strong stance by the renowned publication is reflective of the larger shift in public opinion nationwide towards moratorium and abolition, the subject of an April 8th Chicago Tribune article.

Additionally, the Tribune has now set up an easily accessible archive of its articles on the death penalty dating back to 1997 which can be accessed at chicagotribune.com/deathpenalty.