Hi Friends,

The death penalty is in the news because Tennessee just tortured another prisoner trying unsuccessfully to kill them with an injection.

But the biggest death row is in California.

Before he leaves office and before it's too late, there's something that Governor Gavin Newsom can do.

Email him here to commute the sentences of everyone on California's death row, which is by far the largest death row in our country.

At least 140 nations, 23 U.S. states, and Washington, D.C., have abolished the death penalty, and 4 more U.S. states -- one of which is California -- have imposed moratoriums.

But the largest death row in the United States, and one of the largest in the world, is the 550 people sentenced to be killed by the state of California.

Tell Governor Newsom to advance the abolition of the death penalty by commuting the sentences of everyone on California's death row.

This work is only possible with your financial support. Please chip in $12 now.

Thanks for all you do!

In Solidarity,
The RootsAction Team

Background:

>> New York Times: "Tennessee Inmate in Critical Condition After ‘Torturous’ Botched Execution, Lawyer Says"
>> The Guardian: "Tennessee governor orders stay of execution after doctor can’t find vein"

>> New York Times: "The Death Penalty Is Even More Horrifying Than You Think"

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