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November 25, 2024

California Voters Reject Proposition 6, Keeping Forced Labor in Prisons

On November 5, California voters rejected Proposition 6, which would have prohibited forced labor in state prisons. The measure failed with 53% voting against it.

By Wynter Muro

November 5, 2024

Former Congress Members Open Up in NYU’s “In Dialogue” Series

Congress won’t thrive until members learn how to work with each other despite these divisive times. This was the conclusion reached by a panel of former members of Congress who gathered at New York University (NYU) on Oct. 11 for "Congress in Conversation: Meeting in the Middle," part of the university’s  "In Dialogue" series. 

By Lynise Olivacce

October 15, 2024

Fighting for California’s Prop 6 to Eliminate Forced Labor in Prisons

"This is making sure that our prison and incarceration system is focusing on rehabilitation, not dehumanizing people," says Josh Pynoos of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition on Proposition 6 of California's 2024 election ballot

By Wynter Muro

October 9, 2024

‘We Will Not Win Unless We Do The Work’: A Conversation with a Ventura, CA Democratic Organizer

"There's so much valid emotion in politics. The strategy we have to have in place is listening to one another, and being mindful of language," says Democratic organizer Francesca Adams.

By Valeria Garcia

October 9, 2024

Polls Reveal 65% of California Voters Support Proposition 4’s Green Initiatives

Will the Golden State go green? Polls show a majority favor Prop 4's $10 billion eco bond ahead of the election.

By Valeria Garcia