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Tag: cash bail

Citizen’s ballot initiative should belong to citizens – not special interests

Avatar by Guest Commentary November 10, 2020November 13, 2020

California should create a citizens’ initiative review process to weigh in independently for the public interest when special interests are battling it out.

A sign against Proposition 25 is displayed at Bad Boys Bail Bonds on Oct. 12, 2020, in San Jose. Photo by Dai Sugano, Bay Area News Group

What the failure of Prop. 25 means for racial justice in California

Nigel Duara by Nigel Duara November 5, 2020November 6, 2020
A man holds up a sign that says, 'I don't need a job, I just need customers,' during a rally in opposition to AB 5, a bill that would change the way independent contractors are classified by their employers, on July 9, 2019.

Uber, Lyft win big victory

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven November 4, 2020November 4, 2020
The Bail Boys bail bonds displays a "No on Prop 25" poster in downtown Los Angeles. The proposition aims to end California's current cash bail system . Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters.

Replacing cash bail: Fairer justice or robopocalypse?

Nigel Duara by Nigel Duara October 22, 2020October 22, 2020
Prop. 25

Prop. 25 is dangerous for victims and communities

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 22, 2020October 22, 2020
A birthday cake alongside a ballot box. CalMatters' video playlist allows voters to get up-to-speed on the dozen propositions on the November ballot in no time flat. Illustration by Rita Liu

California 2020 props explained in 1-minute videos

Byrhonda Lyons by Byrhonda Lyons October 2, 2020October 6, 2020
Facing a dozen ballot measures on their November ballot, voters will be asked to decide the fate of hot issues from taxes to rent control, bail to privacy, and more. Photo via iStock

Props to you, Californians: A preview of what’s on your November ballot

Avatar by Ben Christopher June 29, 2020October 1, 2020
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