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Corinna Barrett Lain

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Author- Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection 📚 Professor of Law - University of Richmond School of Law ⚖️

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · Mar 3

I'm excited to announce Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection. This is an account of all the ways that the state cannot be trusted with the power to kill and how they have tried to hide that reality. Secrets of the Killing State is the truth every citizen should know.

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Alex Klein @alexklein.bsky.social · 11d

I was honored to participate in an outstanding Symposium, Advancing Abolition, at Richmond Law yesterday to talk about state execution practices with Eric Berger and @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social. Richmond Law Review did a phenomenal job—so impressed by their dedication and enthusiasm!

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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 3d

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Patrick Robey @pat-beauclerc.bsky.social · 3d

It's taken more than a year for Starmer to state the obvious, that Brexit has wounded our economy. It has also damaged our int' influence, and taken opportunities from our young. Now he needs to get on with the long process of leading us back to Europe
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Starmer ‘planning to blame Farage and Brexit’ for budget tax hikes

Sir Keir Starmer has been ramping up his attacks on Nigel Farage in recent weeks as Labour falls behind in the polls

www.independent.co.uk

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VigilantGrandma 🌮 @vigilantgrandma.bsky.social · 4d

#ShutDown #GOP

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, this.

Isaiah 5:20 “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil.”

James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 3d

The most dangerous form of government is theocracy.

Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 3d

The most dangerous form of government is theocracy.

Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Pritzker: "You just heard a tidal wave of lies from the VP. It's a bit shocking. And you heard over & over him just making things up. There's a reason why the judge here in federal court said that they admin lacks credibility and why even the Nobel committee chair said the admin lacks integrity."

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Colin Miller @evidenceprof.bsky.social · 3d

"I was a juror in Robert Roberson’s ‘shaken baby’ trial. We got it wrong.": www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

I was a juror in Robert Roberson’s ‘shaken baby’ trial. We were wrong.

On Thursday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution for Robert Roberson, whose murder conviction was based on 'shaken baby syndrome.'

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Promise of Justice Initiative (PJI) @promiseofjustice.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to Corinna, @pageonem.bsky.social, and the Community Book Center for helping us bring the "Secrets of the Killing State" book tour to New Orleans! 💚🖤

Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

Next was an awesome book talk at The Community Bookstore, followed by an event at Brazos Books in Houston. What great stores!

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

Judge Duncan was the independent investigator of Arizona’s lethal injection scheme, who was abruptly fired when he discovered how bad it was. The other was a FB interview with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, which talked about faith and state killing more broadly and has already garnered 20k views!

Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

This past Friday was World Abolition of the Death Penalty Day, and on that special day, I did 2 very special events. One was at the amazing Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe Arizona with retired federal magistrate judge David Duncan as my conversation partner.

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

Capping off the Southern leg of the tour were 2 events in Austin, TX—one at the amazing Book People bookstore (the oldest independent bookstore in Texas) and one at Univ of Texas. Thanks to every single person for the warm welcomes and great conversations!

Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

Next was an awesome book talk at The Community Bookstore, followed by an event at Brazos Books in Houston. What great stores!

Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 3d

And just like that, the Southern leg of the tour is over! The last leg of it began at Ole Miss, which was oh so special! Then I did a prayer breakfast in Baton Rouge—we had CHURCH!

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Page One Media @pageonem.bsky.social · 7d

OCTOBER TOUR SCHEDULE! @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social is hitting the road this fall for SECRETS OF THE KILLING STATE, and she will be visiting these bookstores across the West and Midwest. We hope to see you there!

#Nonfiction #CapitalPunishment #AuthorTalk

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Durbin: "What has taken place since January 20, 2025, would make even President Nixon recoil. This is your legacy, AG Bondi."

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 18d

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you @bookpeople.com for hosting me — What a treat to do an event with the amazing Jordan Steiker! For those interested in some serious secret-spilling and important conversations about the death penalty in this country, I hope to see you there!

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 20d

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you Brazos Bookstore for hosting me — I’m so looking forward to this event! For those interested in some serious secret-spilling and important conversations about the death penalty in this country, hope to see you there & hope you’ll spread the word!

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Promise of Justice Initiative (PJI) @promiseofjustice.bsky.social · 21d

We invite you to join us tomorrow at the Community Book Center for an author talk between PJI's Samantha Kennedy and "Secrets of the Killing State" author, researcher and law professor, @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social on lethal injections and the secrecy surrounding this execution method.

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · 22d

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