On September 23rd, Troy Anthony Davis is scheduled to die, despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence. This Friday, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet for a final hearing on his case. On Wednesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 11, people all over the country will be taking action to stop Troy's execution and let Georgia officials know that they are watching to make sure they do not execute an innocent man. Go here for information on how to save Troy Davis.

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Liliana Segura

Editor, Rights & Liberties Special Coverage

Texas Prisoner to Die Despite Evidence of Affair Between Judge and Prosecutor in His Case
By Warren Richey, Christian Science Monitor
Charles Dean Hood is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday despite serious questions over the fairness of his trial. Read more »

Sarah Palin's Big Bad Creationism
By Nathan Schneider, AlterNet
People are whispering that McCain's VP pick doesn't believe in evolution. But how much would this really affect policy? Read more »

Amy Goodman: Why We Were Falsely Arrested
By Amy Goodman, Truthdig
Government crackdowns on journalists are a true threat to democracy. Read more »

On Top of Jail Time, Prisoners Now Face Fees and Surcharges
By Emily Jane Goodman, The Nation
Prisoners across the country are facing court fees, arrest fees and booking fees in addition to their sentences -- and states are raking in the cash. Read more »

U.S. Military Is Keeping Secrets About Female Soldiers' 'Suicides'
By Col. Ann Wright, Truthdig
Our soldiers' families deserve better than that. Read more »

Mumia Abu-Jamal Prepares to Take His Case to the Supreme Court
By Adrianne Appel, IPS News
More than 25 years after being sentenced to death, Mumia Abu-Jamal is fighting for his life and against oppression at home and abroad. Read more »

Under Palin, Wasilla Charged Rape Victims for Sexual Assault Exams
By Melissa McEwan, Shakesville
This shows an incredible lack of sympathy for the victims of a terrible crime. Read more »

Poland Investigating Claims of CIA Secret Prison
By Andrew Gilmore, Jurist Legal News and Research
The prison was reportedly part of the U.S. government's "extraordinary rendition" (a.k.a. kidnap and torture) program. Read more »

Media Silent, But Activist Groups Loud About RNC Police Brutality
By Lindsay Beyerstein, Firedoglake
"I observed a lot of instigation and escalation of violence [on the part of the police]," Flemming said. Read more »

Step by Step Guide to Hacking Electronic Voting Machines
By Brad Friedman, Brad Blog
UC computer scientists release video on how to hack a sequoia touch-screen voting machine. Read more »

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