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Death Penalty Support Dips Below 50% in US for First Time Since 1971, Poll RevealsMiscellaneous

Death Penalty Support Dips Below 50% in US for First Time Since 1971, Poll Reveals

A new Gallup poll reveals that for the first time since 1971, less than half of Americans support the death penalty, with only 49% in favor. This decline is influenced by concerns over fairness, bias, cost, and the risk of executing innocent people.

Al Jazeera English|November 10, 2026
Examining the Hypocrisy and Brutality of the US Death Penalty Following Christa Pike's Botched ExecutionMiscellaneous

Examining the Hypocrisy and Brutality of the US Death Penalty Following Christa Pike's Botched Execution

The botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike in Tennessee highlights ongoing double standards regarding capital punishment, systemic injustice, and state-sanctioned violence in the United States.

Al Jazeera English|October 3, 2026|1