death penalty

Although imperfect, history can be a powerful guide as we strive to improve, whether individually or collectively. Our nation’s history of lynching is one example of the many lessons that should galvanize us to make the lofty promise of “liberty and justice for all” more attainable.

Four U.S. House democrats, including Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley from Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Merrick Garland supporting a moratorium on federal executions.