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‘A privilege for the rich’: CA Supreme Court opposes cash bail

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About 56% of voters were in favor of keeping a cash bail system last November. However, due to recent ruling that does not fully eliminate cash bail, judges will have to assess each case individually to decide if an arrested individual should be released prior to their trial date. (Photo by trophygeek under CC BY 2.0.)

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the current cash bail system Thursday — a decision that some feel could lead to numerous releases and a more just future for marginalized communities.
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Vote no on Proposition 11

You may not have heard of Proposition 11. Or, if you have, it sounds like a no-brainer, an easy “yes” to mark on your ballot on election day. The California Official Voter Information Guide states that Prop. 11 will require “hourly employees to take work breaks for meals and rest,
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