By Daily Press staff
Santa Monica Democrats this week will decide on the future of the death penalty. The Santa Monica Democratic Club on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. will discuss the death penalty and consider a petition to send to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to place a moratorium on executions in California.
Joanne Berlin, the Los Angeles Chapter coordinator of the Death Penalty Focus, will be on hand to explain the need for a moratorium An additional speaker will explain the new Tom Hayden-sponsored “Progressive Democrats of America” movement, and ask the club to join this national anti-war effort.
The event will take place at St. Annes Church community room, located at 20th Street and Colorado Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. There is free parking, and light refreshments will be served. Call (310) 636-6000 for more information. School fundraising, Topanga style
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 21, 2005. Read the original PDF.