"The extreme and gruesome spectacles of botched executions and livestreamed shootings illustrate why more and more Americans don’t trust the government with the death penalty. It is becoming increasingly clear that our state and federal governments lack the competence and the judgment to responsibly administer capital punishment. The federal government’s decision to schedule the first military execution in 65 years shows they are out of step with public sentiment. The death penalty’s use has...

A Statement on the Execution of Stephen Bryant On November 14, 2025, the state of South Carolina executed Stephen Bryant. His execution marks the fifth execution this year, the 50th execution in the state since 1976, the third execution by firing squad in less than a year. South Carolina is now tied with Utah for the most firing squad executions since 1976. A Statement from Executive Director, Rev. Hillary Taylor: "Tonight, the state of South Carolina executed another man, Stephen Bryant, in...

A Statement on the Execution of Stephen Stanko On June 13, 2025, the state of South Carolina executed Stephen Stanko for the murders of...