California Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
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- Nov 5, 2026
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California Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 5, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 2 checks on 1 different day. Its best position was #26 of 30, reached on Nov 5, 22:07 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 5, 22:07 UTC.
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A beautiful statement by Newsom. Prisoners rotting away in a supermax prison is a much better punishment than the 15 minutes of fame they get from their execution.
‘The decision to spare death row inmates is largely symbolic in a state that has not executed an inmate since 2006, though experts say it could save millions of dollars in court costs each year. Only 13 inmates have been executed since voters reinstated the death penalty in 1978.’ He’s a politician for sure. Make a…
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Is California Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row trending on Hacker News right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 5, 22:07 UTC, after 1 day of trending.
What is the highest rank California Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row reached?
#26 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 5, 22:07 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has California Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 5, 2026 and has been on the list on 1 day (2 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
30 points and 13 comments; submitted by tosh on Nov 5, 2026.