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Sen. Robert Hertzberg wears a mask and face shield on the floor on Aug. 28, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California State of Mind

Podcast: Sen. Bob Hertzberg calls for upending bail system

by Nigel Duara May 3, 2021April 30, 2021

Sen. Bob Hertzberg tells the “California State of Mind” podcast he’s in a renewed push to end cash bail for nonviolent crimes.

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Changing election rules alters outcomes

by Dan Walters December 23, 2020December 24, 2020

2020 rematches on 2022 ballot?

by Emily Hoeven November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Winners celebrate while losers rationalize

by Dan Walters November 10, 2020November 9, 2020

A banner sponsored by Painters and Allied Trades Union hangs from a building on Martinez days before the election on Oct. 31, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How California’s ballot became a battleground

by Emily Hoeven November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

No return to lock ’em up — California voters stick with less punitive justice

by Byrhonda Lyons and Ben Christopher November 4, 2020February 24, 2021

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California voters like Biden, unions not so much

by Dan Walters November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Election tests depth of California’s blueness

by Dan Walters November 2, 2020November 2, 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?

by Nigel Duara October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Prop. 25

Prop. 25 will help build a justice system based on fairness

by Guest Commentary October 22, 2020October 22, 2020