Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Oregon has lost a tireless peace activist and abolitionist with the passing of Ron Steiner, long time member of the board. A remembrance article written by Tim Buckley, producer and colleague of Ron's is available here along with details about his memorial service.
Ron Steiner's surviving spouse has requested donations be made in his honor so please feel free to fill in the amount that makes sense for you.
OADP is a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status. We are criminal justice activists joined in a concerted effort to increase the effectiveness of Oregon’s response to violent interpersonal crime. Our members include victims’ survivors, attorneys, religious leaders, teachers and other concerned citizens. To help us end capital punishment in Oregon, please make a generous donation today.
Let's Talk About the Death Penalty
From the lynching of Alonzo Tucker in 1902 through inmates on death row today, we believe the death penalty is the least effective treatment. OADP supports the redirection of the millions of dollars wasted each year pursuing the death penalty to victims’ support and proven violence prevention programs.
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In this Ted Talk from Portland, Oregon we hear from Taylor Stewart, speaking about the lynching of Alonzo Tucker in Coos Bay, Oregon, which took place in 1902 and still remains significant today in terms of the death penalty.
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This 19-year old student from Oregon State University, Jane Kitts, speaks of the murder of her aunt when her aunt was the same age she is at the time this video was filmed, and Jane offers her views and insights on the death penalty.
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Support for OADP
OADP is supported by numerous individuals and organizations who stand for alternatives to the death penalty. We thank you for your support in helping us to continue our progress in getting the death penalty repealed in Oregon.
Individual Supporters
religious organizations
Secular Organizations
What Oregonians are saying about the death penalty.
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Sukhsimranjit Singh
Professor of Law, Willamette University
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Rev. Rachel Ringenberg-Miller
Pastor of Community Life, Portland Mennonite Church
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Rt. Reverend Michael J. Hanley Bishop
Episcopal Diocese of Oregon
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Arthur Davis
Order of Inter-Being, Buddhist Tradition
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