Oregon Death Penalty

Convicted Murderer Criticizes Oregon Governor For Giving Him A Reprieve

AP | Posted 11.26.2011

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SALEM, Ore. -- A condemned inmate who was scheduled to be executed next month is slamming Gov. John Kitzhaber for giving him a reprieve, saying the go...

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Leadership

Diann Rust-Tierney | Posted 01.23.2012

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Diann Rust-Tierney

In the best tradition of leadership, Governor Kitzhaber has articulated a vision of a criminal justice system that is fair, reliable and accountable.

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Does A Killer Have The Right To Die?

Marilyn Sewell | Posted 10.24.2011

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Marilyn Sewell

If Gary Haugen dies at the hands of the state, then his blood will be upon all Oregon citizens. We are the "people who have spoken." I, for one, do not want to be guilty of taking a life. He has no right to make me a killer.

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