Lots of notable execution news and notes around the US

With a notable number of new executions scheduled, and notable new execution methods being utilized or considered in a number of states, the application of capital punishment in the United States is generating even more than its usual number of headlines.  Here are a few of the more recent stories and commentaries catching my eye:

From the AP, “A look at the status of US executions in 2025“

From the AP, “Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve“

From The Atlantic, “The Way of the Gun: Death by firing squad has come back to America.“

From The Guardian, “America’s next killing spree: 10 days, five states, six death-row prisoners set to die“

From the Idaho Capital Sun, “Idaho will be only state with firing squad as main execution method, after governor signs bill“

From NOLA.com, “Chefs, artists, business owners come out against Louisiana execution using nitrogen gas“

From Slate, “We’re Really Doing Execution by Firing Squad Again?“

From USA Today, “Texas, Louisiana both halted imminent executions on Tuesday. What’s going on?“