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• NE - Because of one death penalty case in Nebraska, the Madison County Public Defender’s Office doesn’t have time to meet with their regular clients and prepare adequate defenses, in violation of their code of ethics. Attorneys are withdrawing from all new cases to which they are appointed. (Lincoln Journal Star, Sept. 22, 2003)**ATTENTION** UPCOMING EVENTS **ATTENTION**
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HOW CAN I MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Join community members from across Omaha to take collective action and write letters to State Senators to support Nebraska's legislation to repeal the death penalty, LB 1063. Refreshments will be provided. $1 coffee for letter writers. 7pm Benson Grind 6107 Maple St., Omaha
Tuesday, March 4th
WHERE DO THE OMAHA SENATORS STAND ON THE DEATH PENALTY?
We've invited the Omaha Senators in the Unicameral to join us for dessert and a community dialogue about the use of the death penalty in Nebraska. With the recent Nebraska Supreme Court ruling against the use of electrocution, this is sure to be interesting. 7pm Council Room, University of Nebraska Omaha, Milo Bail Student Center, 3rd Floor
Wednesday, March 5th
WHAT ABOUT VICTIM'S FAMILIES?
Join us for Dinner and a Movie at McFoster's Progressive Omaha Movie night. Featuring "The Empty Chair", which tells the story of 4 murder victims' families. A discussion with representatives from a local Murder Victims Family group will follow the film. 7pm McFoster's Natural Kind Cafe 302 S 38th St., Omaha
Thursday, March 6th
COULD THEY BE INNOCENT?
Join us for a film screening of "The Exonerated". 7pm Film Streams 1340 Webster St, Omaha
Friday, March 7th
WHO'S LEADING THE FIGHT?
Well known for his role in the TV series M*A*S*H, Mike Farrell will speak about his experience as President of Death Penalty Focus (DPF), & his efforts to end capital punishment. 7pm Westside Community Center, 3534 S 108th St., Omaha
Saturday, March 8th
HOW DO WE GET THE WORD OUT?
Come rock out to your favorite Omaha artists! Join us to replenish our funds at a benefit concert for Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty and Amnesty International USA. Featuring Domestica, the LEPERS, Perry H Mathews and more! Doors open at 8pm Must be 21 and over! $5 cover to benifit local abolition groups. O'leavers Pub 1322 S Saddle Creek Rd, Omaha
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We are Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty.
We are Nebraskans from all walks of life, from throughout the state. We come from many different religions, political perspectives, and ethnic backgrounds.
We are farmers, ranchers, teachers, clergy, health care workers, lawyers, students, parents, senior citizens, business people, homemakers. And, yes, some of us have experienced the murder of family members.
We are engaging Nebraskans in respectful conversations about the death penalty.
By listening to the concerns of our fellow Nebraskans, exchanging experiences, facts and insights we are changing minds.
- We organize ordinary Nebraskans to write and visit with their state senators to give a personal expression of the growing death penalty opposition among their constituents.
- We provide speakers and videos to classes, civic clubs, church groups, and others.
- We facilitate a network of activists statewide with advocacy training, informational resources, and regular consultation.
- We build coalitions, working with other concerned groups and the faith community.
- We write op-ed pieces and letters to the editor and hold press conferences.
- We take a stand, organizing public rallies including a vigil every Monday at noon at the state capitol.