Bending the Arc references a quote by Rev. Dr. King who said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This digital newsletter from the CSA Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation office showcases the work of changemakers, opportunities to learn, and opportunities for you to help “bend the arc” toward justice. Full contents of the newsletter are published on this page.
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Justice Can't Wait
June 04, 2025
A flurry of six executions are scheduled in June - 6 men to be killed in five states. Four executions will take place on June 10 (two within an hour of each other), June 12 and June 13. On June 24, Florida will have its second execution in as many weeks, and on June 25, Mississippi will execute an honorably discharged Vietnam Veteran who has been on death row since 1976.
According to Death Penalty Action, 19 of the last 23 executions in the United States had real issues in appeals which courts refused to consider. Why? Procedural bars. Missed deadlines. Issues raised too late in the process. Finality was more important than justice and due process.
Death Penalty Action has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 in 45 days. Their Justice.Can’t.Wait movement is a collective effort to sustain and grow the national movement to end the death penalty. Support fuels:
- Clemency campaigns for people facing execution
- Support for families directly impacted by executions
- Pressure on governors to halt executions and lawmakers to end capital punishment
- Public education and mobilization efforts across the country
Visit https://deathpenaltyaction.org/ to learn more, sign petitions, and support.
CSA has a stance against the death penalty and offers additional resources, to include letter writing assistance, here: https://www.csasisters.org/our-values/death-penalty.cfm