Sister Helen Prejean 

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Dead Man Walking and The Death of Innocents sparked the national conversation about the death penalty.

We live in turbulent times when assaults on human rights are public policy, when bigotry is encouraged by those who should provide moral leadership, and when the institutions that are supposed to offer protection are used to harm and enshrine injustice. Join our conversation on how to keep working for justice and a healthy, peaceful world when the odds look insurmountable.

My work with the Ministry Against the Death Penalty depends on contributions from people like you. You can help us to change hearts and minds throughout the country by supporting my talks and boosting our social media campaigns that provide a voice for people on death row, for their families and for the families of victims, who all suffer through the death penalty.

Music has played an important role in the struggle for justice. I invite you to share the music that keeps your spirits up in tough and challenging times. Let’s share music that reminds us what we’re struggling for; that reminds us of our own power; that connects us through our common humanity. Get on board the Justice Train!

Pope Francis is building on opposition to the death penalty. I’ve been glad to play a part in these developments.

Writing to someone in prison is a special gift for both of you, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Here are some pointers.

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